Jan 20, 2018 | Strategy |
The tyranny of the urgent can destroy strategy if its not kept in check. Art must be made, tickets sold and funds raised. Here are the things to look out for and address to make sure strategy is front and centre of your organisation.
Jan 18, 2018 | Business Development, Culture, Governance |
When you’re a fundraising professional, it’s easy to compare our philanthropic landscape to the generosity of Americans and worry that we don’t have a culture of philanthropy in Australia. While it’s true that Australia’s high net worth individuals are...
Nov 25, 2016 | Business Development, Governance |
It’s no secret that fundraising is the biggest issue facing most not-for-profit organisations. For the arts and cultural sector, the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ 2015 Governance and Performance Study found that increasing private-sector income is...
Oct 11, 2016 | Culture, Governance, People |
The Chairman of an arts organisation is not a figurehead – they play a crucial role that comes with personal repercussions if things don’t go well. Fundamentally, the Chair and Directors are there to take legal and fiscal responsibility for the organisation and, quite...
Sep 15, 2016 | Culture, Governance |
In our experience nothing elicits more eyeball rolling than talking about board papers with arts managers. They’re vital, but sometimes it’s hard to know why, or how to make them relevant and not a total chore to produce. But help is at hand … Why nobody loves...
