Diversity: The Voices Of Sarasota

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1 Diversity: The Voices Of Sarasota SUMMARY Mission Through songs of hope and inclusion, our LGBT chorus celebrates all of humanity and inspires our community to embrace equality. Contact Information Primary Address P.O.Box th Street Sarasota, Fl Sarasota, FL Alternate Address th Street Sarasota FL Phone Website Facebook Diversity-The-Voices-of-Sarasota General Information nprofit Organization Does Business As (DBA) Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota Gulf Coast Mens Chorus Tax Exempt Status Diversity: The Voices Of Sarasota Public Supported Charity Incorporation Year 1998 State Charitable Solicitations Permit Feb 2019 State Registration 0 1

2 BACKGROUND & NEEDS Impact Statement Accomplishments:1. Prepared and performed both a Spring and Holiday Concert of 18 musical pieces at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center with 35 singers, some able to read music and some not. The chorus was accompanied by local musicians and soloists. It was very well received by the community.2. Diversity performed at the installation ceremony for the new pastor at Saint Andrew United Church of Christ.3. Successfully embarked on a search for a new Artistic Director and secured the well experienced and talented, Bruce Ensinger. 4. Formed a Recruitment and Retention committee where more that 20 new and diverse voices joined the chorus.5. Supported All Faiths Food Bank with a successful food drive during the month of vember Also, supported First Step's Mother and Infant program donating many items of need for both the moms and infants during the month of December Goals 2017: 1. To contribute to the artistic enhancement of the Greater Sarasota Community by providing at least 2 major choral performances.2. To continue to serve as advocates and supporters of LGBT youth causes and organizations. 3. To serve as a bridge in uniting the LGBT and straight communities through music and song.4. To extend our outreach and engagement to other diverse segments of the Sarasota community through partnerships with schools, churches, and mosques. Needs Statement Pressing needs:1. An underwriter for our holiday and/or spring concerts ($6,000 to $10,000.)2. Funding for updated brochures, concert playbills, advertising, and business cards ($2,000 to $4,000.)3. A laptop computer with updated software for accounting, management, and technical support of our website and social media presence ($3,000.) 4. Continuing funding to support the replacement of dated and deteriorated costumes and scenery ($2,500.)5. A color laser printer to assist with coping programs, inserts, news letters and documents for mailing to Diversity supporters ($800-$ ) Background Statement Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota debuted originally as the Gulf Coast Men's Chorus in December of 1997 and joined with the women's group Harmony in Today, together as Diversity, the chorus performs in many venues in the Greater Sarasota Community. Diversity regularly performs at the Pride Festivals of both Sarasota and Manatee counties, World Aids Day ceremonies and has participated in a joint concert with The Sarasota Pops Orchestra directed by Robyn Bell. Additionally, Diversity joins with the international LGBT community every four years at the GALA festivals nationwide, and performed Sing for a Cure at Carnegie Hall in New York City. As we have developed over the years, we have been fortunate to be inspired and led by some amazingly talented artistic directors. Our Interim Artistic Director is Bruce Ensinger. Bruce joined the Diversity family in January as our accompanist. When Jon Arterton was no longer able to be our conductor, Bruce agreed to accompany and plan our December concert. Bruce earned an AB degree in Music Education from West Liberty State College and an MM in Music History and Literature from Ohio University. He completed additional studies at the University of Zürich, Princeton University, Westminster Choir College, Duquesne University, WVU and St. John Lateran in Rome, Italy. Ensinger has been a church musician since he was a 7th grader and taught public school music in WV for 38 years. Here is a statement to you from Bruce Ensinger: To the Philanthropic Community: "The arts are not a frill. The arts are a response to our individuality and our nature, and help to shape our identity. What is there that can transcend deep difference and stubborn divisions? The arts. They have a wonderful universality. Art has the potential to unify. It can speak in many languages without a translator. The arts do not discriminate. The arts can lift us up." Former Texas Congresswoman Barbara Jordan I am humbled to serve as director/accompanist for Diversity. The group made me feel so welcome when I became their accompanist in January. As I assume the role of Artistic Director and meet regularly with members of the board, I appreciate Diversity even more. t only do they share their love of music and care and concern for each other, they are assisting with a food drive in October and purchasing gifts for mothers and infants in need at Christmas. Daily we see one group of people positioned another. w, more than ever, we need to rejoice in our differences and help those who need our help. Diversity has members from various races, economic class, religious affiliation, and professional background but work together beautifully for the good of the entire organization. Their positive attitude and great work ethic inspire me. Come to one of our concerts and let us 2

3 inspire you. Statement from the Board Chair Seven years ago, I was looking for a place where I could feel comfortable and be accepted as part of a community. I joined Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota because I recognized it an organization which brings people together as one through song. I was asked to step forward and become the President of this group to lead us back from our losses, both financial and artistic. After losing our Artistic Director, accompanist, and Executive Board mid-season , my job was to help bring us back to being a loving family of performers. We are now on track and flourishing to fulfill our mission to inspire the LGBT and Greater Sarasota Community through song. Our expenses remain a challenge as we depend on members' dues, donations, ticket sales, and sponsors, all of which vary from month to month. While it is not always apparent to our audiences and supporters, our expenses are substantial. Some of our expenses include the purchase and licensing of music, venue rental, salaries for our artistic director, website management, costumes, rehearsal space, rent, storage and more. We are diligent with our budgeting just to make ends meet. Our margins are small. We are still in need of financial support to afford our two main performances each year. We are an LGBT and LGBTfriendly group, and we are unique within the Sarasota artistic community. We are made up of people who share a common belief in equality for all. Race, religion, and sexual orientation does not separate our chorus members. Our audiences represent the same diversity and love of music that the chorus does. I feel we are a family who shares all things in our lives. The hurtful things we do as a society can only be changed by people participating and supporting Diversity's mission in our world and community. This is why I love singing and serving with this group and I can only hope that we will continue to grow and work to enrich our community. In May we will be performing a program called "All About Love" featuring a number of songs by Cole Porter, George and Ira Gershwin, Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein and more. We are honored to have been asked to perform an original piece written by Ann Hampton Callaway honoring the memory of a young LGBT man, Tyler Clemente a violin student at Rutgers University. The chorus will be accompanied by a violinist, soloist and other local musicians. S. Joan FaucherPresidentDiversity: The Voices of Sarasota Statement from the CEO/Executive Director Areas Served FL- Manatee FL-Pinellas FL- Sarasota FL- Charlotte FL- Hillsborough Although our primary performance location has been in Sarasota County, we draw membership and audience from the larger geographic area. Additionally, we have performed in Manatee and Pinellas Counties, Key West, Miami, Denver, New York, Montreal, and San Jose,CA. Service Categories Primary Organization Type Secondary Organization Type Tertiary Organization Type Arts,Culture & Humanities Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy Public & Societal Benefit 3

4 PROGRAMS Performances Description The chorus has two major performances, a holiday concert in the fall and a spring concert. Our musical selections range from Broadway show tunes and standards to contemporary and classical. Our holiday concerts typically include music from around the world and from a variety of faiths as we embrace our diverse cultures and evoke the warmth and family feelings of the holiday season. Budget $14, Category Program Linked to Organizational Strategy Population Served Short Term Success Long Term Success Program Success Monitoring Program Success Examples Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other Musical Performances Adults Lesbian, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgendered At-Risk Populations Continued growth in our musical skills, chorus membership and attendance at our concerts. We believe in the power of music to change livesin the affirmation of the place of LGBT people in our societythat there is unity in diversitythat music builds bridges to bring communities together. Increased chorus membershipattendance at our concertsdonations and ad revenuecommunity partnerships We continue to grow in our musical ability as evidenced by our more challenging repertoire. Community organizations continue to invite us back for performances and new performance requests are on the increase. Comments from our audiences continue to provide evidence that our music is changing lives and attitudes within our community. Comments Program Comments by Organization Voices soaring with songs of hope, love, and inclusion, our LGBT chorus celebrates all, without exclusion, inspiring courage and acceptance in our community and embracing equality for all. 4

5 MANAGEMENT CEO/Executive Director CEO/Executive Director CEO Executive Director Former CEOs/Executive Directors David Phillips July June 2012 Staff & Volunteer Statistics Full Time Staff 0 Part Time Staff 0 Staff Retention Rate % Professional Development N/A Contractors 3 Volunteers 20 Management Reports to Board CEO/Executive Director Formal Evaluation Senior Management Formal Evaluation nmanagement Formal Evaluation N/A N/A Collaborations UCC and MCC Charities; Sarasota Pride; Manatee Pride; ALSO Out Youth; The Pops Orchestra; GALA Festival, Booker High School. Comments Management Comments by Organization n/a 5

6 GOVERNANCE Board Chair Board Chair Joan Faucher Company Affiliation volunteer Board Term June 2018 to May 2019 Board Chair Board Members Name Affiliation Status Beverly Alter Community Volunteer Voting Bern Cattanach Community Volunteer Voting Michael Chesek Community Volunteer Voting Joan Faucher Community Volunteer Voting Deborah Hall Community Volunteer Voting Sharon Moorehead Community Volunteer Voting Karen Nee Community Volunteer Voting Sandra Rice Community Volunteer Voting Francisco Suarez Community Volunteer nvoting Lydia Young Community Volunteer Voting Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 9 Hispanic/Latino 1 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 2 Female 8 t Specified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 3 Board Term Limits 3 Board Orientation Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 12 6

7 Board Meeting Attendance % 78 Board Self-Evaluation Written Board Selection Criteria Percentage of Board Making Monetary Contributions 100 Percentage of Board Making In-Kind Contributions 100 Constituency Includes Client Representation Standing Committees Communications / Promotion / Publicity / Public Relations Finance Marketing Executive Membership Technology Volunteer By-laws Special Events (Golf Tournament, Walk / Run, Silent Auction, Dinner / Gala) Production Community Outreach / Community Relations Comments Governance Comments by Organization n/a 7

8 FINANCIALS Current Financial Info Tax Year Begins 2018 Tax Year Ends 2019 Projected Revenue $43, Projected Expenses $35, Total Projected Revenue includes "in-kind" contributions/ donations Endowment Value $0.00 Spending Policy N/A Spending Policy Percentage 0 Tax Credits Capital Campaign In a Capital Campaign Campaign Goal 0 IRS Form 990s Income Tax 990-EZ Form 990 Form IRS EZ Tax Return Income Tax 990-EZ Income Tax 990-EZ Income Tax 990-EZ Income Tax 990-EZ Form 990 Form 990 Solvency Short Term Solvency Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities Long Term Solvency Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% 0% Historical Financial Review Revenue and Expenses 8

9 Total Revenue $56,018 $41,232 $47,089 Total Expenses $30,947 $40,202 $45,876 Revenue Sources Foundation and Corporation $0 $0 $0 Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal $0 $0 $0 State $0 $0 $0 Local $0 $0 $0 Unspecified $0 $0 $0 Individual Contributions $50,578 $34,557 $39,309 Indirect Public Support $0 $0 $0 Earned Revenue $0 $0 $0 Investment Income, Net of Losses $0 $0 $0 Membership Dues $5,440 $6,675 $7,780 Special Events $0 $0 $0 Revenue In-Kind $0 $0 $0 Other $0 $0 $0 Expense Allocation Program Expense $16,118 $40,202 $45,876 Administration Expense $14,829 $0 $0 Fundraising Expense $0 $0 $0 Payments to Affiliates $0 $0 $0 Total Revenue/Total Expenses Program Expense/Total Expenses 52% 100% 100% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 0% 0% 0% Assets and Liabilities Total Assets $37,053 $7,950 $6,920 Current Assets $37,053 $7,950 $6,920 Long-Term Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Current Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Total Net Assets $37,053 $7,950 $6,920 Top Funding Sources Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Contributions, gifts, grants $50,578 Contributions, gifts, grants $34,557 Contributions, gifts, grants $39,309 Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Membership Dues Membership Dues Membership Dues Amount $5,440 $6,675 $7,780 Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 Comments Financial Comments by Foundation Financial information taken from IRS Form 990-EZ. Individual contributions include foundation and corporate support. 9

10 PLANS, POLICIES & LICENSES Plans Fundraising Plan Communication Plan Strategic Plan Years Strategic Plan Considers Management Succession Plan Continuity of Operations Plan N/A Policies Organizational Policies and Procedures Written Conflict of Interest Policy ndiscrimination Policy Directors and Officers Insurance Policy Whistle Blower Policy Document Destruction Policy Government Licenses Is your organization licensed by the Government? Planning & Policies Comments Planning & Policies Comments by Organization Planning & Policies Comments by Foundation Created Copyright