Stage Hackers: Performance | Stagecraft | Creative Entrepreneurship

It's easy to get caught up in the creative side of a performance piece. There's nothing like the thrill of discovery in the studio during the creative process or the rush of being in front of a live audience. But the magic on stage can't happen without the financial means to bring a creative idea to fruition. Ella Mahler shares her expertise as a fundraising advisor and sheds some light on how to make fundraising an exciting and interactive process to be embraced rather than feared. By developing personalized strategies and building a strong relationship to your community and audience, the fundraising process itself can become an exciting extension of your creative passion.   In This Episode, You'll Learn About: Defining your artistic goals and career Identifying common fears of fundraising Viewing fundraising as an opportunity Key questions to ask yourself prior to fundraising Approaching your audience as a resource Fundamental forms of fundraising Articulating why your work matters Setting achievable