Strings Con Brio SUMMARY. Mission. Contact Information. General Information

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1 Strings Con Brio SUMMARY Mission The mission of Strings Con Brio is to provide a venue for musicians of varying ages and abilities to share their gifts and love of music with the community, thereby enriching the lives of both performers and audience members. Contact Information Primary Address P.O. Box 5936 SARASOTA, FL Alternate Address P.O. Box 5936 SARASOTA FL Phone stringsconbriofl@gmail.com Website Facebook stringsconbrio Twitter stringsconbrio General Information nprofit Former Names Strings Con Brio Tax Exempt Status Public Supported Charity Incorporation Year

2 State Charitable Solicitations Permit Yes Feb 2020 State Registration Yes 0 2

3 BACKGROUND & NEEDS Impact Statement 2018 Accomplishments 1. Held 4 concerts: i. Fourth of July Concert at Bay Village (7/1/18) ii. Veteran s Day Concert at Sarasota Bay Club (11/11/19) iii. Holiday Concert at Plymouth Harbor (11/6/18) iv. Holiday Concert at Neel Performing Arts center in collaboration with the Manatee County Concert Band (12/15/18) 2. Participated in the 2018 Giving Challenge. In partnership with Violin Shop Sarasota, and Super Sensitive String Company, and with the support of our donors, we were able to send over 50 violins to the Linares Music School of Children in southern Chile. 3. Adapted a weekly rehearsal schedule, and increased participation by over 50% in less than 12 months Goals 1. Establish a culture of fundraising that involves our board and volunteers. 2. Develop broader community engagement and build audience relationships. 3. Secure grant funding for fall 2019 programming. Needs Statement 1. Rehearsal Space- $40/session, $160.00/month 2. Sheet Music- $35-55/score and set of parts, purchase between 6-8 yearly 3. Portable Music Stands- $25-35/each, need Music library accessories- portable plastic file bins, $10-15/each, and hanging file folders, $15-35/box (standard and legal size) Background Statement Strings Con Brio is a nonprofit chamber sized string orchestra. It was incorporated in 2015, and received 501(c)(3) status in For two years, the organization collaborated with musicians to perform for events in the community. In 2018, the organization adapted a weekly rehearsal schedule, and transitioned into conducted performances. Strings Con Brio continues to operate as a completely voluntary ensemble, from its leadership to its musicians. Statement from the Board Chair At Strings Con Brio, we believe that all musicians should be provided a forum through which to share and showcase their love of music. This idea is central to our mission, and one of our strengths is in providing a platform to engage a diverse group of musicians. One challenge Strings Con Brio faces is offsetting the rehearsal and performance related costs of their concert programming. The organization addresses this concern through securing donations for concerts provided, and collaborating with other organizations who support and promote the performing arts. Statement from the CEO/Executive Director Areas Served FL- Sarasota FL- Manatee 45% of our musicians reside in Sarasota, FL. 36.4% of our musicians reside in Venice, or South of Venice (i.e. rth Port, Englewood). 18.1% of our musicians reside in Bradenton. Service Categories Primary Organization Type Secondary Organization Type Arts,Culture & Humanities Arts,Culture & Humanities 3

4 Tertiary Organization Type Arts,Culture & Humanities 4

5 PROGRAMS Chamber String Orchestra Description Strings Con Brio rehearses on Thursdays, from 7-9 PM, and provides approximately 4 performances each year. Budget $4, Category Program Linked to Organizational Strategy Population Served Short Term Success Long Term Success Program Success Monitoring Program Success Examples Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other Music Yes Adults Aging, Elderly, Senior Citizens Adolescents Only (13-19 years) Strings Con brio provides musicians of varying ages and abilities the opportunity to rehearse together weekly, and perform as a conducted ensemble. In 2018, overall participation increased by over 50% from March to December. The chamber string orchestra creates opportunities for learning and strengthening performance skills. Audiences are able to enjoy quality programming from musicians residing in their community. Strings Con Brio increased their community engagement, performing 4 conducted performances in Recognized by its overall inclusive approach, Strings Con Brio provides a forum for music experiences between musicians of varying ages and abilities to be made possible. 91% of musicians who joined Strings Con Brio in 2018 have continued their participation into Participants fulfill their passion and interests in music, make advancements in their individual playing, and are able to share their love of music making with the community, engaging other through public performances. Strings Con Brio monitors its program through the following:1. Audience/participant response 2. Appeal to diverse audiences 3. Number of participants each year 4. Number of concerts played each year 5. Program effectiveness as evaluated by return rate of participants/return to venues 6. Improvement in ensemble playing from one year to the next Both the number of participants and the types of collaborations experienced growth and diversification. In 2018, Strings Con Brio doubled in size from 8 members in March of 2018 to 16 members in December. In 2019, the organization began its spring season with 24 members, having tripled in size since the chamber string ensemble moved into rehearsing weekly, and providing conducted performances. Strings Con Brio reached audiences ranging from 75 to 500 people. 5

6 MANAGEMENT CEO/Executive Director CEO/Executive Director CEO N/A N/A Staff & Volunteer Statistics Full Time Staff 0 Part Time Staff 0 Staff Retention Rate % Professional Development N/A Contractors 0 Volunteers 36 Management Reports to Board CEO/Executive Director Formal Evaluation Senior Management Formal Evaluation nmanagement Formal Evaluation N/A N/A N/A Collaborations Allegro Music Academy Art Avenue Bay Village Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast Current Community Church Eco-Friendly Florida Fest Flight Source InternationalManatee Community Concert Band Marketing on Main Manatee Learning Academy Plymouth Harbor Sarasota Bay ClubSarasota Contemporary Dance Sunnyside Village The Windsor at Lakewood RanchViolin Shop Sarasota The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. 6

7 GOVERNANCE Board Chair Board Chair Ms. Monica Sirocchi Company Affiliation Community Volunteer Board Term Feb 2019 to Feb 2021 Board Chair Board Members Name Affiliation Status Mr. Kenneth Bowermeister Mr. David Jacobs Mr. Richard Johnson Mr. Nicholas Lewis Mr. Mario Santana Retired, Former Conductor of The Venice Symphony and The Sarasota POPS Orchestra Real Estate Broker, Realty Partners LLC Music Major, Florida State University, Instructor, Mason's School of Music, Dance, and Art Chief Administrator, Minds, Inc., Concertmaster, Strings Con Brio Community Volunteer, Associate Concertmaster, Strings Con Brio Voting Voting Voting Voting Voting Mr. Armando Sirocchi Sirocchi Corporation Voting Ms. Monica Sirocchi Sarasota County Schools nvoting Mrs. Eliana Sirocchi Sarasota County Schools Voting Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 6 Hispanic/Latino 1 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 1 Board Demographics - Gender Male 6 Female 2 t Specified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 2 Board Term Limits 99 7

8 Board Orientation Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 1 Board Meeting Attendance % 89 Board Self-Evaluation Written Board Selection Criteria Percentage of Board Making Monetary Contributions 75 Percentage of Board Making In-Kind Contributions 100 Constituency Includes Client Representation Yes 8

9 FINANCIALS Current Financial Info Tax Year Begins 2019 Tax Year Ends 2019 Projected Revenue $4, Projected Expenses $4, Total Projected Revenue includes "in-kind" contributions/ donations Endowment Value $0.00 Spending Policy Percentage 0 Tax Credits Capital Campaign In a Capital Campaign Campaign Goal 0 IRS Form 990s SCB IRS 990 N Postcard SCB IRS 990 N Postcard SCB IRS 990 N Postcard Audit/Financial Documents Income and Expense Sheet Income and Expense Sheet SCB Profit & Loss Statement Solvency Short Term Solvency Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities Long Term Solvency Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets Historical Financial Review Revenue and Expenses Total Revenue $4,152 $1,834 $1,520 Total Expenses $3,396 $1,431 $1,401 9

10 Revenue Sources Foundation and Corporation $0 $0 $225 Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal $0 $0 $0 State $0 $0 $0 Local $0 $0 $0 Unspecified $0 $0 $0 Individual Contributions $0 $0 $1,041 Indirect Public Support $0 $0 $0 Earned Revenue ($621) $1,834 $0 Investment Income, Net of Losses $0 $0 $0 Membership Dues $0 $0 $0 Special Events $0 $0 $254 Revenue In-Kind $0 $0 $0 Other $4,773 $0 $0 Expense Allocation Program Expense $0 $483 $1,142 Administration Expense $3,396 $948 $259 Fundraising Expense $0 $0 $0 Payments to Affiliates $0 $0 $0 Total Revenue/Total Expenses Program Expense/Total Expenses 0% 34% 82% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue % Assets and Liabilities Total Assets $0 $0 $0 Current Assets $0 $0 $0 Long-Term Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Current Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Total Net Assets $0 $0 $0 Top Funding Sources Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Other $4,773 Program Service Revenue $1,834 Contributions, gifts, grants $1,041 Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Services $500 0 $0 Fundraising $254 Amount Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount 0 $0 0 $0 Foundation & Corporate Support $225 Comments Financial Comments by Foundation Financial information taken from the organization's unaudited compilations as they file a 990-N. balance sheet information is currently available. 10

11 PLANS, POLICIES & LICENSES Plans Fundraising Plan Communication Plan Strategic Plan Management Succession Plan Continuity of Operations Plan Policies Organizational Policies and Procedures Written Conflict of Interest Policy ndiscrimination Policy Directors and Officers Insurance Policy Whistle Blower Policy Document Destruction Policy Yes Government Licenses Is your organization licensed by the Government? Planning & Policies Comments Planning & Policies Comments by Organization Planning & Policies Comments by Foundation Created Copyright