Frequently Asked Questions
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Skilled Fractional and Interim Management
Pursued by a Bear provides fractional, interim, and part-time management and fundraising solutions for organizations in the arts and culture space. We have provide highly skilled interim staffing solutions for general management, finance, and development/fundraising, including fractional CFO and executive placements.
Coaching for Arts & Culture Leaders
CEO Michael Barker provides individual coaching for arts workers and leaders, sharing his 20+ years of industry knowledge.
Informed Analysis and Planning
Pursued by a Bear can be your institutional thought partner. Let us help you create your next strategic or project plan, analyze audience or financial data (including substantial experience with Tessitura and PatronManager), and let you concentrate on execution and leading your team.
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A "fractional" executive is simply an executive leader who only works for a fraction of full time leading your organization. Fractional executives can be hired on a contract or ongoing basis. Hiring a fractional executive can help you move through an unfamiliar time after a leader's departure, right the ship after a bad hire, and save your organization money.
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Pursued by a Bear's CEO Michael Barker has raised more than $25,000,000 for his employers over the course of his career. He has more than 20 years of on-the-ground experience in mission-driven institutions, particularly regional arts organizations making a difference in their local communities. Read more about Michael Barker.
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Pursued by a Bear's CEO Michael Barker works out of his home in Trumbull, CT (a suburb of Bridgeport). Almost all of our engagements begin remotely, and although many are fully remote most include at least some in-person component. The Bridgeport metro area is one of the most connected transport hubs in the world, and we would love to come and see you.
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Pursued by a Bear flexibly works on projects from several hours of consultation to more than a year of on-the-ground C-suite-level work. Interim engagements, in which the end goal is to hire a full-time replacement, tend to be no less than six months.
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Pursued by a Bear has been engaged by industry-leading arts and culture institutions including
References available on request.
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Our nonprofit rates start at $110 per hour, but every engagement is bespoke. We understand the financial pressures arts organizations face and we strive to meet clients where they are. Schedule a free consultation to learn more.
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