A selection of what we're reading this week. Get comfortable and dive in!
Evolving subscription models: Theatres are facing tough declines in subscriptions nationwide, but experimentation and innovation abounds at small and mid-sized companies. (americantheatre.org)
Donor restrictions on gifts can only be modified in Florida if honouring them has become “unlawful, impracticable, impossible to achieve, or wasteful.” The Orlando Museum of Art is making their case to repurpose a $1.8 million gift. (nytimes.com)
Donor Advised Funds: In the hands of for-profit sponsors, there is a strong incentive to hold on to the funds, and the fees they generate, as long as possible. Not to mention the cover they give for anonymous donations to hate groups. The IRS is trying to clarify the rules and reduce abuse. (Non-profit Quarterly)
Corporate sponsorship is a vital part of many arts organization’s funding mix. When activists are looking to apply political pressure to a company, targeting a not-for-profit sponsorship often the easier route. (theguardian.com)
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