From Strategy to Support: Real-World Insights from Houston’s Arts Nonprofit Leaders
Panelists: Fleurette Fernando - Associate Professor and Director of Arts Leadership, University of Houston Deborah McNulty - Senior Vice President, Mid-America Arts Alliance Angela Carranza - Executive Director, Fresh Arts Jennie Ash - Executive Director, Art League Houston Join us in Houston for the final event of the Nonprofit Essentials Series. A strong development plan and an engaged board can shape the future of your organization. In this panel discussion, experienced nonprofit leaders will share high-level insights on how to think strategically about funding and work effectively with your board. Panelists will explore how to set realistic goals, build development efforts that support your mission, and establish clear expectations for board participation in leadership and governance. In addition, gain strategies for engaging board members in meaningful ways that support your organization’s growth and long-term sustainability. Moderated by Erin Rodgers. This project is generously funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Texas Commission on the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit arts.gov.

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