It’s that time of the year again when arts advocacy days start popping up all over the country. The official National Arts Advocacy Day is April 8-9. If you want to know your state’s official day, get in touch with a state captain. I have mentioned in the past that everyday should be an arts…
#Auddev chat 2/14, Noon ET – Loving Your Donors On Thursday we had an hour long chat with fundraising coach, Marc A. Pitman, on how we can show our appreciation for our donors and supporters. Please do click on the link above for new ideas and thought provoking conversation! Have a super weekend! -Shoshana
I am very excited to tell you that our 2013 event calendar is now bursting with new opportunities to learn about and discuss audience development methods and ideas. Here is what we have planned for this year: A monthly #auddev chat on twitter with a different co-host and topic each time. These are free and…
The latest and greatest idea is the use of algorithms (check out You’ve Cott Mail’s line-up) to produce suggestions for our audiences based on what they have already purchased. Amazon and Netflix formats are being worked on underground to become the next big thing for arts websites. At first I was excited about the possibilities. …
I have been thinking a great deal about focus. In a conversation, I mentioned that what you focus on is what will come to life. I also expressed how many non-profit executives are scattered when it comes to what is on their plate. In my humble opinion, I feel that a majority of organizations and…
I have a dream today too. I have a dream that the arts will learn to be more inclusive and welcoming. I have a dream that we as artists will bring passion and quality to all our art, productions and events. I have a dream that we will engage with our audiences and partner with…
Inspired by the article, The changing face of opera, posted in the Oxford University Press’ blog by Meghann Wilhoite, I give you my first mini-podcast for 2013. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/74535641″ params=”” width=” 100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Have a great weekend! Cheers to happy and loyal audiences, Shoshana Shoshana Fanizza Audience Development Specialists https://www.buildmyaudience.com “Never treat your…
New YouTube Gallery for arts audience development You think we take ourselves too seriously? Arts having fun (and being funny)! Enjoy! -Shoshana
I wanted to share a quick thought that has been on my mind lately. There is a big difference between a resolution and a commitment. I have mentioned this thought in passing, but now I want to expand upon it. You may desire to build your audience. You might also have a resolution this year,…
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