Lane C.
Strategic Advisor|Arts Leadership, Org Development & Special Projects
I help arts, education, and mission-driven organizations develop ambitious projects, strengthen operations, raise resources, and navigate periods of change. Over the past 30 years, I have served as an artistic director, producer, fundraiser, strategic planner, and organizational leader at institutions including the Wexner Center for the Arts at The Ohio State University, On the Boards in Seattle, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. My experience spans programming, strategic planning, fundraising, board development, organizational assessment, partnership building, interim leadership, and project management. I am particularly interested in helping organizations: • Develop strategic plans and new initiatives • Assess organizational opportunities and challenges • Strengthen fundraising and institutional capacity • Build partnerships across sectors • Manage special projects and change processes • Support artists, educators, and creative entrepreneurs I am also currently involved in the development of an AI-powered education startup focused on evidence-grounded learning, giving me experience working at the intersection of arts, education, technology, and entrepreneurship. Whether you need a strategic thought partner, project leader, fundraiser, writer, or experienced organizational advisor, I bring three decades of experience helping ideas move from concept to implementation.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 4.7 months active (since Jun 2026)
Last 6 months: $5.1k
Billed in all: $5,471$5.5k
$5.1k in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 7% in Editing & Proofreading
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