I'm currently working on a project that involves examination of what organizational and governance structure best provides incentives for success. What I'm finding is painful, as the 2008 Great Recession has drained so much of the altruistic resource of our noble NFP workers. They are being expected to do the work of many others, and receive pay cuts, or no raises … [Read more...] about Not-for-Profits Incentives?
Administrative, Organizational and Sector Design
As I investigate and come to understand various administrative designs, and how they can be best applied for accomplishment of identified ends, I begin to see a bigger picture. I spent a lot of time over the previous year studying and analyzing organizational models (designs) in the arts and culture sector. After living intensely with the topic, I had to … [Read more...] about Administrative, Organizational and Sector Design
Learning about Administrative Design
So in order to learn more about administrative design and its impact on output (artistic in this case), I've had to jump into literature from the business world. The closest I can come to study examples is in the health care field, which share our mostly not-for-profit status. What I have learned is that the success of administrative designs in business and health … [Read more...] about Learning about Administrative Design
Detroit Symphony Lamentation
I cannot help but comment on the recent developments in Detroit, as they so painfully illustrate the enormous challenges that symphony orchestras face now, and into the future. Let me begin by saying that these musicians, as well as their colleagues across the country are performing optimally in their jobs, "as they were trained to do." Performance education is a … [Read more...] about Detroit Symphony Lamentation
Hmm, Are There Really Too Many 501c3’s?
I've been operating under an assumption that there are too many 501c3's. I've been building a case to support this (popular) notion, and then to suggest alternative organizational models. And while I still strongly believe that a healthy arts and culture landscape includes a variety of organizational models, I am questioning my initiating assumption. Last night I … [Read more...] about Hmm, Are There Really Too Many 501c3’s?