Will Trice Archives

“We are looking at ways to be creative and asking donors, if you normally give and attend events, still give. Don’t stop giving,” said Elizabeth Pulley, the executive director of Children’s Advocacy Centers.

Arkansas Nonprofits Rebound in Fundraising, Live and in Person

For nonprofits, especially those that rely on fundraisers and events for their revenue, the pandemic caused anxiety and belt-tightening in 2020. read more >

by Marty Cook - October 18, 2021, 12:00am

Michael Fothergill, executive and artistic director of Ballet Arkansas, notes that most performing arts organizations employ a greater number of contract employees than they do regular full-time employees.

Education / Health Care / Investments

A Reimagined World: Performing Arts in a Pandemic

Ballet Arkansas, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra are fighting to keep the lights on — and, where possible, Arkansans employed — while retaining their audiences. read more >

by Jan Cottingham - October 19, 2020, 12:00am

Fred Scarborough said Arkansas Children’s was enjoying a “very healthy, robust year” in philanthropy. “Then March hit.”

Business Services / Education / Health Care

Charity Challenge: Nonprofits Forced to Adjust to COVID-19

Easterseals Arkansas had auction items and flowers arrayed at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock last March, all set for its annual Fashion Event. But an invisible threat was rising. read more >

by Mark Friedman - September 7, 2020, 12:00am

Small Business / Tourism

The Rep Suspends Operations Due Amid COVID-19

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre suspends all programming activities, including productions, events and educational offerings, effective immediately. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - March 31, 2020, 3:34pm