Culture:SHIFT™ is the region’s only comprehensive technology assistance initiative dedicated to the needs of creative economy organizations. Since 2001, the Arts + Business Council has partnered with more than 50 technology companies to bring tech expertise to arts and culture organizations.
Applications are now closed. Please check back in Fall 2020 to apply or reach out to Tommy Butler at 215-790-3827 or [email protected] for more information.
For Technology Professionals
Technology professionals who participate in Culture:SHIFT expand their skills and networks while lending much-needed and valued support to our cultural community. The ideal volunteer has technology expertise in at least one specific area and possesses creativity, initiative and flexibility.
We’ve mastered the art of the match, and we know how to help you and your company do good business in the region. Successful candidates have a strong interest in the arts and community engagement. Candidates should be willing to commit 5 to 10 hours a month on a consulting project. Culture:SHIFT projects typically take 3 to 6 months to complete.
There is a one-time participation fee of $250 per participant. Many companies subsidize this fee, recognizing that having employees involved as volunteers offers both professional development opportunities and a way to enhance the company’s presence in the community.
For Arts + Culture Organizations
New skills and strategies can keep your organization on the cutting edge. Join the more than 260 arts, culture and heritage organizations working with ABC to engage untapped networks of support for your staff, board and community. If you’re an arts manager or board member who could benefit from a fresh perspective or additional expertise, and you’re willing to invest time and energy to lead your organization through a project, with the help of an experienced technology professional, then Culture:SHIFT is for you. Arts and cultural organizations pay an administrative fee to the Arts and Business Council when a Culture:SHIFT volunteer is placed. The fee is:
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$200 for organizations with operating budgets under $250,000
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$300 for organizations with operating budgets $250,000 to $500,000
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$500 for organizations with operating budgets $500,000 to $1 million
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$750 for organizations with operating budgets $1 million to $5 million
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$1,250 for organizations with operating budgets over $5 million
Program Impact
The Kimmel Center
Volunteer Ashley Moran, Senior Director of Customer Journey & Experience Design, Comcast, worked with The Kimmel Center and its patrons to design an in-depth customer journey map, documenting the many touch points a patron has with the organization when visiting for a performance. Based on Ashley’s contributions, the organization is using their customer journey map to pitch bigger investments to senior management around new systems like marketing automation and perhaps even influencing design of its current facilities.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center repurposed a historic Armory building as a theater for film and live performance in West Chester, Pennsylvania. In trying to balance construction, performance needs, and staff needs, the founders knew they needed help with technology planning. Volunteers Brendan McGeehan, Senior Manager, Enterprise Business Intelligence, Comcast, and Jacob Field, Sourcing Execution Analyst, Accenture, helped the team understand their technology needs and install new products. Uptown! opened its doors on December 31, 2016, with a sold-out celebration and is now home to several resident companies and host to a busy schedule of performances.
Philadelphia Clef Club
Philadelphia Clef Club experienced significant growth in their music education program following Culture:SHIFT. In the past, the organization was using yellow cards to write down who paid tuition. With the help of CapTech, they can produce reports and track students and better link program delivery and finance. They drew upon their work with CapTech to demonstrate a track record of bringing in consultants that resulted in strong enhancements of organization. They made a proposal to Philadelphia Foundation which will be providing a 2-year grant of $60,ooo to further grow staff leadership development.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Tommy Butler, Director, Programs + Operations, at (215) 790-3827 or [email protected] for more information.
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