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Ep. 125 The State of Development with Lori L. Jacobwith

Ep. 125 The State of Development with Lori L. Jacobwith
This week, Kevin sits down with fundraising professional Lori L. Jacobwith to talk about the changing development landscape. Lori shares her top 5 things you can do right now and gives insight into the world of philanthropy. If you want to go deeper on the topic with Lori, you can check out her webinar with GrantStation on April 1: https://grantstation.com/product/how-fundraise-during-times-fear-and-uncertainty
Lori L. Jacobwith is the Founder of Ignited Fundraising (https://ignitedfundraising.com/). The sweet spot of her work is to help organizations put a face on their impact by sharing inspiring, ethical mission moment stories. For more than 35 years Lori has had a laser focus on helping nonprofit staff & board members implement fundraising solutions that put ease and joy into raising money.
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Ep. 124 Of, By, and For Community – A Discussion about Community Engagement

Ep. 124 Of, By, and For Community – A Discussion about Community Engagement
This week Katie invites industry leaders Donna Walker-Kuhne, Gary Minyard, and Marisol Sánchez-Best to discuss community engagement – a broad term that touches many facets of our industry. This delightful conversation between colleagues and friends just scratches the surface as they discuss language, metrics, internal communication and collaboration, arts as medicine, and more.Marisol Sánchez-Best is the Director of Education & Community Engagement at Seattle Theatre Group in Seattle, WA. Gary Minyard is the Chief Creative Officer at Dayton Live in Dayton, OH and serves on the board of Heartland Performing Arts. Donna Walker-Kuhne is the founder of Walker International Communications Group and the Senior Advisor of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ.
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Ep. 123 What’s Next? The Pod Goes Rogue

Ep. 123 What’s Next? The Pod Goes Rogue
The Pod Squad has been hosting the most amazing podcast (we know we’re biased!) for over two years – and it’s time to shake up the format. Listen for what’s next for There’s No Business Like... and give us your feedback via our audience survey! We’d love to hear your ideas for topics, guests, and more.
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Ep. 122 What Now? Our Current Moment in the Arts

Ep. 122 What Now? Our Current Moment in the Arts
This week we discuss the current state of the arts in early February 2025 and identify a few of the many challenges ahead for our field, including the strain on arts workers after recovering from the pandemic, as well as how we can stand together moving forward. As some of our podcast friends say, things may have changed by the time you hear this.
The litigation tracker mentioned in this episode from the Reiss Center on Law and Security can be found at https://www.justsecurity.org/107087/tracker-litigation-legal-challenges-trump-administration/.Artnet is also documenting the impact on the arts: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/trump-executive-orders-arts-2605142.Arts Action Fund FAQ: https://www.artsactionfund.org/executive-orders-their-impact-arts-faq
This episode contains some adult language (and lots of laughs at the end – enjoy!)
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Ep. 121 Live from MAX – State of the Industry

Ep. 121 Live from MAX – State of the Industry
 
This week we share the final episode recorded at the Midwest Arts Xpo in 2024.
 
Our guests:
Lauren Jelencovich, Artist
Kris Kaminski, ECE Touring
Andy McGuire, George Daily Community Auditorium
Lisa Rock, Lisa Rock Entertainment
Marc Baylin, Penn Live Arts and Collins Center for the Arts
Sara Beatty, Kauffman Center for the Arts
Maggie McClure, Artist (The Imaginaries)
Jeff Laramie, SRO Artists
Christine Cox, C-Squared Entertainment
Carson Brimm, Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Miles Brooks, Magic of Bill Blagg
 
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Ep. 120 Melanie Weir: They Don’t All Become Artists

Ep. 120 Melanie Weir: They Don’t All Become Artists
This week our hosts talk about obscure reports they gave in school, most of which involved dressing up as historical figures. Katie shares her conversation with Melanie Weir from the Western Arts Alliance Conference. Melanie shares the incredible work happening at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, how she got started in the arts, the impact of arts programming on youth, and so much more.
Melanie Wier is the Associate Director of Education and Community Engagement at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (https://lutherburbankcenter.org/) and is the Board President of California Presenters (https://www.calpresenters.org/).
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Ep. 119 APAP Recap 2025

Ep. 119 APAP Recap 2025
This week Katie hosts a conversation with the PodSquad on their time in NYC at APAP 2025.  We talk Broadway, showcases, and conference hot topics!
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Ep. 118 Chad Lindsey: Togetherness is Our Strength

Ep. 118 Chad Lindsey: Togetherness is Our Strength  
On this episode, we learn what song our hosts would choose as their walkout music, and Katie sits down with fellow Michigander Chad Lindsey. As a new arts Executive Director, Chad shares insights into his first year and how he has connected with his community. Chad also puts to rest the idea that you can’t get a lot done in year one.
Chad Lindsey is the Executive Director of City Opera House (https://www.cityoperahouse.org/) in Traverse City, Michigan.
This episode contains some adult language.
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