Upcoming Sessions
Don't have the resources for a full contract right now? Join us for our practical courses targeted to small and mighty arts organizations!
One-Day End-Of-Year Campaign Planning Seminar:
REGISTRATION OPEN until Oct 15th
Fall Sessions 2025: registration closed
Do you struggle to stay on top of grant writing? Are you unsure of how to plan for the future in this unstable moment? Are you trying to diversify your income streams to better prepare for instability? Then Benvenuti Arts’ Fall Sessions are for you!
Our Fall Sessions are not just workshops: they are working sessions where you, along with other arts organizations, create the documents you need together with the oversight and support of Benvenuti Arts (BA) Consultants. Each Session includes three (3) group meetings and two (2) 1:1 meetings with a BA Consultant.
When created by our team, BA values the making of these crucial documents at $3,500-$5,000.
With our Sessions, you can get the expertise, process, guidance, one-on-one time and participate for just $500 per Session.
EARLY BIRD SESSION PRICE: $450
EARLY BIRD SEMINAR PRICE: $300
Plus, all the potential from connecting with the growing network of fellow participants. Read below!
Sessions this Fall include:
- Boilerplate Writing: October 8th, October 22nd, and November 5th - 10:00am to 12:00 pm ET
- Plus two 30-minute 1:1’s between meetings.
- Capped at 10 participant organizations.
- You will create a robust boilerplate of strong language with Consultant and peer feedback, as well as be guided through using the boilerplate to simplify grant writing.
- Operations Planning: October 14th, October 15th, and October 29th - 10:00am to 12:00 pm ET
- Plus two 30-minute 1:1’s between meetings.
- Capped at 10 participant organizations.
- You will finish this session with a simple three-year operating plan with annual goals, quarterly metrics for year one, and a three–year budget based on the plan. Note: This is not a full strategic planning process, which is typically longer with stakeholder interviews and Board support. Instead, we will help you determine what ambitious and achievable goals are in this process.
- Fundraising Planning: October 10th, October 24th, and November 6th - 09:30am to 12:00 pm ET
- Plus two 30-minute 1:1’s between meetings.
- Capped at 10 participant organizations.
- You will build a one-year fundraising plan that includes a grants calendar with the targeted prospects, individual campaign outline, board development guidelines, a calendar outlining your fundraising activities and more, as is appropriate for each group.
- End of Year Campaign Planning Seminar: October 17th - 11:00am to 2:30 pm ET
- One (1) day virtual working session.
- Friday, October 17th at 11am - 2.30pm ET.
- Guide you in how to plan an End of Year Campaign that fits your capacity and achieves your goals.
- Participants will complete a Publications Calendar, draft launch language, and strategy for donor lists and prospecting. BA will share a few tools to familiarize yourself with ahead of Seminar day, and we strongly advise to participate in two (2) people per org to help brainstorming.
Practical Details:
- Boilerplate Writing Sessions Cost: $500. This includes registration for two (2) individuals per organization.
- Operations Planning Sessions Cost: $500. This includes registration for two (2) individuals per organization.
- Fundraising Planning Sessions Cost: $500. This includes registration for two (2) individuals per organization.
Fill out this form and conclude your booking process by Sept 19th to access early bird at $450. REGISTRATION CLOSED.
Email rebecca@benvenutiarts.com for more information.
- 1-day End of Year Campaign Planning Seminar Cost: $350. This includes registration for two (2) individuals per organization.
Fill out this form and conclude your booking process by Sept 19th to access early bird at $300. Registration closing Wednesday Oct 15th.
Email rebecca@benvenutiarts.com for more information.
Things to Know:
- You will be asked to fill out a form before the workshops so that our team can prepare. Expect to provide information such as past fundraising activities, past and current organizational budgets, programming plans, staff size, etc.
- You will be asked to share your work with other groups in participating and give feedback on their work. Peer learning is an important part of the Sessions! While these are meant to be live sessions, so that participants are creating documents in real time with our feedback, participants can access recordings if personal matters cause them to miss a meeting.
- Benvenuti Arts uses Google Workspace as we have determined that it is the best set of systems to use for our arts management work. This contributes to our ability to offer high-quality services at low costs for small and mighty individual artists, artist collectives, and arts organizations. Participants will receive our Drive Navigation Guide.
Get in touch for any questions, we cannot wait to see you at our Fall Sessions!
“
This fundraising workshop was incredibly valuable. It offered insightful one-on-one and group sessions that helped clarify my goals and equipped me with effective tools to plan out the year for my organization. With boundless gratitude!
– Kelly Johnson
Executive Director, Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene
"
I’ve truly appreciated how adaptable and proactive you’ve been throughout our partnership. And now, as we dive fully into our 60th-anniversary campaign, I’m excited to see what we’ll accomplish together in this next phase.
– Erika Atkins
Executive Director, Bloomingdale School of Music
“
Sarah knows how to breakdown the ins and outs of the grant systems. She gives you endless amounts of resources and tools to ensure you know which grants you are eligible for and how to make a good application! I highly recommend her workshops and working with her!
– Rachel Berger
Executive Director, The Artist Co-op
BA SESSIONS FAQ
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Can I register for more than one Session?
Yes! We encourage participants to consider registering to more than one Session only if that is sustainable for them and their workload.
Is there an order you recommend to attend BA Sessions?
We particularly suggest groups take Boilerplate Writing and Operations Planning Sessions first, as they complement one another. The Boilerplate Writing Session prepares participants to dig in deeper into the specifics of their work while Operations Planning provides long-term strategy and goal-setting. With those two Sessions completed, Fundraising Planning Sessions can really take off.
Can I bring more than one person from my organization to the Sessions?
Yes - we strongly recommend two people (staff or board members) per organization to bring fresh ideas together to maximize the outcomes of your Session.
Do I need a Gmail account to participate in these Sessions?
No - anyone with any email account can use the Google Suite tools. We use Google Workspace as we have determined that it is one of the more affordable, user friendly set of systems to use for our arts management work. This contributes to our ability to offer high-quality services at low costs for small and mighty individual artists, artist collectives, and arts organizations.
What payment methods do you provide?
We accept payments via the Registration Form, with Paypal or Debit and Credit Cards.
Will I have access to the documents we worked on during the Sessions after the ending meeting?
Absolutely! At the end of every meeting part of the Sessions, you will receive a meeting transcript and video recordings, as well as downloadable documents that you will work on with our guidance. You can read more about what documents will be created in your Session on our website and in your registration form. You can read more about what documents will be created in your Session on our website and in your registration form.
Further Questions
If you have any further questions, please contact sessions@benvenutiarts.com, ideally before the beginning of your Session.
Summer Sessions 2025:
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Is grant writing a constant frustration during every application? Do you need to figure out how you’re going to plan out the upcoming projects and the organization’s operational activities? Then Benvenuti Arts’ Summer Sessions courses are for you!
Our Summer Sessions are not just workshops: they are working sessions where you, along with other arts organizations, create the documents you need together with the oversight and support of Benvenuti Arts (BA) Consultants. Each Session includes three (3) group meetings and two (2) 1:1 meetings with a BA Consultant.
When created by our team, BA values the making of these crucial documents at $3,500-$5,000.
With our Sessions, you can get the expertise, process, guidance, and one-on-one time to create these together just for $500!
Plus, all the potential from connecting with the growing network of fellow participants!
Sessions this Summer include:
- Boilerplate Writing: June 25th, July 2nd, July 9th – 10:00 to 12:00 pm ET
- Plus two 30-minute 1:1’s between meetings.
- Capped at 10 participant organizations.
- You will be walked through the creation of a robust boilerplate of language that can then be used in grant writing, along with actionable and specific Consultant and peer feedback to help you clarify your language.
- Operations Planning: June 26th, July 10th, July 24th – 10:00 to 12:00 pm ET
- Plus two 30-minute 1:1’s between meetings.
- Capped at 10 participant organizations.
- You will finish this session with a one-year fundraising plan that includes a robust grants calendar with solid prospects, the outline for an individual campaign, and a calendar that includes these items, as well as cultivation, events, and more, as is appropriate for each organization.
Practical Details:
Cost: $500 for each Course (Boilerplate, Operations Planning).
Each organization registration includes registration for up to two (2) team members from your organization.
Things to Know:
You will be asked to fill out a form before the workshops so that our team can prepare. Expect to provide information such as past fundraising activities, past and current organizational budgets, programming plans, staff size, etc. You will be asked to share your work with other groups in participating and give feedback on their work. Peer learning is an important part of the Sessions! While these are meant to be live sessions, so that participants are creating documents in real time with our feedback, participants can access recordings if personal matters cause them to miss a meeting.
Get in touch for any questions at the link below, we cannot wait to see you at our Winter Sessions!
Things to Know:
You will be asked to fill out a form before the workshops so that our team can prepare. Expect to provide information such as past fundraising activities, past and current organizational budgets, programming plans, staff size, etc. You will be asked to share your work with other groups in participating and give feedback on their work. Peer learning is an important part of the Sessions! While these are meant to be live sessions, so that participants are creating documents in real time with our feedback, participants can access recordings if personal matters cause them to miss a meeting.
Get in touch for any questions, we cannot wait to see you at our Summer Sessions!
“
This fundraising workshop was incredibly valuable. It offered insightful one-on-one and group sessions that helped clarify my goals and equipped me with effective tools to plan out the year for my organization. With boundless gratitude!
– Kelly Johnson
Executive Director, Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene
"
I’ve truly appreciated how adaptable and proactive you’ve been throughout our partnership. And now, as we dive fully into our 60th-anniversary campaign, I’m excited to see what we’ll accomplish together in this next phase.
– Erika Atkins
Executive Director, Bloomingdale School of Music
“
Sarah knows how to breakdown the ins and outs of the grant systems. She gives you endless amounts of resources and tools to ensure you know which grants you are eligible for and how to make a good application! I highly recommend her workshops and working with her!
– Rachel Berger
Executive Director, The Artist Co-op
BA SESSIONS FAQ
__
Can I register for more than one Session?
Yes! We encourage participants to consider registering to more than one Session only if that is sustainable for them and their workload.
Is there an order you recommend to attend BA Sessions?
We particularly suggest groups take Boilerplate Writing and Operations Planning Sessions first, as they complement one another. The Boilerplate Writing Session prepares participants to dig in deeper into the specifics of their work while Operations Planning provides long-term strategy and goal-setting. With those two Sessions completed, Fundraising Planning Sessions can really take off.
Can I bring more than one person from my organization to the Sessions?
Yes - we strongly recommend two people (staff or board members) per organization to bring fresh ideas together to maximize the outcomes of your Session.
Do I need a Gmail account to participate in these Sessions?
No - anyone with any email account can use the Google Suite tools. We use Google Workspace as we have determined that it is one of the more affordable, user friendly set of systems to use for our arts management work. This contributes to our ability to offer high-quality services at low costs for small and mighty individual artists, artist collectives, and arts organizations.
What payment methods do you provide?
We accept payments via the Registration Form, with Paypal or Debit and Credit Cards.
Will I have access to the documents we worked on during the Sessions after the ending meeting?
Absolutely! At the end of every meeting part of the Sessions, you will receive a meeting transcript and video recordings, as well as downloadable documents that you will work on with our guidance. You can read more about what documents will be created in your Session on our website and in your registration form. You can read more about what documents will be created in your Session on our website and in your registration form.
Further Questions
If you have any further questions, please contact sessions@benvenutiarts.com, ideally before the beginning of your Session.
Winter Sessions 2025 are CLOSED
Is grant writing a constant frustration? Do you need to figure out how you’re going to raise money for your upcoming projects? Have you struggled to wrap your mind around creating an annual fundraising event? Then Benvenuti Arts’ Winter Sessions courses are for you!
Our Winter Courses are not just workshops: they are working sessions where you, along with other arts organizations, create the documents you need together with the oversight and support of Benvenuti Arts (BA) Consultants. Each Course includes three (3) group meetings and two (2) 1:1 meetings with a BA Consultant.
When created by our team, BA values the making of these crucial documents at $3,500-$5,000.
With our Sessions, you can get the expertise, process, guidance, and one-on-one time to create these together just for $500!
Plus, all the potential from connecting with the growing network of fellow participants!
Sessions this Winter include:
- Boilerplate Writing: March 5th, 12th, 19th – 10:00 to 12:00 pm ET
- Plus two 30-minute 1:1’s between meetings.
- Capped at 10 participant organizations.
- You will be walked through the creation of a robust boilerplate of language that can then be used in grant writing, along with actionable and specific Consultant and peer feedback to help you clarify your language.
- Fundraising Planning: March 7th, 14th, 21st – 10:00 to 12:00 pm ET
- Plus two 30-minute 1:1’s between meetings.
- Capped at 10 participant organizations.
- You will finish this session with a one-year fundraising plan that includes a robust grants calendar with solid prospects, the outline for an individual campaign, and a calendar that includes these items, as well as cultivation, events, and more, as is appropriate for each organization.
- Fundraising Event Planning: February 24th, March 10th, 24th – 4:00 to 6:30 pm ET
- Plus two 30-minute 1:1’s between meetings.
- Capped at 10 participant organizations.
- You will finish this session with a fundraising event plan, timeline and set of actions reflecting your organization and values.
Practical Details:
Cost: $500 for each Course (Boilerplate, Fundraising or Fundraising Event Planning).
Each organization registration includes registration for up to two (2) team members from your organization.
Things to Know:
You will be asked to fill out a form before the workshops so that our team can prepare. Expect to provide information such as past fundraising activities, past and current organizational budgets, programming plans, staff size, etc. You will be asked to share your work with other groups in participating and give feedback on their work. Peer learning is an important part of the Sessions! While these are meant to be live sessions, so that participants are creating documents in real time with our feedback, participants can access recordings if personal matters cause them to miss a meeting.
Get in touch for any questions at the link below, we cannot wait to see you at our Winter Sessions!
Fall Sessions 2024 are CLOSED.
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Is grant writing a constant frustration? Do you need to figure out how you’re going to raise money for your upcoming projects? Have you struggled to wrap your mind around creating an annual plan? Then Benvenuti Arts’ Fall Courses courses are for you!
Our Fall Courses are not just workshops: they are working sessions where you, along with other arts organizations, create the documents you need together with the oversight and support of Benvenuti Arts (BA) Consultants. Each Course includes three (3) group meetings and two (2) 1:1 meetings with a BA Consultant.
Our Courses are targeted to arts organizations with budgets of under $750K and independent artists who don’t have the time to create these on their own or the resources to pay an outside consultant for these services.
When created by our team, BA values the making of these crucial documents at $3,500-$5,000.
With our Sessions, you can get the expertise, process, guidance, and one-on-one time to create these together just for $500!
Plus, all the potential from connecting with the growing network of fellow participants!
Sessions this fall include:
- Boilerplate Writing: October 2nd, 16th, 30th – 9:00 to 11:00 am ET
- Plus two 30-minute 1:1’s between meetings.
- Capped at 10 participant organizations.
- You will be walked through the creation of a robust boilerplate of language that can then be used in grant writing, along with actionable and specific Consultant and peer feedback to help you clarify your language.
- Fundraising Planning: October 3rd, 17th, 31st – 9:00 to 11:00 am ET
- Plus two 30-minute 1:1’s between meetings.
- Capped at 10 participant organizations.
- You will finish this session with a one-year fundraising plan that includes a robust grants calendar with solid prospects, the outline for an individual campaign, and a calendar that includes these items, as well as cultivation, events, and more, as is appropriate for each organization.
Practical Details:
Cost: $500 for each Course (Fundraising, Boilerplate, or Budgeting). Each organization registration includes registration for up to two (2) team members from your organization. Current BA Members can use 2 Membership Projects to participate – please talk to the Membership team to learn how!
Things to Know:
You will be asked to fill out a form before the workshops so that our team can prepare. Expect to provide information such as past fundraising activities, past and current organizational budgets, programming plans, staff size, etc. You will be asked to share your work with other groups in participating and give feedback on their work. Peer learning is an important part of the Sessions! While these are meant to be live sessions, so that participants are creating documents in real time with our feedback, participants can access recordings if personal matters cause them to miss a meeting.
Get in touch for any questions at the link below, we cannot wait to see you at our Fall Sessions!
CLOSED: Summer Sessions 2024: Operational and Fundraising Planning, Boilerplate Writing
Benvenuti Arts is launching “Summer Sessions” in 2024 to help small arts groups and individual artists set aside the time for the big, strategic projects that always seem to get bumped off of the to-do list. These practical, multi-part courses are centered on the actual CREATION of the needed documents, which include:
- Operations Planning: You will finish this session with a simple three-year operating plan with annual goals, quarterly metrics for year one, and a three–year budget based on the plan. Note: This is not a full strategic planning process, which is typically longer with stakeholder interviews and Board support. Instead we will help you determine what their ambitious and achievable goals are in this process.
- Fundraising Planning: You will finish this session with a one-year fundraising plan that includes a robust grants calendar with solid prospects, the outline for an individual campaign, and a calendar that includes these items, as well as cultivation, events, and more, as is appropriate for each group.
- Boilerplate Writing: You will be walked through the creation of a robust boilerplate of language that can then be used in grant writing, along with Consultant and peer feedback to help you clarify your language.
Sessions include:
- Three Consultant-led working meetings of 2 to 2.5 hours focused on the creation of these documents. These are based on Benvenuti Arts’ own processes for creating these documents;
- Two 30-minute one-on-ones with a Benvenuti Arts Consultant to go over your work, independent from the group, providing insight and edits;
- Templates and tools for all documents;
- Tools and trainings for how to use these documents in a practical way throughout your year; and
- Peer feedback from others in the Session (each Session has space for up to 10 groups).
These sessions are targeted to arts organizations with budgets of under $750K and independent artists who don’t have the time to create these on their own or the resources to pay an outside consultant for these services. Benvenuti Arts values the creation of these items at $3,500-$5,000 when created by our team. You will get the expertise, process, guidance, and one-on-one time to create these yourself at a highly discounted rate.
Institutional Fundraising: What now?
As we continue to navigate these unknown waters, Benvenuti Arts is here to help you continue building your funder relationships. We’re adapting the institutional (grants) fundraising portion of our workshop, Demystifying the Fundraising Process, to address these uncertain times. In this workshop, we’ll review the basics of foundation and government grant processes, writing a strong application, and then discuss strategies around relationship-building while your projects are restricted by the coronavirus.
This session is designed specifically for organizations with a budget of $250,000 or less and a small staff.
You will leave the workshop with a copy of Benvenuti Arts’ A Simple Guide to Institutional Fundraising in the Arts. In addition, each participating organization and independent artist will receive one-on-one time with Founder Sarah Benvenuti!
What is included:
- One 2-hour workshop on institutional fundraising with practical, tactical output.
- Time to ask Sarah Benvenuti your specific questions.
- A free 30-minute consultation with Sarah Benvenuti, usable within 3 months of the workshop.
- Discounts available for those wanting to attend both the insitutional and individual sessions.
Individual Fundraising: Adapting to the Now
This session is designed specifically for organizations with a budget of $250,000 or less and a small staff.
You will leave the workshop with a copy of Benvenuti Arts’ A Simple Guide to Individual Fundraising in the Arts. In addition, each participating organization and independent artist will receive one-on-one time with Founder Sarah Benvenuti!
What is included:
- One 2-hour workshop on individual fundraising with practical, tactical output.
- ime to ask Sarah Benvenuti your specific questions.
- A free 30-minute consultation with Sarah Benvenuti, usable within 3 months of the workshop.
- Discounts available for those wanting to attend both the insitutional and individual sessions.
“
The Benvenuti Arts Fundraising Workshop was incredibly helpful. My producing partner and I run a fledgling arts organization. Sarah walked us through the basics of multiple approaches to fundraising, all with context from her experience in the field. This helped us understand not just how to fund raise, but the trends and contexts to help us refine our approach. Sarah’s personalized support, including a personal consultation, helped us refocus our strategy towards fundraising, and gave us clear first steps, as well as long-term goals and plans. I cannot recommend her workshop enough.
– Conrad Kluck
FEAST: A Performance Series
MEET SOME OF OUR CLIENTS
Omnium Circus
Omnium Circus believes that a circus experience with a full spectrum of people representative of our global culture as artists, staff and audiences leads the way to a truly diverse, equitable inclusive and accessible society. We create a safe space where people from diverse backgrounds can experience wonder, laughter and joy together.
Bloomingdale School of Music
Bloomingdale School of Music’s mission is to provide open access to high-quality music education to anyone who seeks it, regardless of economic status, ability level, ethnicity, or religious affiliation. BSM offers a diverse set of learning options for students of all ages and skill levels including in-person and virtual private music lessons, group classes, music ensembles, and early childhood classes.
BTFA COLLECTIVE (Black Trans Femmes in the Arts)
To create spaces for the production and preservation of Black trans art and culture by building community with Black trans femme artists and providing them with the resources and support necessary to thrive. We envision a world where Black trans femmes can create without limitations.
