Writer, Researcher, Teacher
Contact: hagranne@uncg.edu, LinkedIn
Hi, I’m Hannah Grannemann
I’m a professor of arts administration and a public writer focused on audience-centered strategy and sustainable fundraising for nonprofit arts organizations. I translate research and executive experience into clear, practical insight that helps cultural leaders build trust, deepen engagement, and strengthen long-term revenue.
Explore the blog, learn more about my upcoming book Sustainable Fundraising, or book me to speak with your organization or conference.
Latest Ideas
- I didn’t want to be right: Trump closing Kennedy Center for Two Years
I didn’t want to be right about this. The Kennedy Center will be closing for an extended time. Supposedly because of renovations – but we know the real reason. - Nostalgia and Familiarity Oversimplifies What Audiences Want
Nostalgia may be having a moment, but to say that’s all that audiences want is oversimplifying. A recent NY Times article flattens the current moment in regional theater and I analyze what it means for how we can understand audiences. - Rethinking What We Teach Future Arts Administrators: It’s Not a Zero-Sum Game
I respond to Joanna Woronkowicz’s recent piece that emphasizes the need to shift arts administration education from organization-centric models to public value. - The “Two Out of Three” Rule for Your Arts Career
Advice for early career professionals: Technical chops matter, but they’re not the whole game. Reliability and being someone people actually want to work with can get you just as far—and sometimes farther. - Funding Changes Keep Dance Companies on Their Toes
As funding shifts, dance companies are finding creative, sustainable paths forward. From guiding donor gifts to planning with caution, here’s how arts leaders can approach funding with artistry and care.
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