We believe this requires a clear vision that is supported by data and a shared understanding of the operational requirements to execute it. These elements in combination result in an effective strategy.
Our thinking and research practice reflects our approach and work with clients. We analyze data and market trends and highlight lessons across the sector, to contribute to a growing and rich discourse in the field.
In this space, we share research, resources, and our latest thinking about common organizational challenges and trends in the nonprofit sector. It is our hope that our take on these issues will give you new ideas and inspiration, and we welcome a dialogue.
At the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in the U.S., six grantmakers commissioned TDC to study the unfolding impacts of the Covid crisis on arts and creativity organizations. In addition to the impacts themselves, the study also seeks to understand the ways organizations are responding to the crisis and the thinking behind these responses. Today, […]
Read More →On June 10, 2016, Susan Nelson shared her thoughts with attendees at the League of American Orchestras’ conference about how orchestras might think about capitalization in light of shifting subscription and audience engagement trends.
Read More →TDC was delighted to partner with The Boston Foundation on this comparative study of Boston’s cultural and funding landscape and those in 10 peer cities. The report provides a snapshot of the cultural community and identifies levers for change.
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In some cases, a struggling organization may find that its challenges are not a result of inadequate capitalization, but in fact, a broken business model. How would you know if that is the case? And how would you go about fixing it?
Read More →November 8, 2014
A presentation at the Theatre Communications Group’s 2014 Fall Forum.
Check out Peter Dobrin’s piece in the Philadelphia Inquirer from February 22, 2015. In “How art morphs in pursuit of money,” Mr. Dobrin reflects on a number of changes in the Philadelphia arts and culture sector and poses some critical questions.
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