Join us on September 26, 2024 at 1:00 pm EST for the next event in our Virtual Research Series, THE ART OF ADAPTATION: STEERING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND FOSTERING RESILIENCE IN CRISIS AND BEYOND with Cleopatra Charles! This event is free for AAAE members and $6 for non-AAAE members. Register here or at the website link below.

Using a strategic leadership lens, this presentation examines the role of arts leaders in steering their organizations through turbulent times, emphasizing the importance of ethical decision-making and impactful actions. It contributes to the discourse on leadership in the arts by highlighting how strategic decision-making processes can foster resilience and sustainability in adversity, thereby supporting organizations and their communities.

Cleopatra Charles

Cleopatra Charles is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Affairs and Administration at Rutgers University, where she has been since 2010. Her research delves into the intricacies of nonprofit financial sustainability, exploring innovative approaches to fundraising, budgeting, and risk management. She is dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of financial strategies within arts and cultural nonprofit organizations. Charles is coauthor of Financial Leadership for the Arts: Sustainable Strategies for Creative Organizations (UNC Press,2024).