ADMINISTRATION

improvements that will have a lasting impact long after the pandemic is over. What we discovered also led us to investigate what mechanisms and habits were at play, so that they can be revised to be more effective, equitable, and inclusive moving forward.

• From that process of inquiry and exploration we were able to streamline our invoicing procedures, activate resources to keep our artists' financial information secure, and intentionally seek out local, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and women-led companies to purchase goods and services from.

• Additionally, we have developed and incorporated data visualization tools that are color blindnessfriendly to our internal monthly reporting for our board of directors to provide alternative viewpoints for understanding the organization's financial data.

• Through the process of collective decision making we have embarked on revising the employee handbook to develop staff benefits packages and policies through an equity lens and better incorporate the organization’s inclusive culture.

• We have adopted inclusive hiring practices as we feel it’s vital towards fostering productivity, innovation, multiple perspectives, improved employee retention, and a host of other organizational benefits.