With Dot Connector Studio, based in Philadelphia, we conducted desk research, wrote blog posts, and interviewed experts on the global trends most likely to impact the Wikimedia Foundation's long-term strategic prospects and plans. You can read our work on the Wikimedia strategy website (scroll to "Foundation Research Into Major Trends), and read the final report here.
Read MoreArts Midwest
With Christine Dwyer of RMC Research, an inquiry into the resilience of organizations involved in the ArtsLab program (PDF)
Read MoreOPERA America
Lutman & Associates is assisting with the development and delivery of OPERA America’s Innovation Grants , supporting innovative projects in opera’s most important areas of practice, including artistic vitality, audience experience, organizational effectiveness and community connections.
Read MoreKresge Foundation
In 2016 we conducted a formative evaluation of the Kresge Foundation's suite of investments in programs to support individual artists in Detroit. The final report on this project will be released in early 2018.
Read MoreWyncote Foundation, Philadelphia, PA
Research and writing of Like, Link, Share: How Cultural Institutions are Embracing Digital Technology, and in 2016, onward to subsequent initiatives
Read MoreArts Midwest, Minneapolis, MN
Development and implementation of Orchestras 20/20: Context, Community, Collaboration, a cohort-based capacity-building program for orchestras in small cities in MN, ND, and SD
Read MoreCharlotte Street Foundation
Support for a community-wide planning process
Read MoreChildren's Theater Company
For evaluation of the Kidcentricity program
Read MoreDeveloping Radio Partners
Support for strategic planning and facilitation of the organization's first Board retreat
Read MoreF.R. Bigelow Foundation
Preparation of a background document and presentation for the Foundation Board's discussion about the opportunities and obstacles to providing operating grants as part of their grantmaking mix.
Read MoreGeneration Next
Development support for this coalition of civic, business, and education leaders working to close racial achievement and opportunity gaps
Read MoreGeorge Family Foundation
Multiple assignments for program assessment and development
Read MoreMardag Foundation
Program support for Grants Committee's investigation of the social, employment, education, and other conditions affecting vulnerable children and families in Greater Minnesota
Read MoreLeague of American Orchestras
Support for program development for a new initiative to support innovation in American orchestras.
Read MoreMedia Impact Funders
Preparation of eight brief case studies for inclusion in the report Molto + Media, media funding for arts and culture in the U.S.
Read MoreMercury
Led the strategic planning process for this Houston-based chamber orchestra and then worked with the Board to search for and hire a new Executive Director
Read MoreMinneapolis Institute of Art
Multiple projects as Entrepreneur in Residence in 2014-15
Read MoreMinnesota Public Radio
Multiple projects in support of senior leadership
Read MoreMinnesota State Arts Board
Lutman & Associates received a grant from the MSAB to provide four full-day workshops on Digital Strategy and Engagement in 2017. Dates will be announced soon. The workshops are aimed for small cultural organizations, individual artists, and creative small businesses.
Read MoreMSPWIN (Workforce Innovation Network)
Development support for this multi-funder initiative that seeks to dramatically increase the number of adults earning family-sustaining wages, especially people of color
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