Jane Culbert considers the growing pains associated with becoming a national arts organisation: "inevitably, some of the intimacy will be lost."
'Many local organizations that become successful begin to think about growth and expansion beyond their original geographic footprint. The enticement of expanded visibility, a larger market base for programs, and new constituents and donors are often irresistible. But there are also downsides to expanding into new geographic regions. A small local organization is often composed of a tight-knit group of individuals. Can one maintain that committed bond and build that kind of connection with those who are far away? As programs grow, can new geographically dispersed constituents become the kind of long-term, loving supporters whose friendships and joint activities represent hallmarks of a small community organization?
'That is a question I continue to struggle with. For nearly 15 years, I have been a volunteer and board member for a youth-based arts organization in northern New England.' ... Keep reading on Wolf Brown
'Many local organizations that become successful begin to think about growth and expansion beyond their original geographic footprint. The enticement of expanded visibility, a larger market base for programs, and new constituents and donors are often irresistible. But there are also downsides to expanding into new geographic regions. A small local organization is often composed of a tight-knit group of individuals. Can one maintain that committed bond and build that kind of connection with those who are far away? As programs grow, can new geographically dispersed constituents become the kind of long-term, loving supporters whose friendships and joint activities represent hallmarks of a small community organization?
'That is a question I continue to struggle with. For nearly 15 years, I have been a volunteer and board member for a youth-based arts organization in northern New England.' ... Keep reading on Wolf Brown