Giving USA 2017: Highlights and Presentation
Charitable giving hit a record high for the third straight year in 2016, reaching $390.05-billion, according to Giving USA. However, donations rose at a slower rate than in recent years — 1.4% — as key economic indicators grew modestly and a divisive election season sowed uncertainty. Giving from living individuals, which for years has madeRead More Giving USA 2017: Highlights and Presentation
Alexander Haas Client Southern Foodways Alliance Featured in Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Read the full article here: “A powerful, and provocative, voice for southern food”
TrendsWatch 2016
The latest edition of CFM’s forecasting report is available as a free pdf download and in print (for $5.99) from the AAM Bookstore.
Giving USA 2016: The Results
On June 14, the Giving USA Foundation released Giving USA 2016, its annual yearbook on giving for the year 2015.
Alabama Higher Education Clients Recognized
Alexander Haas fundraising experts congratulate our current and alumni clients’ fundraising success as reported in the Birmingham Business Journal (Jan. 27 2016). Current Higher Education Fundraising Clients: Auburn University, Spring Hill College; Alumni Clients -Judson College, University of Alabama-Birmingham. Access the Full Article Here
Investing in Staff: Options for the Performing Arts
Investing in your staff is an important way to invest in the future of your organization. Funding staff development doesn’t have to be expensive; there are many cost-effective options. Here are some creative options for the performing arts sector: Theatre Communications Group, the League of American Orchestras and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Introducing Museum Leadership Day for Directors & Trustees at 2015 SEMC
Alexander Haas is teaming with the Southeastern Museum Conference (SEMC) and the Museum Trustee Association (MTA) to present a special Museum Leadership Day October 12 at the 2015 SEMC Conference, Creating a Collective Vision, in Jacksonville, FL. For the full program visit www.semcdirect.net. Special registration for museum trustees at www.semcdirect.net/Trustee/Director-Day.
Giving USA 2015 Report Released
Americans gave an estimated $358.38-billion to charity in 2014, surpassing the peak last seen before the 2008 Great Recession. That total slightly exceeded the benchmark year in 2007, when giving hit an estimated inflation-adjusted total of $355.17-billion. On June 16, the Giving USA Foundation released Giving USA 2015, its annual yearbook on nonprofit giving for the year 2014.Read More Giving USA 2015 Report Released
Alexander Haas at AAM Annual Meeting in Atlanta
The 2015 American Alliance of Museum’s Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo will take place in our own backyard: Atlanta, GA. AAM’s The Social Value of Museums: Inspiring Change conference will take place April 26-29. The Alexander Haas Museum Services partner team will moderate two conference sessions in Atlanta: Sunday, April 27 8:30 AM Small and Not-So-Small Museums, AllRead More Alexander Haas at AAM Annual Meeting in Atlanta
Museum Fundraising Strategy | Creative Ways To Engage
Museums are taking some imaginative risks to build, engage and keep young audiences. A few examples that we celebrate include the RAH Annual Pass at Reynolda House Museum of American Art and Friday Night Music Remix at the High Museum of Art. See what two of our Alumni Clients are doing: For more information on Reynolda House MuseumRead More Museum Fundraising Strategy | Creative Ways To Engage