#5 Measuring Arts Impact in Rural Communities with Elise Kiefer, PHD and Author

In this episode, Elise Kiefer discusses the unique challenges and opportunities of managing rural arts organizations. She emphasizes the importance of adopting strategies tailored to rural communities, focusing on mission-driven fundraising and community engagement. Elise also explores how redefining the arts in rural areas and measuring impact beyond traditional metrics can help sustain these organizations for the future. Chapters 00:00 Embracing Strategies for Rural Arts Management 13:24 Community Engagement and Mission-Driven Fundraising 19:40 Redefining the Arts in Rural Communities 23:04 Public Funding and Partnerships 28:03 Measuring Impact and the Importance of Relevance https://www.routledge.com/Rural-Arts-Management/Kieffer-Socolof/p/book/9781032431437 Contact Information: Elise Lael Kieffer, PhD (she/her)[email protected] Program Director & Assistant Professor Nonprofit Leadership StudiesPatricia and Robert Long Endowed Faculty FellowDepartment of Organizational Communication and Leadership Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business Murray State University   Co-Author Dr. Jerome Socolof is an associate professor of arts management in the higher fine and performing arts department at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.