This article outlines the reasons for seeking strategic partnerships, the types of collaborations that might be reasonable options, and the systematic approach that cultural organizations could undertake when considering whether a strategic partnership is right for them. These options range from the most straightforward collaboration involving no structural changes, all the way to a formal merger with several organizational partnership models in between.

Key Messages For Your Theatre’s Brand: Messaging Strategy & Exercises explains how to capture the unique value your theatre provides to its target audiences in messages that shape your marketing, sales, and communications.
 

Our climate is changing, but if we all move to more climate- friendly choices we can help restore healthier people, prosperous communities, and a thriving planet. This isn’t just a job for government — businesses, and public service groups also need to do their part and lead the way.

This guide from ecoAmerica provides tips on how to begin--or tweak what you've already started.

A Code of Conduct establishes acceptable interactions and outlines the expectations and responsibilities of any person with access to children at your organization.

This document from Safe Kids Thrive explains the three Steps to creating and using a Code of Conduct.

Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Within Youth-serving Organizations:
Getting Started on Policies and Procedures

Youth-serving organizations strive to create a safe environment for youth, employees, and volunteers so that youth can grow, learn, and have fun. Part of creating a safe environment is making sure that youth are not harmed in any way while participating in organization-sponsored activities. One risk in any organization working directly with youth is child sexual abuse.

A sustainability plan is a detailed write-up that describes the actions you’ll take to make your organization more environmentally sustainable. Sustainability plans are structured like business plans, but instead of breaking down your business viability and growth strategy, you’re explaining your sustainability initiatives and their impact on the environment and your operation. 

This article provides a step-by-step approach to help you through the process.
 

The best marketers in the nonprofit arts world can’t make people buy tickets to something they don’t want to see, says author Alan Harrison in this article. "Chasing dollars for that uber-intellectual vanity piece that has nothing to do with the community (no matter how “important” it is to your artists) never works."

Interns can be terrific additions to a nonprofit theatre, and can also contribute to the pipeline of future theatre leaders. Through Internships, students can gain industry experience, develop professional skills, and make valuable connections that can lead to employment in the arts..

Will It Make a Theatre?

By  Eldon Elder

Guidance for

Running a successful nonprofit organization is challenging. A business plan is one tool that helps steer your organization in the right direction. It clearly articulates your goals and details how to accomplish them.

It also shows external stakeholders that you’re serious about your nonprofit and reassures them that they can work with you or provide you with funding.

This guide helps you through the steps of writing an effective nonprofit business plan.