Leadership Transition With a new CEO appointed in February 2026, there's an opportunity to engage the organization at the executive level to align partnerships, fundraising initiatives, and program collaborations that leverage the refreshed leadership direction.

Fundraising & Grants As a mid-sized nonprofit with substantial funding in the $10M–$25M range, there is room to propose expanded donor stewardship platforms, grant management solutions, and philanthropic campaign services to optimize giving, reporting, and donor engagement.

Community Programs Active collaboration with local arts entities and recent event programming indicate demand for event management, volunteer coordination tools, and immersive audience experiences that can be monetized or sponsored.

Technology Modernization Current tech stack includes QuickBooks, Google/Microsoft suites, cloud services, design tools, and Sentry—positions the council as a candidate for integrated nonprofit platforms, data analytics, and cloud-based collaboration solutions to improve efficiency and impact measurement.

Storytelling & Outreach Longstanding focus on arts advocacy and community development presents opportunities for digital marketing, content production, donor analytics, and sponsorship packaging to elevate visibility and fundraising results.