Lindsey Lowe

Fundraising Stats: 2007 vs. 2008

Posted by Lindsey Lowe on April 9, 2009 in Uncategorized

The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently published statistics relating to non-profit fundraising in 2008.  The article relates directly to the lectures on Tuesday by Mr. Ottenhoff.  As we learned, 46% of nonprofit organizations reported raising more money in 2008 than in 2007.  Reflecting the current economy, this percentage is the lowest reported in eight years (typically […]

Ballet for the 2009 Audience

Posted by Lindsey Lowe on March 26, 2009 in Uncategorized

When asked about the first ballet he choreographed, Jerome Robbins said he felt compelled to create something different. “Why can’t we talk about the way we dance today, and how we are?”  And this is exactly what ballet choreographers are doing today as they work to not just evolve ballet but to reach out to […]

The Obamas and the Arts

Posted by Lindsey Lowe on March 2, 2009 in Uncategorized

Media outlets have been excited about the fact that the Obamas seem to have the arts and culture at the top of their personal list of activities.  The first family’s big night out recently was at an Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre performance at The Kennedy Center on February 6th.  The overall feeling behind this […]

Six articles in two weeks…

Posted by Lindsey Lowe on February 18, 2009 in Uncategorized

Are dance companies in a more vulnerable place in this economy?  Over the past two weeks, six articles have been published about various professional ballet companies either cancelling the remainder of their performance season, scaling back larger productions for smaller performances, closing offices for a week here and there, or most disturbing, closing indefinitely.  These […]

“The show must go on…”

Posted by Lindsey Lowe on February 4, 2009 in Uncategorized

Sunday’s Flair section of the Richmond Times Dispatch showcased a front page worthy article on the impact local arts organizations are currently faced with.  This article noted the struggles and budget cuts Richmond non-profits are working through as well as the creative strategies they are coming up with to keep the arts viable and strong […]

Foundation Gifts to State Ballets

Posted by Lindsey Lowe on January 21, 2009 in Uncategorized

Dance companies and organizations are currently facing the same issues as their counterparts in the performing and visual arts world in the present economic situation.  Across the country, we are seeing the earned incomes of professional dance organizations decline as box office sales figures drop.  A mirrored effect is seen in the contributed income from […]