Two Special Events for Arts Organizations: On Partnerships and Real Estate Acquisition

We would like to draw your attention to two unique upcoming events for art organizations in celebration of Funding for Arts Month at the Foundation Center - San Francisco:

Thursday, October 8, 10am-12pm: Popping the Partnership Question: What Arts Organizations Need to Know about Partnerships, Collaborations, and Mergers  Bob Harrington of La Piana Consulting will describe the various partnership options available to nonprofit arts organizations, discuss the benefits and challenges of restructuring, and provide examples of arts organization partnerships. Register>>

Thursday, October 15, 3-5pm: The Upside of a Down Economy: Real Estate Acquisition for Arts Organizations Learn from the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, which has been taking advantage of the real estate market to expand. We will also feature advice from the Nonprofit Finance Fund, who will discuss best practices in planning your facility project and the impact this can have on an organization's mission, programs, structure, operations, fundraising and financial health. Register>>

Both of these programs will take place at The Foundation Center-San Francisco, 312 Sutter Street, San Francisco. Directions>>

Be sure to check out our October Funding for Arts Month Calendar for a complete list of upcoming free programs.

Thanks to Our Funding for Arts Month Sponsors: James Irvine Foundation and Walter & Elise Haas Fund.

Thursday, October 15, 3-5pm: The Upside of a Down Economy: Real Estate Acquisition for Arts Organizations Learn from the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, which has been taking advantage of the real estate market to expand. We will also feature advice from the Nonprofit Finance Fund, who will discuss best practices in planning your facility project and the impact this can have on an organization's mission, programs, structure, operations, fundraising and financial health. Register>>