prepared for Pentacle

1. Cultivating leadership in dance
Development seminar/pizza party
Judi Huck
Arts Communications

2. Did someone say pie?

3. Americans for the Arts kind of pie

4. Where to search
•Friends, family members!
•Customers
•Other ideas?

5. Tips for content

6. Tips for writing
•Allow for review
Procrastination costs!
•Lead/journalistic writing

7. Tips for hosting events
It’s about all things behind-the-scenes!
Cheat sheet
Pre-event
Big event
Post-event

8. GO FORTH & FUNDRAISE!
• Use the FREE Foundation Center Library, online resources and
classes – audiobook Guide to Proposal Writing
• Join networking events & groups:
501Tech NYC, Nonprofit Coordinating Committee (NPCCNY),
Arts & Business Council (ABC/NY)
• Attend conferences and symposiums
• Build relationships, seek mentor(s)
• Don’t say “no” to yourself *and* don’t make an ask before
someone is ready to say “yes”
Questions? email Judi Huck