Cantus 2020 Strategic Direction Materials

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS – recommended to the Board by Cantus

1. Definition of goals;

·       Short term goal (1-2 years):  Identify and implement equitable salary for singers; Identify and implement funding source for salary increase; Research increase in retirement plan, days off per month, and data/tech allowance; Research sabbatical possibility
·       Long term goal (3-5 years): Sustainable plan for compensation

2.  Impact on Mission/Finance/Artistic:

·       Mission
·       Artistic
·       Finance

3.  Execution

·       Resources
·       Action plan
·       Expense
·       Staff


SPACE

1. Definition of goals;

·       Short term goal (1-2 years):  Immediate solution for July 1st occupancy (office & rehearsal)
·       Long term goal (3-5 years): Deciding to stay with short term space/finding our own space

2.  Impact on Mission/Finance/Artistic:

·       Finances
·       Mission
·       Artistic

3.  Execution

·       Resources
·       Action plan
·       Expense
·       Staff


RESERVE FUNDS

1. Definition of goals;

·       Short term goal (1-2 years):  Replace loan from NAF with reserve fund; determine need and use for reserve funds
·       Long term goal (3-5 years):  Create and implement campaign for reserve fund goals

2.  Impact on Mission/Finance/Artistic:

·       Mission
·       Artistic
·       Finance

3.  Execution

·       Resources
·       Action plan
·       Expense
·       Staff

 
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TOURING  - recommended to the Board by Cantus

1. Definition of goals;

·       Short term goal (1-2 years):  Identify standards in booking management; Begin to research replacement
·       Long term goal (3-5 years):  Higher profile venues, higher visibility, international visibility; Change management

2.  Impact on Mission/Finance/Artistic:

·       Mission
·       Artistic
·       Finance

3.  Execution

·       Resources
·       Action plan
·       Expense
·       Staff


GRAMMY-LEVEL VISIBILITY (name recognition) -  recommended to the Board by Cantus

1. Definition of goals;

·       Short term goal (1-2 years): Performances in the New York City bi-annually; When and what we record/programming; Research joining record label & distribution
·       Long term goal (3-5 years): Annual NYC appearance; Grammy nomination or win; Morning show appearance (GMA, Today, etc.)

2.  Impact on Mission/Finance/Artistic:

·       Mission
·       Artistic
·       Finance

3.  Execution

·       Resources
·       Action plan
·       Expense
·       Staff


CANTUS INSTITUTE (formerly Summer Institute)

1. Definition of goals;

·       Short term goal (1-2 years):  soft discussions with local colleges and universities about educational partnership
·       Long term goal (3-5 years):  Implement a 2-week summer institute for collaborative vocal ensemble training which introduces the “gospel” of Cantus to young singers and choral directors

2.  Impact on Mission/Finance/Artistic:

·       Mission
·       Artistic
·       Finance

3.  Execution

·       Resources
·       Action plan
·       Expense
·       Staff


EXPANDED SELF PRODUCED SEASON -  recommended to the Board by Cantus

1. Definition of goals;

·       Short term goal (1-2 years):  Identifying markets where we can self-produce concerts Minnesota trial city
·       Long term goal (3-5 years): Regular season in high visibility market

2.  Impact on Mission/Finance/Artistic:

·       Mission
·       Artistic
·       Finance

3.  Execution

·       Resources
·       Action plan
·       Expense
·       Staff


STAFFING -  recommended to the Board by Cantus

1. Definition of goals;

·       Short term goal (1-2 years): Identify our needs and corollary list of ideal positions; Adding development position; Develop comprehensive staffing plan
·       Long term goal (3-5 years): Implement staffing plan

2.  Impact on Mission/Finance/Artistic:

·       Mission
·       Artistic
·       Finance

3.  Execution

·       Resources
·       Action plan
·       Expense
·       Staff


AUDIENCE

1. Definition of goals;

·       Short term goal (1-2 years):
·       Long term goal (3-5 years):

2.  Impact on Mission/Finance/Artistic:

·       Mission
·       Artistic
·       Finance

3.  Execution

·       Resources
·       Action plan
·       Expense
·       Staff