
Arts Organizations Can Thrive,
Not Just Survive
The Challenge You're Facing
Traditional approaches to programming, marketing, and fundraising aren't working well anymore. You're working harder but seeing fewer results.
How I Help
I guide organizations through a community-centered approach that expands your audience and impact while honoring everything that makes you special. This approach scales to meet the needs of small theater companies, choirs, and major orchestras alike.

What We Work On Together
Strategic Planning & Organizational Development
Your Challenge: You need clarity on direction but can't afford to stop operations for months of planning
What You Get: Right-sized strategic frameworks that give you clear direction without overwhelming your team. Practical plans that position your organization for stronger funder support with flexible metrics that actually get used, not binders that sit on shelves
Community Impact Measurement
Your Challenge: Funders ask "what problem do you solve?" and your impact feels hard to measure
What You Get: Clear frameworks for measuring and communicating your community impact—transforming you from "arts patron" to "humanitarian impact" in funders' minds, with data that makes your case compelling. Instead of saying 'we perform beautiful music,' you'll say 'we provide measurable stress relief and community connection through excellent musical performance'—with data to prove it.
Leadership Support & Executive Coaching
Your Challenge: The ED role is isolating and overwhelming—you need someone who understands the unique pressures
What You Get: A thought partner who helps you be more bold, plus practical strategies for managing the unique demands of arts leadership
Audience Development That Honors Your Art
Your Challenge: You need to grow your audience but won't compromise your artistic standards
What You Get: Programming strategies that create clear community impacts that resonate with both audiences and funders while maintaining the excellence your current supporters appreciate
Board Development & Alignment
Your Challenge: Board meetings feel ineffective—members are either micromanaging from fear or disengaged because they don't know how to help
What You Get: Board members who understand their role, feel appreciated, and have clear ways to support your community-centered mission

How We Work Together
Step 1: Free Strategy Call We talk about your specific challenges and explore whether this approach could work for you.
Step 2: Choose Your Engagement Level
Limited Scope: Perfect when you need focused help on specific challenges
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Half-day or full-day strategic retreats
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Board development workshops
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Executive coaching sessions
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Specific project consulting (audience development, fundraising strategy)
Comprehensive Support: For organizations ready for significant strategic development
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Full strategic planning processes
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Multi-month change management support
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Ongoing leadership coaching combined with organizational development
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Implementation support with regular check-ins

Step 3: See Results Organizations typically see improvement within 3-6 months and measurable growth within a year.


Investment
I create custom packages based on your organization's needs and budget capacity.
Typical Limited Scope Engagements:
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Half-day retreats: Starting at $2,500
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Full-day strategic intensives: Starting at $3,500
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Executive coaching: $250-$800/month (typically 1-4 hours monthly)
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Project-specific consulting: $150/hour (typically 10-20 hours)
Typical Comprehensive Strategic Development:
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Full strategic planning processes: $12,000-30,000+ (depending on scope and organizational size)
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Multi-month organizational development: Custom packages starting at $5,000
Discounts available for organizations with annual budgets under $250,000
The goal is creating an engagement that serves your needs without straining your resources.
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Is This Right for You?
Good fit if:
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You're ready for honest conversation about what's working and what isn't
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You believe great art can serve community needs simultaneously
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You want to expand your impact without abandoning current supporters
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You're ready for strategic growth while maintaining high artistic standards
Not a good fit if:
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You believe your current approach just needs better marketing
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You're unwilling to consider any adjustments to how you operate
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You're looking for quick fixes without strategic foundations




