Striving for Success in Times of Change: Leadership in Nonprofit Theatres

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Main Author:	Spires, Laura Ann
Language:	English
Published:	The Ohio State University / OhioLINK 2015
Subjects:	Arts Management Theater nonprofit leadership leadership theatre nonprofit theatre
Online Access:	http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1429176930

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spelling	ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-osu14291769302021-08-03T06:30:16Z Striving for Success in Times of Change: Leadership in Nonprofit Theatres Spires, Laura Ann Arts Management Theater nonprofit leadership leadership theatre nonprofit theatre The question of what constitutes a good leader is an important area of scholarship for many sectors including the government, business corporations, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The nonprofit sector is growing and becoming more institutionalized, which calls for further research to examine how leaders can best deal with this change, and how this growth is impacting the sector. This research will explore leadership practices and styles, and how these methods impact nonprofit organizations. Because of my personal background I have focused on nonprofit theatres in Columbus, Ohio. Nonprofit theatres are unique to other organizations because the art form requires high levels of collaboration; and like other arts organizations, involves large amounts of risk. As will be seen, the nonprofit theatre sector is growing rapidly in America; these organizations need good leadership to survive in a challenging, ever changing environment. Columbus, Ohio hosts a diverse collection of nonprofit theatres, and supports a thriving artistic community. I have used a case study of five nonprofit theatres to provide information on the current status of nonprofit leadership. While nonprofit organizations are led by boards, this research focuses on the executive or artistic director, to examine how one individual can influence and lead an organization. An in-person interview was conducted with the identified leader of each theatre. Anonymous online surveys were sent to other members of the theatre (including board, staff, and ensemble members) to provide information on how the leader is viewed byothers in the organization, and give insights on the leaders interpersonal relationships. Research reveals that nonprofit theatre leaders in Columbus, Ohio are hard workers, lead by example, and are generally liked and appreciated by their subordinates. Leaders struggle with communication, the growth of their organizations, becoming overwhelmed, and delegation. Nonprofit organizations are greatly influenced by funders; leaders make many decisions about programing and organizational structure to better align with funders demands. This research provides a glimpse into the current status of nonprofit leadership in theatres. Best practices for leaders have been identified to help leaders of all organizations succeed through times of increased competition. 2015-05-22 English text The Ohio State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1429176930 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1429176930 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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Striving for Success in Times of Change: Leadership in Nonprofit Theatres

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