The Arts & Business Council of New York has unveiled its Employee Engagement program, but what does that mean? Businesses that want to succeed and be creative are looking for ways to retain employees and inspire creativity, innovation, team-building and more.  Whether it is an individual volunteer opportunity, pro bono consulting, or bringing the arts into the workplace, partnering with arts organizations can offer many valuable benefits to business employees that lead to greater recruitment, retention and innovation.

To utilize volunteers effectively and fill an organizational need, it is crucial to strategically identify, scope, and manage your volunteer projects. In this workshop, you will learn about tools and resources to help you run a successful project and have your volunteers coming back for more!

Presented by the Arts & Business Council of New York in collaboration with the Foundation Center.

How can you tailor your organization's message to create deeper engagement with volunteers? Arts organizations will learn effective ways to engage and retain their business volunteers with the goal of creating long-term advocates for its mission. Attendees will work through three steps of volunteer engagement: Engagement beyond the first interaction; Education as a basis for building advocates; Expanding volunteer commitment to the next level.

Join the Arts & Business Council of New York as we gather with friends and alumni of the Multicultural Arts Management Internship Program!
Kick off the holidays by reconnecting with program arts hosts, mentors, and former interns!

Do you want to become more involved in the arts in New York City? Interested in using your skills to make an impact in a creative field?

Join the Arts & Business Council of New York (ABC/NY), along with arts organizations from across the city, for an evening of volunteer matching in the arts! We will feature all types of volunteer opportunities from disciplines including dance, theater, music, and visual arts.

Are you interested in applying your skills to a creative field? Looking for tips on how to develop and manage a successful volunteer project? Join the Arts & Business Council of New York in collaboration with Taproot as we celebrate Pro Bono Day with this exciting panel. Hear from arts organizations about their personal experience with pro bono volunteers – how they developed and managed impactful projects, and maintained lasting relationships!

Email Caleb at [email protected] for event details and how to RSVP!

Join the Arts & Business Council of New York on Twitter this Friday! The day will be dedicated to sharing resources, tips, and success stories centered around the topic of pro bono for the arts!

Follow @ArtsBizNY and participate in the conversation using the hash tag #ArtsProBono!

AGENDA:
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Networking Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 am Keynote & Panel Discussions

KEYNOTE DISCUSSION:
Commissioner Tom Finkelpearl, Commissioner Cultural Affairs, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
Moderator: Glenn Coleman, Editor, Crains New York Business

In honor of National Arts & Humanities Month, explore with us and selected writers the impact of giving to, volunteering with, and particpating in the arts!

How do the arts - in partnership with businesses, communities, and the economy - egage diversity through volunteerism?

How can you be more innovative and effective when it comes to engaging business volunteers? Join the Arts & Business Council of New York for this professional development opportunity!

Join us in a conversation about the development, structure, and key takeaways from the Emerging Leaders and Multicultural Arts Management Internship programs, which have both enriched arts management by spotlighting new voices and positioning top talent within arts organizations.