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Category Archives: Developing Stories꞉ Fundraising for the Theatre
Where does the money come from? For most nonprofits, the answer is that it must be raised from willing donors and foundations, and that means having a smart, creative development staff. Nonprofit theatres have unique challenges in the fundraising game—and some unique advantages. This package of stories examines how theatres are overcoming the former, leveraging the latter, and making a difference for the arts.
The Donor Class Struggle
As funding for the arts shifts inexorably from corporations to individuals, can theatres maintain their edge?
The Big Ask
Artistic directors are increasingly involved in fundraising. Is that now officially part of the job description?
Careers in Development
Four fundraisers talk about what keeps them going, and what it takes to keep the arts alive.
Everybody’s Asking
Will the new tax law threaten charitable giving? We can’t afford to wait to find out.
Stages of Emergency
Three theatres that didn’t let a crisis stop them—or go to waste.
Where’s Our Share?
A healthy economy may be one pretext for renewed fundraising appeals—but then again, so could an unpredictable new tax regime.
