In my recent research into organizational structures, one of the most curious elements I found was how leadership positions change in relation to organizational size. As organizations move from small to large, their CEO's tend to possess less direct arts experience. Immediate reflection on this datum elicits an obvious response: of course! The demands of the job … [Read more...] about Leadership in Arts — Part 1
The L3C: Innovation or Gimmick?
There's a lot of talk in the NFP arts and culture worlds about this new hybrid organizational model, the L3C. First, here is a brave attempt at a definition of it. Quoting and paraphrasing Emily Chan of the Nonprofit Law Blog, "The low-profit, limited liability company, or L3C, is a hybrid of a nonprofit and for-profit organization. More specifically, it is a new … [Read more...] about The L3C: Innovation or Gimmick?
Will Internet Art Displace Tradition?
The National Endowment for the Arts' (NEA) Survey of Public Participation in the Arts shows clearly that adults are accessing the Internet for a significant portion of their arts experiences. The Survey summary lists that approximately 30% of adults are accessing the Internet on a regular basis. If you have not checked out this survey, the summary is available at … [Read more...] about Will Internet Art Displace Tradition?
Some Creative Organizational Models…
This posting describes 2 organizational variants. The first occurs often, but nonetheless needs highlighting. I believe the second is rare and worth examining.A number of standard NFP's own, or partially own a commercial entity. These range from real estate and parking garages, to catering facilities, ticketing operations, and licensed software, e.g. Tessitura … [Read more...] about Some Creative Organizational Models…
Why So Many 501 (c)3’s?
I grew up professionally in the 501(c)3 world. It was "the" aspirational model. At the time, in the late 1960's/early 1970's, I don't think anyone foresaw the enormous growth of these NFP's in the arts, or the concomitant problems this growth would cause. To get to a place where arts entities can freely consider alternative organizational models, it's essential to … [Read more...] about Why So Many 501 (c)3’s?