TESTIMONIALS
MATT BUTLER
Singer Songwriter -In Prisons and in Concerts Across the Country
http://www.recklessson.co/
Lenore has consistently provided me with guidance that’s both clear and actionable, and she's done it with grace and generosity. She’s helped me hone in on my weaknesses, but in a way that's actually nurtured my self-confidence and my commitment to the work. I’m truly grateful for her help
MARK CAMPBELL
ART WITH ELDERS
artwithelders.org
Art With Elders, a small non profit looking to grow its fundraising capacity, while expanding its board dimensions and grant opportunities, proved a perfect chance for Lenore Naxon to shine as a consultant.
In a matter of months, Lenore was able to absorb and familiarize herself with the history, inner workings and ambitions of the program and very quickly get to work accomplishing the goals we had set for her.
She’s motivated, energetic, thoughtful and creative - all invaluable assets for any organization looking to advance its capabilities and broaden its reach.
KHALID SEMPER
Working with Lenore was no less than a godsend. With her guidance and encouragement we were able to produce a clear accessible mission statement to activate our artist and patron community which has created opportunities we would not have had otherwise. It is our opinion that any company or organization in need of guidance in public communications should contact Naxon Consulting.
PATRICIA KRISTOF MOY
Executive Director, Music at Kohl Mansion
musicatkohl.org
Lenore Naxon is like an everything bagel. She has every skill as a producer, presenter, organizer, fundraiser, connector, strategist, and planner. She is solid, dependable, intrepid, and bursting with personality and character. She can stand up to any challenge and manage every situation.
In more than three decades of working with Lenore on performing arts projects of every description, I have seen her solve every kind of problem, organize complex logistics, and always find the right resources to match each need. She’s a brilliant programmer, articulate writer, and eloquent public speaker. She has a deep understanding of the performing arts both regionally and nationally, from multiple perspectives: artistic, production, marketing, and financial. As a passionate and persuasive arts professional, Lenore is able to elicit the best from artists, donors, and collaborators. It’s not easy being an everything bagel. Lenore pulls it off every time.
SHIZUE SEIGEL
Director, WriteNow!SF Bay
Writenowsf.com
Lenore brings an awesome resume and decades of experience to her consulting practice. As a business consultant, she is energetic, organized and savvy, with a broad-based understanding of how the arts can move public discourse forward. As the director of an emerging small organization with a tiny budget for a consultant, I appreciate her focused, strategic thinking on how to clarify my brand and strengthen my website. I look forward to working with her again soon on a strategic plan for the coming fiscal year…
KATIE MILLER
Past president, Michigan Non Profit Presenters Network / Midland Center for the Arts
Lenore’s passion for building community continues to strengthen the relationships amongst those who lead presenters consortia around the country. Her generosity of spirit ensured that other leaders had a space to gather and the resources they needed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to support their colleagues in their states and consortiums when each day was completely unpredictable.
CHAVA MIREL
Singer/Songwriter
https://www.chavamirel.com/
Lenore Naxon’s impeccable intuition and vast expertise helped me to focus my vision and launched me into greater visibility and success. Her insights about nuances of communication are still instrumental in guiding my business.
PAMELA ROSE
Author/Vocalist
Blues Is A Woman
Lenore Naxon has an extraordinary grasp of the 'big picture' in the world of arts. She effortlessly combines her understanding of the inner workings of non-profit arts organizations, funders and audiences with a deep joy and passion for art itself. Lenore's mentorship and guidance has been invaluable in every phase of my project launch - helping craft successful fund-raising campaigns, develop realistic budgets and timelines, expand my understanding of arts presenters, strengthen audience engagement, while offering a keen and critical appraisal of the work itself.
She is that rare consultant who comprehends and encourages creative minds at work. Her quick mind helps transform challenges into opportunities, grow short term needs into long range goals, set best organizational practices, all with an eye towards freeing the artist to successfully achieve their vision.
KEN GOULD
Director
KUNSTENISRAËL
When I first got to know Lenore, I was immediately impressed by her professionalism, depth of expertise and the generosity and geniality with which she shared her ideas. My organization, KUNSTENISRAËL, supports Israeli arts in the Netherlands. Together, we developed a ‘Case for Support’ which provided a thorough overview of our organization’s mission, accomplishments and ambitions.
Lenore was thorough, tenacious and conscientious in seeking American support for our work. After a year of exhaustive groundwork, she found the proverbial 'needle in the haystack,’ introducing us to an institutional fund whose goals overlapped with ours, laying the foundation for a substantial grant.
CAROLYN VAN BRUNT
V.P. of Guest Relations
Los Angeles Music Center
With over 20 years of professional experience in the sports and for-profit entertainment industries I thought myself very well versed in best practices, but I wanted to expand my service knowledge base. I was fortunate to gain Lenore Naxon’s mentorship in learning the intricacies of the cultural arts and nonprofit sectors.
Her experience and expertise are superbly complemented by her scholarly resources and keen insight. My consulting business has grown substantially with her guidance. I wholeheartedly endorse Lenore and highly recommend her to anyone who hopes to grow or enhance their business operations. Thanks, Lenore!
ANNA REBECCA HARRIS
Driven Arts Collective
www.drivenartscollective.com
This meeting was super insightful and Lenore gave us a great push in the right direction on how to craft our mission statement, website and marketing materials.
AARON KIERBEL
RhythmALLogy
www.rhythmallogy.com
Lenore was a big help for me and my creative business, RhythmALLogy. She took a no-nonsense approach to helping me make my website clearer and more professional. It became clear very fast that she is an expert in her field and has had ample experience working with a range of clients. She offered just as much positive feedback as she did constructive criticism and didn't just give me the answers but rather left me with some potent questions that will be very helpful for me as I develop my business over this coming year. I highly recommend her services!
KARLA HUNTSMAN
Storyteller, Nevada Arts Council Workshop participant
Thank you again so much. My head is spinning with all the things I need/want to do! I just took off the 25 years bit from my website. I feel lighter already!
KRIS PALMER
Executive Director, Black Cedar Music, InterMusicSF workshop participant
Thank you again for your terrific workshop. I've attended a number of chamber music workshops, and yours was by far the best. Thank you for telling us what all of us in that room needed to hear.