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Emilee Simmons, Ben Walmsley, Christina Copperthwaite, Leila Jancovich, Lisa Baxter, and Claire Antrobus

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for chief executives, senior managers and board members involved with fundraising in the non-profit arts and culture sector, whether in the UK or internationally. It also aimed at those aspiring to take on a leadership role in the future. You may be working in a museum, a gallery, theatre or a community arts centre trying to reach wider audiences and build stronger partnerships. If you are working in the arts and cultural sector and trying to create a sustainable organisation this course will help you achieve it. This course might also be of interest to postgraduate students of visual and performing arts, and of arts management, business and management, museum and gallery studies and cultural policy.

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Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for chief executives, senior managers and board members involved with fundraising in the non-profit arts and culture sector, whether in the UK or internationally. It also aimed at those aspiring to take on a leadership role in the future. You may be working in a museum, a gallery, theatre or a community arts centre trying to reach wider audiences and build stronger partnerships. If you are working in the arts and cultural sector and trying to create a sustainable organisation this course will help you achieve it. This course might also be of interest to postgraduate students of visual and performing arts, and of arts management, business and management, museum and gallery studies and cultural policy.

Topics Covered

  • Introduction and overview: why are we talking about arts fundraising and organisational development? Global perspectives.
  • A values-based approach to vision and mission development and the implications of this for authentic arts fundraising.
  • The role of leaders and leadership in managing changing cultures of fundraising and organisational development.
  • Theories and practical applications of change management in the arts and cultural sector.
  • An evolving ecology: Cultural entrepreneurship and new venture creation.
  • Developing and debating ‘resilience’ by critically exploring emerging business models and structures in the arts and cultural sector.

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Reviews summary

Practical fundraising & leadership for arts

According to learners, this course provides a strong foundation and practical strategies specifically for the arts and culture sector. Many find the content relevant and applicable to their professional roles, appreciating the focus on fundraising, leadership, and organizational development. Reviewers highlight the practical tools and actionable insights gained. While the course is generally well-received, some nuances in the reviews suggest it is perhaps best suited for those actively working in or aspiring to leadership roles within the targeted sector.
Best suited for professionals in arts/culture leadership roles.
"This course is perfect for chief executives or senior managers in the arts."
"It's clearly aimed at those aspiring to leadership roles in the sector."
"I think it's most beneficial for people already working in arts administration or management."
"While valuable, it seems most applicable to those with some experience."
Builds a solid understanding of key concepts.
"I feel I have a much stronger foundation in effective fundraising after completing this course."
"It provided a great overview of leadership roles in arts organizations."
"I have a better grasp of cultural entrepreneurship concepts now."
"The course helped solidify my understanding of organizational development."
Provides practical tools and insights for immediate use.
"This course gave me actionable steps I can take right away to improve fundraising efforts."
"I learned practical tools for developing a stronger organizational vision and mission."
"The strategies for change management were particularly helpful."
"I now have a clearer understanding of developing sustainable business models."
Content is highly relevant to arts/culture sector professionals.
"I found the course to be highly relevant to my work in the arts and culture sector."
"The content provided me with practical strategies I can apply directly to fundraising."
"It is specifically tailored to the arts, which makes it incredibly useful compared to generic fundraising courses."
"I gained valuable insights into leadership challenges unique to arts organizations."

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