September, 2003
| In
this month's memo . . . "CELEBRATE
THE ARTS OF NEW YORK STATE" A
LIVING LEARNING LABORATORY
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Welcome to David Schein who has been named as the new Executive Director of the Arts Council for Chatauqua County.
UPCOMING ALLIANCE EVENTS
"CELEBRATE
THE ARTS OF NEW YORK STATE" GALA CELEBRATION
Tavern on the Green,
November 24, 2003
Join
the Alliance as we acknowledge and honor the doers and dreamers who have been
selected to receive awards this year. They are:
SOCRATES
SCULPTURE PARK downstate organization award
GEVA THEATRE CENTER
upstate organization award
RUBY LERNER, Creative Capital
Foundation artist advocate award
POLLOCK-KRASNER FOUNDATION
INC. funder award
RAMON RODRIGUEZ, Director-Harbor
Conservatory for the Performing Arts
M. Jacquie Lodico distinguished
service award
SHERRE WESLEY board leadership award
Invitations
to the Gala will be mailed at the beginning of October, but it's not too early
to begin making plans to join us at Tavern on the Green for cocktails and the
ceremony, 6-8pm.
A
LIVING LEARNING LABORATORY culture builds community: UTICA 2003
The
Statewide arts conference will take place October 15, 16, 17 2003
Please
take note of hotel and conference registration deadlines! You must make your
reservation with the Hotel Utica by SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 in order to receive
the discounted rate. To make room reservations call: 1-877-906-1912. Let
the reservation agent know you are with the "Alliance of NYS Arts Organizations"
to get the group rate of $89/night. If you are looking for a roommate,
please contact Amy in the Alliance Office (631) 298-1234, awippert@worldnet.att.net.
We'll do our best to match people up! Registration has begun for this interactive
and informative gathering. To register and to view detailed conference schedule
information please visit the Alliance website: www.thealliancenys.org/conference.
Registration fees are: $165 for members and $220 for non-members.
FROM
THE UPSTATE OFFICE: Martha E. Strodel, Director Rural Arts Program
Two
of the 2003 rural workshops - "Building Community Involvement" with
Dyan Wiley at Unison Arts & Learning Center and "Planning for Organizational
Growth" with Kevin Geoghan hosted by Earlville Opera House - focused on engaging
the community in expansion of programs and/or facilities. New programming and
organizational growth demands expansion of community support and involvement.
Both presenters strongly recommended moving beyond existing board, staff and membership
to involve the wider community, and using a distinct and separate planning process
to facilitate growth and expansion.
Kevin suggested recruitment of community leaders to work with board and staff; people who make things happen, are community opinion makers, have extensive contacts, and/or are potential funding supporters. If you do not have personal contact, find someone who does and can approach a selected community leader to participate in the planning process. These leaders can broaden the perspective of board members and staff who lead the organization, and involving such individuals can also lead to possible new collaborations and ensure community "buy-in." This committee has a limited time commitment and focus. Its role is to understand and evaluate the existing role of the organization in the community; evaluate present and future issues, opportunities, and trends within the common language of the organization and its goals (for example, the arts are a community asset and play an important role in community development); develop a vision and goals for organizational expansion and growth and develop strategies to reach these goals and define success in terms of the strategies developed.
Dyan suggested that engaging the wider community in the planning process involves a large time and resource commitment, but the rewards are great. These include: an accurate gauge of existing and potential support for expansion, determination of risks and needed resources for growth, and a workable plan of action. Through the planning process, you can connect with your community and identify community needs, inform and interest new people in your organization and plans, communicate the impact your organization has on the community, and reinforce your values as an organization to a wider audience.
A Reminder: The Alliance Rural Arts Program offers free board tune-ups to all Rural Partners. This is a 30-minute personalized session with time for questions and answers, scheduled during a regular board meeting. For more information or to request a board tune-up, give me a call at 518-623-2508 or email me at: mstrodel@capital.net.
Looking forward to seeing you all at the Alliance conference in Utica!
NEW
ALLIANCE PUBLICATION
We proudly announce a new publication which is
available on our website.
It is entitled "Simple Steps to Effective
Organizational Planning" by Martha Strodel, Director of the Rural Arts
Program. In these tenuous and changing times, effective planning and strategizing
is a necessity and Martha outlines seven basic steps for effective strategic planning.
The article can be found here:
http://www.thealliancenys.org/inside/capacity/MarthaPlanningArticle.pdf.
REPORT
ON THE ADVANTAGES OF ROBUST CULTURAL ACTIVITY
As part of the collaborative
Innovations in State Cultural Policy project, funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts,
the National Conference of State Legislatures has released a legislative brief
on the advantages of robust cultural activity, the current funding situation for
state cultural agencies, and strategies for increasing support. Download a copy
of the brief from http://www.culturalpolicy.org/pdf/Legisbrief.pdf.
NATIONAL
ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH
www.AmericansForTheArts.org/services/visibility/nahm.asp
Date:
October 2003. National Arts and Humanities Month is a coast-to-coast collective
celebration of culture in America. Coordinated by Americans for the Arts, it has
become the largest annual celebration of the arts and humanities in the nation.
Keep us informed of how you plan to promote the value of the arts and humanities
locally by visiting www.americansforthearts.org/services/visibility/tellus.asp.
IMPORTANT
NEW REQUIREMENT: OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET/DUN AND BRADSTREET DUNS NUMBER
REQUIREMENT www.dnb.com/US/duns_update/index.html
Deadline:
October 1, 2003. All organizations applying for federal grants or cooperative
agreements on or after October 1, 2003 now must provide a Dun and Bradstreet Data
Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, according to the Office of Management
and Budget. Organizations will also need a DUNS number to apply for grants from
the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), National Endowment for the Humanities
(NEH), and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
NATIONAL
ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
www.arts.gov
Deadline:
September 12, 2003. Arts on Radio and Television
Deadline: October 1, 2003.
National Heritage Fellowship Nominations
Deadline: October 1, 2003. Folk and
Traditional Arts Infrastructure Initiative
Deadline: February 2, 2004. Translation
Projects in Poetry
Deadline: March 1, 2004. Fellowships for Creative Writers
TIGER
WOODS FOUNDATION
www.twfound.org/grants/funding.sps?section=grants&sid=941&lid=1&gra=0
Next
Deadline: November 1, 2003. The Tiger Woods Foundation provides opportunities
to children and families who are underserved. Programmatic areas for funding include:
education, youth development, parenting, and family health and welfare. There
are four grant cycles per year.
FORD
FOUNDATION
E-mail: office-secretary@fordfoundation.org. www.fordfound.org
Deadline:
open. The foundation seeks to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and
injustice, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement through
grants in three categories: asset building and community development; education,
media, arts and culture; and peace and social justice
URGE
THE SENATE TO INCREASE NEA FUNDING FOR FISCAL 2004
www.AmericansForTheArts.org/issues/advocacy/advocacy_article.asp?id=1256
Soon
after the Senate returns from its August recess on September 2, 2003, it will
begin floor debate on the fiscal 2004 Interior Appropriations bill, which contains
funding for the NEA and NEH. The Senate version of the Interior bill, which has
come out of the Senate Appropriations Committee, would fund the NEA at $117.5
million. The House version of the bill, which includes the Arts Caucus Amendment
that the full House approved on July 17, would fund the agency at $127.5 million.
Click on the above link to send a message.
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT: The New York Council for the Humanities seeks a Director of Development to actively and imaginatively oversee, create, and implement short and long-term development plans, priorities and strategies. Requirements include a BA and 5+ years of development experience at not-for-profits with a proven record of success and advancement and proven record of attracting and securing significant gifts from individual donors, corporations and foundations. The position is full-time, with a salary commensurate with experience, and offers excellent benefits. Mail: 150 Broadway, Suite 1700, NY, NY 10038 212-233-4607 email nych@nyhumanities.org No telephone.
FULL TIME OFFICE MANAGER: Women Make Movies is seeking a full-time Office Manager to coordinate the day-to-day office, administrative and personnel functions for a thriving and busy 14 staff person office. Responsibilities Include: Manage all Human Resources activities including payroll, benefits packages, personnel policies and procedures; manage interns and work-study students including recruiting, hiring and scheduling; Primary contact with office vendors; act as liaison with computer consultant; maintenance of office equipment, ordering and maintaining office supply inventory; supervision of mailing list database maintenance; manage physical plant operations including tenant relations; supervise and back up Front Desk Receptionist Skills, Qualifications and Other Requirements: 3-4 years experience of office management in a non-profit environment. Excellent background in Human Resources management, Basic Knowledge of computer systems, A/R, A/P and payroll a plus, Motivation to work in a fast-paced environment, to meet deadlines and solve problems, Able to prioritize and multi-task successful; Familiarity with feminist media a plus; Friendly, pleasant personality. Salary and Benefits: Please state salary requirements. Excellent benefits package including full medical and dental insurance, retirement plan, vacation and paid holidays. Start date: ASAP. To apply: Mail, fax or email a cover letter, resume, and references to: Job Openings, Women Make Movies, 462 Broadway, Suite 500, New York, NY 10013, fax (212) 925-2052. No phone calls.
The Alliance of New York State Arts Organizations has a 28-year history as New York's primary service association for community based arts and cultural organizations. The Alliance provides leadership and vision, and delivers services, resources and tools that strengthen community cultural organizations. The Alliance monitors, informs and mobilizes the field on statewide and national issues affecting the arts and assists local arts agencies in building community support and developing effective grassroots public policy.
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