Episode 128 | Fundraising 101: Mercedes M. Brown, KERA

Michael Wall, one of the most innovative and impactful composers and educators in the world of contemporary music and dance, joins Martheya to talk about Subscription Based Models. They discuss nontraditional paths for careers in dance, music for dance, and gated content . (43:47) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home

Mercedes M. Brown, the Digital Fundraising Coordinator at KERA joins Martheya to talk about all things Fundraising. They discuss strategies for blending traditional fundraising practices and current digital techniques for individual artists and arts organizations. (37:02) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home

Nonprofit Professional and Event Producer Rhiannon Martin joins Martheya to talk about all things Nonprofit Management. They discuss starting a nonprofit, arts administration resources, and board development. (26:46) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home

Karla Barthelmy the Cultural Programs Coordinator for the South Dallas Cultural Center joins Martheya to talk about Production and Event Planning. They discuss venue partnerships, strategies and logistics for a successful event, and marketing and community outreach. (35:43) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home

Greg Oertel the Senior Community Philanthropy Officer of Communities Foundation of Texas joins Martheya to talk about all things grants. They discuss what to look for when reading grant open calls, finding the right granting organizations, tips for the application, and preparing your grant to submit. (42:45) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home

Nicolina Lawson joins Martheya to talk about founding Ballet North Texas and Ballet North Texas Conservatory. They discuss women in ballet, securing a studio space, and what it’s like to create your own dance company and studio. (25:57) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home

Artistic Director of Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) Melissa M. Young joins Martheya to talk about her journey From Dancer to Artistic Director. They discuss career advice, building your artistic team, and how to share your choreography with repertory companies and book tours. (39:06) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home

Fundraiser, Founder, and Chief Strategist of DMGroupConsulting Diana Marquis joins Martheya to talk about developing a donor base. They discuss fundraising, customer relationship management, and how to get started as nonprofit.  (32:59) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home

Dallas-based arts educator, administrator, and artist Morgana Wilborn joins Martheya to talk about arts administration. They discuss grant writing and reviewing, LLC’s, and community organizing. (35:29) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home

Author and Public Speaking Coach Gigi Rosenberg joins Martheya to talk about The Elevator Speech. They discuss tips for crafting the perfect elevator pitch, why it’s important, and how social media is influencing the dance world. (37:08) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home