Organizational Development

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Paramount Center for the Arts
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2023
End Date
August 2023
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Benton
Crow Wing
Douglas
Kandiyohi
Meeker
Morrison
Sherburne
Stearns
Stearns
Benton
Crow Wing
Douglas
Kandiyohi
Meeker
Morrison
Sherburne
Stearns
Stearns
Project Overview

Organizational Development

Project Details

Paramount Center for the Arts (PCA) - Strategic Plan Initiatives. This grant will help support the implementation of strategic initiatives and activities designed to position PCA for better service to Central Minnesota.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Buddy King: CMAB Board Char, St Cloud Playwright, percussionist, teaching artist, engaged in numerous youth arts initiatives in the community; Sean Donahue: CMAB Board Tresurer, Performing arts technician; Professional light and sound designer, operator and trainer; Musician with musical instrument, equipment retail experience; Large event and project manager; Denise Todd: CMAB Board Member, Dance Valdosta State University; U.S. Air Force Veteran, Geospatial Intelligence Analyst; undergraduate at St. Cloud State University pursuing a Major in Community Health; Spencer Madsen: CMAB Board Member, Writer; educator; theatrical performer; aspiring filmmaker and visual artist; B.A. in English Education; M.A. in American Literature; orchardist at Clear Lake Cider; Gretchen Boulka: CMAB Board Member, Director of Performing Arts at Paramount Center for the Arts, arts administrator with background in development, special events, program management, marketing and communications; musician, member of the Association for Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) and on the Board of Directors for Minnesota Presenters Network;

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Buddy King: CMAB Board Char, St Cloud Playwright, percussionist, teaching artist, engaged in numerous youth arts initiatives in the community; Sean Donahue: CMAB Board Tresurer, Performing arts technician; Professional light and sound designer, operator and trainer; Musician with musical instrument, equipment retail experience; Large event and project manager; Denise Todd: CMAB Board Member, Dance Valdosta State University; U.S. Air Force Veteran, Geospatial Intelligence Analyst; undergraduate at St. Cloud State University pursuing a Major in Community Health; Spencer Madsen: CMAB Board Member, Writer; educator; theatrical performer; aspiring filmmaker and visual artist; B.A. in English Education; M.A. in American Literature; orchardist at Clear Lake Cider; Gretchen Boulka: CMAB Board Member, Director of Performing Arts at Paramount Center for the Arts, arts administrator with background in development, special events, program management, marketing and communications; musician, member of the Association for Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) and on the Board of Directors for Minnesota Presenters Network;

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

Central Minnesota Arts Board, Leslie LeCuyer (320) 968-4290

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2021, First Special Session, chapter 1, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$10,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
1.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Working with consultants the Paramount will provide enhanced community-wide activities, learn ways to better serve the needs of its community, and will grow the organization by implementing strategic plan initiatives. Staff will work through the strategic plan recommendations with consultants to evaluate programs, partnerships, and community opportunities to ensure they reflect the Paramount's new organizational vision of service.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Paramount Center for the Arts (PCA) successfully achieved the outcomes in the grant proposal. Specifically, a brand consultant was hired and strategies were implemented, the full-time position of Director of Community Engagement was filled (January 2023)

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Recipient Board Members
Hanna Lord: chair, Elna Bateman: governance committee, Abdi Daisane: board member, David DeBlieck: outreach committee, Meghan Dingmann: programming committee, Melissa Fradette: board member, John Mathews: vice chair, Lynn Metcalf: visual arts committee, J
Project Manager
First Name
Robert
Last Name
Johnson
Organization Name
Paramount Center for the Arts
Street Address
913 St Germain St W
City
St Cloud
State
MN
Zip Code
56301-3460
Phone
(320) 257-3106
Email
bjohnson@paramountarts.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

Griggs Midway Building, Suite 304,
540 Fairview Avenue North,
St. Paul, MN 55104

Phone
(651) 539-2650 or toll-free (800) 866-2787
Email the Agency
Location

P.O. Box 458
220 4th Ave North 
Foley, MN 56329

Phone
Project Manager: Leslie LeCuyer
320-968-4290x 3