Events – Page 10 – League of Chicago Theatres

Useful Frameworks for Strategic Planning

Useful Frameworks for Strategic Planning The aim of this seminar is to introduce organizational leaders and department heads in the Chicago Theatre community to a few easy to construct and useful strategic frameworks for building and scaling successful organizations. These tools will help organizations find clarity related to their strategic priorities. The seminar will introduce the “Business Canvas Model” and an impact measurement framework called the “Balance Scorecard.” We will explore the fundamentals of these frameworks and the how to and the benefits of these models using past examples. The goal of …

Marketing & Microbrews

Marketing & Microbrews Join marketing staff from Chicago area performing arts companies for a drink and industry conversation. These informal gatherings encourage networking and resource-sharing between performing arts marketing professionals from organizations both large and small. This is a great opportunity to meet new marketing colleagues, and to discuss topics such as sales strategies, advertising plans, websites, social media trends, and more! Kick off this upcoming season with pizza and a first round on us on the outdoor patio at Roots Handmade Pizza’s in the South Loop. The restaurant is located in …

Non-Profit Tax Seminar

Non-Profit Tax Seminar Patrick Burke is a partner with Friedman & Huey with over 30 years of experience in the field. Pat specializes in individual taxation while also administering his firm’s tax-exempt organization practice, financial statement practice, peer review program, and firm-wide quality control efforts. Pat is a member of the AICPA, IL CPA Society, and he has been a guest lecturer at universities and numerous non-profits. Patrick will cover many helpful topics for non-profit administrators in his presentation, including: 990’s: Tips for filing and pitfalls to avoid How to keep your …

Deb’s Farewell Celebration

Deb’s Farewell Celebration Join us to toast Deb Clapp’s 14 years with the League of Chicago Theatres and wish her well in her next adventures! Light appetizers and refreshments will be served.

Indigenous Land Acknowledgement: Why It Is, What It Is, and What It Is Not

Indigenous Land Acknowledgement: Why It Is, What It Is, and What It Is Not Participants will explore the whys of Land Acknowledgements and how they can sometimes be associated with performative allyship. Through guided exercises, participants will explore their relationship to Indigenous lands and reflect on their participation in the settler state. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the history of Land Acknowledgments and how they can, if created thoughtfully, be utilized to build reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities. RSVP below and you will receive a zoom link for the meeting.

Must Have Google Analytics Settings

Must Have Google Analytics Settings Users of all skill levels can join in as we learn about the nuts and bolts of Google Analytics. Google Analytics is a series of free tools offered by Google that can help organizations do things like: see how many visitors are coming to their website, see what cities or countries those visitors are coming from, learn what platforms are driving traffic to their website, review how visitors are interacting with their website and much, much more. However! – in order for these tools to function properly, users …

Marketing & Manhattans

Marketing & Manhattans Join marketing staff from other Chicago area theatre companies for a drink and conversation. These informal gatherings encourage networking and resource-sharing between theatre marketing professionals from organizations both large and small. Enjoy a first round on us and meet with marketing colleagues from across the city to discuss topics like sales strategies, advertising plans, websites, social media marketing, and more! Please only RSVP for this event if you are likely to attend as the number of participants will influence our planning. Please note that this event will be held indoors …