And the Band Stopped Playing: The Rise and Fall of the San Jose Symphony
Though this is a book about a specific orchestra in a particular city, it contains lessons for arts organizations and nonprofits in many fields. It is also directed at the funders that support them.
Managing a Nonprofit Organization: Updated 21st Century Edition (2012)
Completely revised and updated, this book has been popular in nonprofit organizations and in classrooms nationwide since its original publication in 1984.
Presenting Performances: A Basic Handbook for the 21st Century
This recently revised edition of an industry classic contains seven chapters devoted to discussion of presenting from several perspectives, including that of the community, the organization, the performer, the audience member, the fund-raiser, and the technician.
More Than the Sum of its Parts: Collaboration & Sustainability in Arts Education
Written by two seasoned practitioners—Thomas Wolf and Gigi Antoni—the new book, More Than the Sum of Its Parts: Collaboration & Sustainability in Arts Education, is a primer on how organizations that offer arts education and creative learning programs can initiate, enter into, and support long-lasting partnerships.
Join the conversation about “Effective Leadership for Nonprofit Organizations” and read Tom Wolf’s blog
WolfBrown is pleased to announce another excerpt from Thomas Wolf’s popular new book, Effective Leadership for Nonprofit Organizations: How Executive Directors and Boards Work Together from Allworth Press. Below, we are posting illuminating case histories from the book that can lead to improved management and governance practices. View the newest entry posted 6/7/16.
May the Songs I Have Written Speak for Me
There is no shortage of donors today. What is lacking is our ability to relate to the donors we already haveand others we should have. That, in essence, is the message of Tom Wolf’s new book.
Making Sense of Audience Engagement
Engaged audiences are a cornerstone in the foundation of a strong arts ecosystem.
Getting In On the Act
Arts participation is being redefined as people increasingly choose to engage with art in new, more active and expressive ways.
Community MusicWorks Evaluation
If You Are Walking Down the Right Path: Published December 2009
Richmond Region Cultural Action Plan
When a major region of the country announces a new cultural action plan, it is important news — especially when it provides a bold vision in these challenging economic times. “A Cultural Action Plan for the Richmond Region” is hot off the press.
