Advice on Hiring a First Fundraiser

/ All Regions, Collaborations, Community Building, Events/Performances, Gather Together, News and Resources, Professional Development / By Patrick Scafidi

The Ensemble seeks to connect and inform all people who are committed to ensemble music education for youth empowerment and social change.

The Ensemble Newsletter

News & Resources

Advice on Hiring a First Fundraiser

05-06-2026

If you are going to hire a staff member as your first dedicated fundraiser, Patrick Slevin (Executive Director of Austin Soundwaves) offers advice based on his personal experience. Read his short LinkedIn post about one important preparation you should undertake before you hire that first fundraising staff member.

Arts Administration, Arts Fundraising, Austin Soundwaves, Capacity Building, Development Staff, Executive Director Advice, Fundraising, Fundraising Preparation, Leadership Strategy, May 2026 Basket, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Management, Organizational Development, Resource Development, Staff Hiring

Africa, Events/Performances, Performance, Strings, the world ensemble

Mozambique’s Xiquitsi Program Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary

Patrick Scafidi

All Regions, North America, Teaching & Learning, the ensemble

From the Editor

Patrick Scafidi

Gather Together, North America, the ensemble

Take A Stand Junior Strings

Patrick Scafidi

Africa, Collaborations, Funding & Support, Gather Together, Student Voice & Leadership, the world ensemble

New Ghetto Classics Music Video features SAWA Life

Patrick Scafidi

Share

© Copyright 2022 Ensemble News