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Nonprofit Arts Leaders: One Final Note About the Upcoming War

March 5, 2024 by Alan Harrison 2 Comments

…until, of course, the catalyst event happens, at which point you’ll probably think to yourself, “How did Alan know?” I’m not prescient. In fact, there is still a naïve part of me that hopes that people have discovered that, in fact, war is not healthy for children and other living things. But first… My new book is now available everywhere, even as an eBook. And if … [Read more...] about Nonprofit Arts Leaders: One Final Note About the Upcoming War

Nonprofit Arts Organizations: Just Land the M*****F***** Plane!

February 20, 2024 by Alan Harrison 3 Comments

Changing direction is hard enough. Changing while continuing to not change is ridiculous. The book is now available everywhere, even as an eBook. And if it’s not, please let me know. My new book, Scene Change: Why Today’s Nonprofit Arts Organizations Have to Stop Producing Art and Start Producing Impact is now on the shelves, be they internet shelves or real ones, in … [Read more...] about Nonprofit Arts Organizations: Just Land the M*****F***** Plane!

Nonprofit Arts Organizations: You Missed the Point. Again.

February 13, 2024 by Alan Harrison 2 Comments

Yes, you're a nonprofit. Big deal. Like tennis, if you don't serve well, it's your fault. The book has been released into the wild. My new book, Scene Change: Why Today’s Nonprofit Arts Organizations Have to Stop Producing Art and Start Producing Impact is now on the shelves, be they internet shelves or real ones, in the UK and the US. If your bookstore isn’t carrying … [Read more...] about Nonprofit Arts Organizations: You Missed the Point. Again.

All This and World War III

January 30, 2024 by Alan Harrison 1 Comment

For nonprofit arts organizations (and society at large), it’s all the rage Before anything else, it behooves me to let you know that my book, Scene Change: Why Today’s Nonprofit Arts Organizations Have to Stop Producing Art and Start Producing Impact is now on the shelves, be they internet shelves or real ones, in the UK and the US. If your bookstore isn’t carrying it … [Read more...] about All This and World War III

Nonprofit Arts Organizations: Sometimes, Old Trees Die, Too

September 12, 2023 by Alan Harrison 2 Comments

With all the finger pointing and desperation, it’s important to remember that senescence changes everything, including your desperate nonprofit arts organization. This isn’t about trees. Did you know that ginkgo biloba trees can live to be 5,000 years old? After sifting through all the latest harangues, arguments, and blame pieces (including my own) about whose fault it … [Read more...] about Nonprofit Arts Organizations: Sometimes, Old Trees Die, Too

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In early 2024, we laid out the problem and gave you a path. The result: SCENE CHANGE: WHY TODAY'S NONPROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS HAVE TO STOP PRODUCING ART AND START PRODUCING IMPACT. In late 2024, we gave you discussion prompts and rules to help you figure out the answers on your own. The result: … [MORE] about About Scene Change

About Alan Harrison

Alan Harrison is a writer, father, performer, consultant, recovering artist, and the author of the industry best-seller "Scene Change: Why Today's Nonprofit Arts Organizations Have to Stop Producing Art and Start Producing Impact, “Scene Change 2: The Five REAL Responsibilities of Nonprofit Arts … [MORE] about About Alan Harrison

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