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artsScene Ottawa-Gatineau Welcome Ottawa Week 27 June 2013 1 Gabriel Jean- Simon, Chair

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artsScene Ottawa-Gatineau Welcome Ottawa Week. 27 June 2013. Gabriel Jean-Simon, Chair. artsScene in Ottawa-Gatineau. Our Mission To engage new generations, young professionals and businesses as patrons and volunteers to support arts and culture in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Goals: - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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artsScene Ottawa-Gatineau

Welcome Ottawa Week

27 June 2013

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Gabriel Jean-Simon, Chair

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• Part of Bfta, a not-for-profit • Launched in January 2010• Local, active volunteer Executive Committee• 250+ followers on Facebook, Twitter and e-mail• Key partners networks (OSSC, NCRYPN, OSA, YPIF)• No firm definition of art and culture • Unique events that engage new generations!

artsScene in Ottawa-Gatineau

Our MissionTo engage new generations, young professionals and businesses as patrons and volunteers to support arts and culture in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.

Goals:IntroduceConnectEngage Inspire and build bridgesNetworkRecognize

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Strengthen arts and culture in Canada by:• building partnerships between business and arts

communities • helping arts organizations to connect with funders and

volunteers in the private sector• communicates the value of investing in the arts • recognizing outstanding business leaders who

contribute to Canada’s artistic and cultural landscape.3

Canada’s national association of business leaders who support the arts since 1974

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• AGF Management Limited• Aimia Inc.• Aqueduct Foundation• BMO Financial Group• Bruce Etherington & Associates• Burgundy Asset Management• Canada Overseas Investments Limited• Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce• Cineplex Media• Deloitte & Touche LLP• Enbridge Inc.• Ernst & Young LLP• Fednav Limited• Franklin Templeton Investments• Gluskin Sheff & Associates• Great-West Life• Harvard Developments Inc.• HSBC Bank Canada• Invesco• Investors Group• Jackman Foundation

BftA’s 42 Members• KPMG LLP• Lignum Investments Ltd.• l’Oreal Canada• Mabe / GE Appliances• Manulife Financial• Michael Vukets & Associates• Morgan Meighen & Associates• Nazca Limited• Power Corporation• Raymond James Ltd.• Rogers Communications Inc.• Shelter Canadian Properties• Sun Life Financial• TD Bank Financial Group• TELUS• The Gail Asper Family Foundation• The Globe and Mail• The Keg Steakhouse and Bar• The RBC Foundation• The Woodbridge Company Ltd.• York University

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• artsVest a matching incentive and sponsorship program stimulates local business investment in the arts.

• artsPitch connects arts organizations to professional advice from respected business advisors.

• artsScene connects young business professionals to the arts in their community through social behind-the-scenes art events. 

• boardLink a matching program connecting young business professionals to volunteer board positions in the arts.

BftA’s National Programs

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artsScene Across Canada

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artsScene Launch: 2006

New chapters launched: 2008 & 2010

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Snapshot of Past Events

• Behind the scenes• Culinary events and demonstrations• Architectural and interior design tours• Embassy Experience and other Signature Events

An evening at the Ottawa School of Art(February 2012)

Embassy Experience(Nov, 2012)

National Art Gallery Scavenger Hunt(April 2011)

Habitat for Humanity Home Tour (Oct, 2010)

Chefs as Artists Demonstration, Cordon Bleu (April, 2010)

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2013: A Time of

Transition

• A Team Renewal

• A Change of Leadership

• A Refocusing of the Roles

• An Opportunity to Seize…

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• Out of 12 executive members, 8 were stepping down.

• 4 people who had assumed leadership roles (co-chairs or vice-chair) were stepping down.

• Among those who were staying, I was designated as Chair.

A Team Renewal & Change of Leadership

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A Refocusing of the Roles

Chair 1

Finance & Administration 1

Public & Stakeholder Relations 1

Marketing & Membership 1

Event Planning & Support 2

Arts Community Outreach 1

Network Development, Recruitment & Sponsorship 1

Boardlink 1

Volunteers Management 1

Director at Large 2

Total 12

Chair 1

Vice-Chair 1

Finance & Sponsorship Team 2

Activities & Operations Team 2

Communication & Marketing Team 2

Social Media Team 2

Volunteer Recruitment & Management Team 2

Total 12

Before: Volunteers were confused about their role and the limits of their responsibilities

Now: Back to the core functions, volunteers work in teams of 2

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…and to Recruit 8 Talented New Executive Members from Various Backgrounds

•Objective 1: Motivated and Competent Volunteers

•Objective 2: Occupational Diversity (public, private, non-for-profit & academic sectors)

An Opportunity to Seize…

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Message

Distribution List (250 members)

Vidéo: http://vimeo.com/54575678

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Referrals

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18 Candidates12 Candidates interviewed8 Candidates selected (1 public sector; 2 private sector; 2 academic sector; 3 non-for-profit sector)

Before: 12 executives members = 12 Canadian Citizens

Now: 12 executive members = 10 Canadian citizens + 2 non-Canadians

Results of the Selection Process

(over 3 months)

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Different Ways to Volunteer

Executive Committee Members• 12 voluneers running the day-to-day operations and

organizing Signature events

Working Group Members • Executive Committee Members will lead working

groups to develop strategic plans (Com. & Mark./Volunteer Manag./etc) and calendar/type of activities

Event Volunteers• boardLink, Embassy Experience, etc.

boardLink Participants• possibility to join other arts organizations volunteer

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QUESTIONS?gabrieljeansimon@hotmail

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