JOURNEY OF EIGHT LLC
ORLANDO, FLORIDA

In the competitive world of Museum and Performing Arts it is critical that Ambassadors, Trustees and Board Members understand the relevance of mission, vision, value, innovation versus duplication and redundancy. Education and collective understanding lead to intellectual rewards, better investments and greater commitment levels. In the current nonprofit world Board Members are increasingly expected to be the most active fundraising collective in the organization. Staff supports the Boards ability to play rainmakers. Funding acquired through State and Federal resources are extremely unreliable, unsustainable and competitive. Critical advancement requires financial planning and strategic planning. The Board Member must be prepared for the responsibility and commitment. Ambassadors and Trustees making financial commitments not only are attracted based on relationship development and peer to peer network but also based on education, personal growth and passion. Neglecting the educational and social needs of these financial investors is quickly becoming non-competitive. Research conducted by the Americans for the Arts provided insight into effective Board, Trustee and Ambassador expectations. The surveys also provide specific insight as to who is the most likely to give funding and the expectations of patrons associated to experience. The greatest innovation in accelerating and attracting individual giving was based on providing public access, collaborative arts experiences and the ability to educate through experiential learning; Travel Opportunity and Sponsored Travel associated with social media ambassadors. In the case of most funds raised by Trustees and Board Members it included; Educational Experience, Field Studies, International Cultural Partnerships, Educational Retreats. “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt purpose The Wall Street... Welcome to Journey of Eight We are a development consulting resource that enable clients and participants to engage in rewarding experiences. Our initiatives cultivate enrichment, self discovery, philanthropy and fun. The Performing Arts is about entertainment, passion, discovery, beauty, inspiration and pleasure. The economic value of a community is largely measured by access to Theatre, Dance, Opera, Music and more. We strive to see these Arts thrive and provide expert consultancy in fundamental sustainable business planning and practice for The Arts. highly effective for organizations seeking improvement, cultivating critical relationships, sustaining development, offering personal and cultural growth. We are dedicated to being a unique resource for clients, colleagues, friends and communities. Journey of Eight believes that an excellent way to raise cultural awareness is engage the community in active participation; cultivating, donors and audiences. Creative, grass roots client engagement is well documented as highly effective, Journey of Eight facilitates this effectively and with style. Heart, soul and care for others is our way…Journey of Eight. Journey of Eight is a consulting resource offering highly skilled, experienced, professionals who provide a full range of strategic development services. We achieve success as clients flourish. Vision, Strategy and Collaboration is our way…Journey of Eight. Journey of Eight refers to the “Hero’s Journey”; many of our clients experience a journey on the road to organizational success and development. At JOE we advise, consult, facilitate and nurture based on a principle notion that we are embarking on a unique journey with our clients; advancing and rewarding the cultural landscape. Journey of Eight is a valuable Development resource for organizations, businesses and individuals; developing creative strategy and initiatives that generate meaningful results. Journey of Eight looks forward to being of service. Our clients, partners and guest are important to us. Journey of Eight looks forward to being of service. Our clients, partners and guest are important to us.