Sample Speech

Brand: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Speaker

Dr. Mariko Silver, President & CEO at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Topic

The pressures of the current administration have put strain on arts funding which in turn doesn’t just affect arts organizations, it affects our community. The fight for charitable giving to the arts is crucial to the survival of our neighbors and the wellbeing of our community.

Audience

Donors (individuals, corporations, foundations, etc.)

Main Message

Calling upon donors in the room to commit to multi-year giving to sustain Lincoln Center through this period of political and economic strain.

Value Proposition: Calling upon the donors in the room to take action and support the arts, arguing how important the arts are to everyone.

Tonality: Known for sharing personal stories and a few light jokes.