2007 AnnUAL rEpOrt - Arts and Education Council

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4 Charting the Future CHARTING THE FUTURE 5 The Arts and Education Council enriches the vibrancy of the St. Louis community by investing in arts organizations and growing the base of local arts supporters. 2007 was a year of transition for the Arts and Education Council... a year to chart the future for both the Centene Center for Arts and Education and the Council itself. In addition to raising funds for the arts, the board and staff worked diligently on a five year strategic plan, setting goals and outlining tactics for the next five years. IT BEGAN IN FEBRUARY WITH THE FORMATION OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE. John Bachmann Jim Krekeler Erin Budde Lisa McMullin Connie Buechele Charley Meyer Peter Bunce Susan Rowe Gretta Forrester Sarah Smith Nancy Galvin Glenn Sheffield Sue Greenberg Andy Serri Cary Hobbs Steve Trampe Ken Kranzberg Jim Weidman The committee, along with Collaborative Strategies, Inc., decided on several areas to research and evaluate. The general goal was to develop a robust plan for adding value to the arts in St. Louis and raising more money. Focus groups were assembled to gather information. John Bachmann and Gretta Forrester met with past board members and chairs. Jim Weidman and Lisa McMullin met with executive directors of sustaining and operating grantees. Collaborative Strategies conducted meetings and discussions with several additional groups. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE RESEARCH, A VISION FOR THE FUTURE WAS CREATED. THE VISION FOCUSED ON FOUR AREAS: INVESTING AND INVESTEES FUNDRAISING VALUE ADDED SERVICES CAPACITY BUILDING FOUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES WERE AGREED UPON: 1 ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY Clarify and raise awareness of AEC’s purpose in the community to implement the development plan and highlight the organization’s leadership role in the arts. 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN Reinvigorate the annual campaign to significantly increase contributions and reach the targets established in the vision. 3 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Leverage the resources of the Centene Center and evaluate the range and reach of strategic training and advisory services for arts organizations. 4 CAPACITY Align professional staff and mobilize a growing cadre of influential and engaged volunteers to support AEC’s contribution to the vitality of the arts in the St. Louis community. These four priorities have ambitious, yet achievable goals for each year – all reaching towards the ultimate goal of raising $4 million annually by 2012. We plan to meet this goal and continue to grow the base of local arts supporters for a long time to come. To view the complete strategic plan, visit www.keeparthappening.org.
6 Year in Review YEAR IN REVIEW 7 In 2007, the Art and Education Council continued its fundraising mission stressing the importance of “One gift. Thousands of benefits.” Your one gift to the Arts and Education Council provides benefits to the entire non-profit arts community– supporting music, dance, theatre, film, literary arts, visual arts, arts education and outreach programs. Saint Louis Ballet This support comes from all branches of our community–from individuals, corporations and foundations. Special events, such as St. Louis On Sale ® and St. Louis Arts Awards, provided additional fundraising opportunities for us. And workplace giving campaigns again comprised about a third of our income. The Council raised over $2.5 million in 2007–bringing the total in our 44 year history to $95 million. But most importantly, we were able to provide funding to some fantastic arts organizations. They in turn gave St. Louis programs that enhance our quality of life, teach us, inspire us and make us happy. Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Dance St. Louis HotCity Theatre Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis Venus Envy Springboard to Learning/Young Audiences Inc. Saint Louis Symphony Chorus
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