Membership & Development

CONTINUING ACTIVITIES

• Enhance resources and benefits for members


• Implement a limited benefits medical plan for the arts community


• Present the Work of Art Awards in May 2009


• Seek funding that allows for sustained or expanded Arts Council programs and services as prioritized in the strategic plan

NEW STRATEGIES /EXPANSION OF SERVICES

• Research health insurance options that would provide catastrophic coverage


• Conduct an annual survey of the arts and culture community to gauge changing needs


• Implement a weekly email to members (including all staff) offering half-price discounts on tickets or admissions


• “Go green” by transitioning membership communications to electronic format and delivery

OBJECTIVES FOR 2008-09

• Increase membership to 200 (from current 160)


• Meet budgeted fundraising goals