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Miami Emerging Arts Leaders - Fundraising Fundamentals: Proven Development Techniques and Strategies with Juan José Escalante, Executive Director of Miami City Ballet

How can nonprofit arts organizations fundraise for the future? Join the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders for a virtual conversation with Miami City Ballet’s Executive Director Juan José Escalante as he shares time-tested techniques and innovative strategies that drive donor engagement, increase funding, and sustain long-term support for cultural nonprofit organizations. Gain practical insights and walk away with actionable tools to elevate your fundraising initiatives to new heights.

Escalante has more than 30 years of experience in arts management mainly centered on financial and executive leadership positions. In his role as Executive Director of the National Dance Institute (NDI), Escalante assumed leadership of NDI’s fundraising strategies, nurtured relationships with and cultivated its Board of Directors, and assessed its operating health through a holistic and strategic lens. Prior to joining NDI, Escalante served as the Executive Director of the José Limón Dance Foundation for nine years. Escalante secured the organization’s fiscal health through enhancing revenue and sustainable strategies while honoring the Board’s institutional goals and Artistic Director’s vision. Escalante returned to Miami from New York City to serve in his current role as Executive Director of Miami City Ballet. 

All are welcome and the session will be followed by a Q&A.


Fundraising Fundamentals: Proven Development Techniques and Strategies with Juan José Escalante, Executive Director of Miami City Ballet

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM 


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(Free event on Zoom)

Hosted by the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders, a program of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, with support from the Arts and Business Council of Miami and the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The Miami Emerging Arts Leaders is an initiative of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs to identify and cultivate the next generation of diverse arts leaders in our community. The Miami Emerging Arts Leaders provides networking and resource sharing opportunities to encourage diverse, young/new arts administrators to explore professional development issues and opportunities. All arts professionals are welcome. Find out about upcoming events by subscribing to the email newsletter: www.miamidadearts.org.