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Chorus Operations Survey Report (2011)

Roland Kushner | September 1, 2011

Chorus America's annual survey of the operations of choruses, the Operations Survey Report includes more than 40 different analyses, from number of board meetings to board giving, from ticket pricing to chorus dues amounts, from accompanist pay practices to marketing efficiency. The 2011 report features data from the 2009-2010 season.

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Finance, Fundraising, Leadership, Management, Marketing/Communications, Operations, Research/Data, Technique, Tool, Governance

Fundraising Plan Outline

Chorus America Staff | August 26, 2011

The most effective choruses plan out their annual fundraising; use this outline as a starting place.

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Never Ask for Money!

Four Steps To Greater Fundraising Success
Kelly Ruggirello | August 11, 2011

A values-based strategy that aims to match donors with ways that they can give back to their communities—and removes the ego factor that can make fundraising scary.

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You've Reached an Organizational Impasse—Now What?

A Children's Chorus Case Study
Chorus America Staff | August 11, 2011

A children's chorus manager is at at an impasse in moving her organization forward with the ambitious artistic plans for future growth. Several experts weigh in on how she should proceed.

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Children/Youth, Fundraising, Governance, Management, Leadership

Individual Board Member Responsibilities

Chorus America Staff | March 1, 2011

When recruiting new board members and engaging existing board members, it is vital to provide a clear list of individual responsibilities. Use this template as a starting place.

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Grantwriting: Crafting an Effective Case Statement

Chorus America Staff | March 1, 2011

Writing grant proposals or even a simple appeal letter is always a challenge. These sample paragraphs may help you as you are trying to "make the case" for your chorus.

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Community Engagement, Fundraising, Impact/Value, Tool

Fundraising from Individuals Webinar

Chorus America Staff | December 1, 2010

Chorus America presents data on the current state of philanthropy and provides guidance on building a strong individual donor base. (PowerPoint slides available separately.)

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Fundraising from Individuals

Chorus America Staff | December 1, 2010

Slides from Chorus America's webinar on ways to build your individual donor base. (Webinar available separately.)

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How Choruses Have Become Ambassadors of Peace

Kelsey Menehan | September 1, 2010

There is perhaps no more fitting metaphor for bridging discord than voices joined in harmony.

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Children/Youth, Community Engagement, Education Programs, Fundraising, Impact/Value, Profile, Repertoire

Acknowledging Donors

Saying Thank You Is Just the Beginning
Catherine Dehoney | September 1, 2010

We all know that thanking our donors is more than good manners—it is a critical part of the donor relations process. But it is just the beginning of a longer- term effort to engage donors more deeply in our organizations.

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