Advocacy
Good non-profits advocate! Regardless of an organization's non-profit status, it can advocate for the work it does in its community to city, state, and national leaders. Without a compass and a way to get to desired outcomes, non-profits can often seem lost or lacking inspiration. Principal Daniel Ronan has produced numerous strategic plans for arts, culture, and heritage non-profits, including arts advocacy organizations, historical societies, and heritage tourism non-profits.
Typical Client: An arts, culture, or heritage institution needing a fresh look from an outsider's perspective.
Professional Fee: Billed as a "per-project" based fee, or an arrangement made with the client.
Daniel provided generous support to Activating Heritage, the Chicago Cultural Alliance’s annual conference. Daniel solicited and confirmed the conference’s keynote speaker, Representative Camille Lily of Oak Park, Illinois. Her role as the keynote was particularly fitting due to her chairmanship of the Museums, Arts, and Cultural Enhancement Committee, where she serves as the chief museum advocate in the Illinois General Assembly. Her remarks fit nicely with the conference’s theme of youth engagement and education. During the day-long gathering at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Daniel also assisted in facilitating a guided discussion between foundations and cultural heritage institutions. I highly recommend Daniel for his unique ability to serve as a collaborator and convener of arts and culture advocates in projects that bridge non-profits with philanthropy and elected officials.
– Peter Vega, Chicago Cultural Alliance Executive Director
Daniel provided generous support to Activating Heritage, the Chicago Cultural Alliance’s annual conference. Daniel solicited and confirmed the conference’s keynote speaker, Representative Camille Lily of Oak Park, Illinois. Her role as the keynote was particularly fitting due to her chairmanship of the Museums, Arts, and Cultural Enhancement Committee, where she serves as the chief museum advocate in the Illinois General Assembly. Her remarks fit nicely with the conference’s theme of youth engagement and education. During the day-long gathering at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Daniel also assisted in facilitating a guided discussion between foundations and cultural heritage institutions. I highly recommend Daniel for his unique ability to serve as a collaborator and convener of arts and culture advocates in projects that bridge non-profits with philanthropy and elected officials.
– Peter Vega, Chicago Cultural Alliance Executive Director
