Peter and the Wolf: How the Opera Is Dying With Its Patrons

The announcement of the closing of the San Diego Opera is a tale of caution for nonprofits and a good lesson about engaging the next generation of donors. There were a few philanthropic issues working against the San Diego Opera that resulted in its ultimate demise. - First, the arts sector only receives five percent of the $316.23 billion philanthropic contributions made in the United States. - Second, the Opera was sustained for many years by a few multi-million dollar donations that were not ...