Pursued By A bear
Fundraising & Management for Arts & Culture
Fundraising
We have raised more than $25,000,000 for our clients over 20+ years. Philanthropy is what we do.
Management
We are firefighters on the ground during a dire time for most arts and culture organizations, building and leading teams for our clients.
Fractional
We work with the resources your organization has—time, money, people, and passion—to create a bespoke engagement.
Coaching for Arts and Culture Leaders
With more than 20 years of experience, Pursued by a Bear CEO Michael Barker works with arts executives, trustees, and senior staffs to succeed.
Coaching engagements can be confined to a discrete project or (more often) are long-term and rich veins of valuable perspective, helping you dig deep into challenges that are specific to our field.
Proven Leadership
Michael Barker is CEO and principal of Pursued by a Bear. He is an arts and culture leader with more than 20 years experience
What our Clients Say
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"Michael helped us exceed our fundraising goals and is a total mensch besides."
Whitney Estrin
Vice President of Development, Theater Development Fund (TDF)
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" From incorporation to business development, Pursued by a Bear is a great partner with me as I build my business."
Daunielle Rasmussen
Artistic Director & CEO, Merry Band Entertainment
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"We enjoyed Michael's leadership in our Finance Department so much that we brought him back to manage a transition in our Marketing Department! He is professional, thoughtful, and a great addition to any team."
Katie Liberman
Managing Director, Trinity Repertory Company
Our clients
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