Marco Players Inc. General Information. Contact Information. At A Glance. Nonprofit. Marco Players Inc. Primary Contact First Name.

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1 Marco Players Inc General Information Contact Information Nonprofit Primary Contact First Name Primary Contact Last Name Marco Players Inc Beverly Dahlstrom Address PO Box 2033 Marco Island, FL Phone (239) Organization Web Site Facebook Twitter At A Glance Year of Incorporation 1992 Former Names Organization's type of tax exempt status Marco Island Players 501(c)3 Organization EIN#

2 Statements & Search Criteria Mission The mission of The Marco Players is to provide a venue, and a professional environment, for performers and theater-goers alike to experience entertaining, meaningful, high quality theatrical productions that benefit the community, our volunteers and local community organizations. Background The Marco Players is the oldest not-for-profit, 501(c)3, community theater on Marco Island. As a volunteerdriven organization that operates year-round, The Marco Players deliver live community theater and music to residents and visitors of SW Florida.Started in the 1970's (est. 1974) as a children's play reading group, it was eventually re-created as an adult community theater known as The Marco Island Players. In the late 1970's, the Players incorporated as a non-profit corporation, now known as The Marco Players.In the early 1990's, with the cooperation of Marco Town Center Mall, The Marco Players settled into its current leased spaces which serve as the rehearsal space, box office, tech booth and 83-seat theater space. Needs As The Marco Players raises the curtain for this season, we celebrate over four decades of delivering live community theater to Marco Island! Donations to The Marco Players have made it possible for us to make improvements to the physical theater and to operations. Making improvements to the lighting, sound and physical plans are essential in bringing you the best productions possible. Ticket sales cover basic operational expenses so we can survive. Donations are needed to help us grow. Our immediate needs include:2 New Air Conditioning Units Environmental Maintenance (carpet cleaning, paint)technology to update the Production Tech BoothImprovements to Stage LightingA Green Room Long Term needs concern finding and either rehabing or building a new, larger space to accommodate our growing audience. Areas Of Service Areas Served Areas Served ALL Geographic areas served in Collier County The Marco Players attracts volunteers and theater goings from across Collier County, as well as Fort Myers, Estero and Bonita Springs. Service Catergories Performing Arts 2

3 Programs Programs The Marco Players Theater Description The Marco Players (TMP) is the oldest not-for-profit, Community Theater on Marco Island. TMP's mission is to provide a venue, and a professional environment, for performers and theater-goers alike to experience entertaining, meaningful, high quality theatrical productions that benefit the community, our volunteers and local community organizations. As The Marco Players raises the curtain for the season, we celebrate over four decades of delivering live community theater to SW Florida! By providing quality performances, TMP's audience has grown from a small, local Marco Island audience to include ticket holders from all over SW Florida. Ticket sales cover basic operational expenses so we can survive. Donations are needed to help us grow. Donations to The Marco Players have made it possible for us to make improvements to the physical theater and to stream line operations with new technology. Budget 222,400 Long-Term Success Examples of Long-Term Success Target Population 1 Target Population 2 TMP's long term success includes diversifying program offerings; conducting a needs assessment that will lead to a Capital Campaign that will fund a new and larger facility; build partnerships with programs that will bring involvement from younger populations; grow and strengthen the TMP board through numbers and policy development. TMP has already accomplished: added rehearsal space, added staffing through volunteer program, formed a strategic advisory committee who completed a strategic plan. Adults Adults 3

4 Impact Goals What are your organization's long-term strategic goals? What are your organization's long-term strategic goals?1. Build a sustainable operating model to ensure access to The Marco Players' (TMP) programs by the community for future generations. 2. Acquire a new building in TMP's market area with larger venue and more audience amenities. 3. Focus on enhanced community engagement, attendance rates and arts engagement activities.4. Further board effectiveness in the arts community through TMP policy development and guidelines for leadership of the organization. Strategies What are the major strategies you will do to accomplish your goals? 1. Develop a Marketing and Fundraising plan to utilize in attracting new individuals, corporations and other potential donors. 2. Diversify the TMP's offerings to mitigate financial risk and to expand revenue streams by providing programming that includes musicals, education classes, children's theater and more. 3. Conduct a needs assessment and create a capital fundraising program to fund new facility with a focus on acquisition and buildout of a new facility. 4. Solidify partnership with The Acting School and the acting programs in local high schools, to develop a young artist's program and provide young actors with a venue at TMP. 5. Create opportunities for business and government through sponsorship to support TMP's efforts to grow young artists. 1. Enhance community involvement by further developing a sustainable volunteer program 6. Grow the TMP Board through numbers and policy development that define expectations of each board member. Capabilities What are your organization s capabilities for doing this? The Marco Player's capabilities is based on her resource base of: Committed Board, Strategic Advisory Council and leadership Dedicated staff and volunteers Loyal patron base Solid branding recognition and goodwill that has grown and continues to grow across Collier County, Fort Myers, Estero and Bonita Springs Indicators What indicators do you use to measure progress? An increase in attendance at ticketed and un-ticketed events New partnerships with other community organizations Business partnerships by number and value Performance against budget, end of year and intra year results Healthy audited financial statements Measure first time attendees and repeat attendees Geographic and market penetration measurements Progress What have and haven t you accomplished so far? TMP has accomplished: Added rehearsal space Added staffing: Hospitality Volunteer Coordinator and Production Volunteer Coordinator Formed a Strategic Advisory Committee Bought new business equipment Strengthen governance by establishing enforceable policies that support the Board of Directors, thereby serving as a guide to keeping the Theater on track Upgraded technical equipment Secured a Google Awards Grant TMP continues to work on: Developing a strong board of directors Growing our volunteer program Improving marketing and fundraising plans Beginning capital development project to either move to or build a larger theater Developing a young actors' program beginning with appropriate partnerships Diversifying programing to include other art and culture series 4

5 Board & Governance Board Chair Board Chair Beverly Dahlstrom Board Members Name Affiliation Status Beverly Dahlstrom Executive/Artistic Director Voting Prabhat Kaikini Governance Chair Voting Ron Moores Community Volunteer Voting Jim Swanker Jan Weiss Community Volunteer - Master Carpenter Community Volunteer - Set Decorator Voting Voting Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 4 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 1 Middle Eastern Board Demographics - Gender Male 3 Female 2 Unspecified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 0 Board Term Limits 0 Board Meeting Attendance % 0 Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Under Development Under Development Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 4 5

6 Management Executive Director/CEO Executive Director Term Start Beverly Dahlstrom Experience Beverly Dahlstrom has been a Director with The Marco Players since She is currently serving as President of the Board of Directors and Artistic Director. She has been performing on stage since she was a child and was Founder & Creative Director of The Loblolly Players Dinner Theater in Maryland. She and her husband Wayne have been residents of Naples for 15 years. Staff Full Time Staff 2 Part Time Staff 1 Volunteers 110 Plans Organization has a Strategic Plan? Yes 6

7 Financials Current Fiscal Year Sept Fiscal Year 2019 Projected Revenue $222, Projected Expenses $221, Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Fiscal Year Total Revenue Total Expenses Revenue Sources Fiscal Year Foundation and Corporation Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal State Local Unspecified Individual Contributions Indirect Public Support Earned Revenue Investment Income, Net of Losses Membership Dues Special Events Revenue In-Kind Other Expense Allocation Fiscal Year Program Expense Administration Expense Fundraising Expense Payments to Affiliates Total Revenue/Total Expenses Program Expense/Total Expenses Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue Assets and Liabilities Fiscal Year Total Assets Current Assets Long-Term Liabilities Current Liabilities Total Net Assets

8 Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? Anticipated In 3 Years Goal $0.00 State Charitable Solicitations Permit Permit? Yes 0 Created Copyright