What I Do.
Vision &
Strategy.
I see what's golden and what's broken before the initiative takes shape, then work as architect, builder, or both—refining the blueprint as the rubber meets the road.
Strategic Planning
Program Architecture
Ecosystem Building
Cross-Sector Partnerships
Grantmaking Strategy
Programming
& Event Design.
I understand why some programs thrive while others disappear—so I keep an eye on the big picture and every detail that makes it work.
Program Development
Event Production
Curation & Exhibitions
Community Engagement
Public Speaking
Growth &
Sustainability.
I lead with what moves people, then create systems that turn inspiration into sustained engagement and ongoing support.
Fundraising & Development
Revenue Generation
Crisis Response
Marketing & Communications
Audience Development
My Approach
I see what's missing.
Then I build it with you.
I don't simply observe from outside—I execute alongside you. I'm an artist who's run organizations with 30 years of embedded cultural experience, so I don't translate between creative and institutional worlds—I inhabit both. That's why the programs I design flourish and the systems I build endure.
How We Work Together
I work with one or two primary clients at a time—transformation requires presence, not divided attention.
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Strategic Partnerships
(6-12 months)
Sustained collaboration on transformational initiatives—redesigning grantmaking systems, building new programs or invigorating existing ones, creating cross-sector partnerships, expanding capacity. We work together regularly, refining strategy as conditions evolve.
Focused Projects
(2-4 months)
Targeted execution with clear deliverables—visioning work, grant application strategy, program design, fundraising campaigns, exhibition development, event production. Focused collaboration within a defined timeline.
Advisory Sessions
(Single session or short-term)
Strategic consultation on specific challenges—positioning for funders, narrative development, valuable feedback, tactical planning. Direct guidance when you need a trusted outside perspective.
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Investment reflects three decades of experience plus demonstrated impact. You work directly with me—deep focus on what matters most.
What You Get
Systems that last decades, not grant cycles. Artists holding real decision-making power. Programming that bridges demographic divides. Revenue generation during crisis. Infrastructure others replicate because it works.
The Results Speak
Recommended to 51 artists and 109 arts organizations
$3.2M
Raised sustaining nonprofit elderly chorus over 14 years
$2M
Prison arts program—$400K raised, 150+ served across 2 prisons, ongoing today
7 Years
Generated through virtual concerts when touring was impossible
$300K+
Zoom breakout room to UN General Assembly exhibition
4 Years
Created Northampton's most diverse public program—now beloved local tradition
8+ Years
These aren't outcomes—they're what becomes possible when someone who's lived both sides builds the bridge.
"During his 14-year tenure with Young@Heart, Mark's accomplishments were many. His greatest strength is facilitating profound connections through art—between individuals, organizations, and communities. Young@Heart remains deeply grateful for his extensive work, which fundamentally changed both our organization and the people within it."
— Patricia Sandoval, Board of Directors (25 years), Young@Heart Chorus
Ready to build what’s next?
Let's talk about what's possible for your organization.