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changes to ensure we operate and align with legal ex- while supporting your mission: merchandise, training
pectations all while maintaining our mission and focus. programs, membership tiers that offer exclusive bene-
Issues such as tax reform and reporting requirements fits in exchange for a recurring fee, and social enterpris-
can significantly influence how we engage with donors es where profits are reinvested into your mission. They
and manage their finances. If you have a board of di- suggest, “Think of coffee shops, artisanal products, or
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rectors, it would be wise to consider recruiting a prac- workshops that align with your organization’s value.”
ticing lawyer.
Training Programs
From a personal perspective, I have found training
Strategies Toward Sustainability programs exceedingly valuable. Plant the seed. At the
Strategies for achieving sustainability are numerous Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA), we have
but require us to think outside of the box. What once implemented a “SoNA Mentors” program where our
worked (donations and grants) is no longer a guaran- symphonic musicians spend time in the orchestral and
tee. Diversifying revenue streams is a critical strategy. band classrooms across the area. Many professional
We should consider exploring innovative income-gen- choirs do this. We have found that this mentor program
erating avenues that include social enterprise ventures, facilitates one-on-one tutelage from professional musi-
cause-related marketing, and fee-for-service models. cians in our community and takes us beyond the walls
The Anne Napolitano Consulting firm offers some sug- of the concert hall to engage youth in a way that is not
gestions. They argue for ventures that generate revenue possible in the concert setting. In addition, we bring

Angel City Chorale - Los Angeles
Competition for Young Composers

2025

$3,500 prize
Open to ages 18-30
SATB & 3-5 minutes in length
No application fee

For details and information visit:
angelcitychorale.org/composer-competition

Building Community Through Song

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