A founder transition requires strong leadership from the board. Is your board ready?
Governance
Chorus America presents data on the current state of philanthropy and provides guidance on building a strong individual donor base. (PowerPoint slides available separately.)
Slides from Chorus America's webinar on ways to build your individual donor base. (Webinar available separately.)
The 2010 survey reports on operations data from the 2008-2009 season. An excellent benchmarking tool.

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.
A speech by Russell Willis Taylor of National Arts Strategies that addresses ways to turn times of organizational and environmental crisis into growth and creative thinking opportunities. Delivered at the 2010 Conference.
Resources from a presentation given by David Styers of BoardSource at the 2010 Conference.

A Chorus America Board chair reflects upon important characteristics to consider when recruiting candidates for your chorus's board.

All of us in the arts feel the pinch in a recession. Here is the story of how the Tucson Chamber Artists weathered the storm of economic bad news during one year, employing adaptive strategies throughout the season to overcome them.

Engage, equip, and empower volunteers to help your chorus reach its fullest fundraising potential.