Blog Posts for Governance

Thank you to the many people who have been blog contributors to, and readers of ArtsBlog over the years. ArtsBlog has long been a space where we uplifted stories from the field that demonstrated how the arts strengthen our communities socially, educationally, and economically; where trends and issues and controversies were called out; and advocacy tools were provided to help you make the case for more arts funding and favorable arts policies.

As part of Americans for the Arts’ recent Strategic Realignment Process, we were asked to evaluate our storytelling communications platforms and evolve the way we share content. As a result, we launched the Designing Our Destiny portal to explore new ways of telling stories and sharing information, one that is consistent with our longtime practice of, “No numbers without a story, and no stories without a number.”

As we put our energy into developing this platform and reevaluate our communications strategies, we have put ArtsBlog on hold. That is, you can read past blog posts, but we are not posting new ones. You can look to the Designing Our Destiny portal and our news items feed on the Americans for the Arts website for stories you would have seen in ArtsBlog in the past.

ArtsBlog will remain online through this year as we determine the best way to archive this valuable resource and the knowledge you’ve shared here.

As ever, we are grateful for your participation in ArtsBlog and thank you for your work in advancing the arts. It is important, and you are important for doing it.

Bridging the Gap Between Nonprofit and For-Profit Board Members

Date of Publication (formatted): 
December, 1991
Summary: 

This booklet attempts to bridge the gap between these two types of organizations by analyzing both the similarities and differences between for-profit and nonprofit boards. The booklet is meant for board members with experience on corporate boards, but who are new to nonprofit boards; employees from the business sector about to serve on a nonprofit board for the first time; or staff of nonprofit organizations who are baffled by the cry that the nonprofit organization be run more like a business. It is also meant to help volunteers who have little experience with for-profit boards...

The Capacity of Performing Arts Presenting Organizations

Date of Publication (formatted): 
April, 2002
Summary: 

This report summarizes results from a survey of performing arts presenting organizations in the United States. The study was commissioned by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation to supplement an evaluation of its Leadership Presenting Organizations program, and by the Association of Performing Arts Presenters to provide context for a series of presenting organization convocations and to provide a basis for future planning.

Cultural Diplomacy and the National Interest: In Search of a 21st Century Perspective

Summary: 

This report begins by redefining モcultural diplomacyヤ in light of current events, and then reviews the history and current state of cultural diplomacy efforts. Our report concludes by identifying key challenges, possible initiatives, and essential questions that, if engaged, can enable cultural institutions, government agencies, arts industries, policy makers, and private sector leaders to harness the global movement of our expressive life to advance our national goals.

Not-for-Profit Arts Trustees: A Report of a National Sample

Date of Publication (formatted): 
December, 1989
Summary: 

This paper presents an overview of the results of a national sample of arts board members from 43 states and all arts disciplines. The results indicate that the majority of the board members have an understanding of their responsibilities, and are able to demonstrate attitudes consistent with published norms regarding sharing responsibility with staff and committees. Additionally, respondents from the sample are affluent, and are generous to their organizations.

How the Funds the Arts

Date of Publication (formatted): 
October, 2004
Summary: 

This monograph explores the entire funding network and details how the financial system in the fosters artistic creativity and preserves artistic traditions.

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