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ABOUT RECENTLY LAUNCHED PROJECT

logoOn June 27, 2013, the Public Establishment the Kaunas Religious Music Centre (hereinafter – KRMC) has launched implementation of a project titled Improvement of performance and maximizing the potential of Kaunas Religious Music Centre.

The project has been funded by the Lithuanian and Swiss Cooperation Programme.

The long-term goal of the project is development of the favourable institutional environment for stable activity of the organization.

The short-term goals of the project are as follows:

–          Strengthening institutional capacities of the KRMC enabling it efficient management, development and administration of cultural and other activities to meet the society‘s needs;

–          Increasing KRMC reputation, first of all in the city of Kaunas, the region and in the country.

Tasks of the project are as follows:

–          To increase human and institutional capacities of the staff of cultural non-governmental organizations operating in Kaunas region;

–          To increase KRMC reputation in Lithuania and abroad;

–          To increase the material basis of the organization.

 

Activities of the project include the following ones:

  1. Increasing the material basis of KRMC. We are planning to by the following pieces of equipment: video camera, stand, multimedia and a screen, one laptop computer, and a printer.
  2. For publicity of KRMC we have already developed an information poster of the Project
  3. Currently webpage of the KRMC has been improved. We will upgrade the website‘s technological capacities and will develop adequate updated information. By the end of the In the course of the project some information about the KRCM and the concerned Project will be available in English and German languages.
  4. A brochure will be produced. Adequate information about Kaunas region cultural non-governmental organizations and the KRMC will be presented in the brochure.
  5. Training for cultural NGOs operating in Kaunas region, and development of a strategic plan for the implementer of the Project – the KRMC. Training will cover the following issues:

Topic “NGO management”. The goal of the training is to present the major aspects of the management of NGOs by presenting to the participants some theoretical knowledge, and best practical examples of successfully manages NGOs. During the training session the following issues will be discussed: mission and vision of the organization, role of the governing board and some major features of the construction of the board, the role of the head of an organization, leadership, decision-making, staff management, working in the team, human resources management, work planning, information sharing, implementation of programmes, etc. Duration of the training – 1 day (10 academic hours).

Topic – „Measures for NGO financial sustainability“. The goal of this training is to present participants with major measures or tools enabling NGOs to become financially independent. During the training session the following issues will be discussed: fund-raising, generating funds, provision of services, social business, social enterprise, endowment, private foundations, reserve funds, government funding, etc. We will also discuss human resources needed for application of the measures, the importance of transparency and efficiency means for an organization when seeking funding and/or donors. Duration of the training – 1 day (10 academic hours).

Topic – „Advocacy“.  The goal of this training is to present some theoretical knowledge and practical skills for professional advocacy by NGOs. During the training session the following issues will be discussed: advocacy and participation in public policy-making, efficient advocacy skills, development of advocacy campaigns, development of coalitions, conflicts and their resolution during campaigns, examples of efficient Lithuanian advocacy NGOs. During the training some practical examples of successful Lithuanian and foreign advocacy work will be presented. Duration of the training – 1 day (10 academic hours).

Topic – „The importance of implementation of the principle of equal opportunities“. The goal of this training is to present and to discuss with participants of the training the practical aspects of implementation of equal opportunities in Lithuania and abroad. During the training the following issues will be covered: definition of equal opportunities and essence of the principle of equal opportunities, goals of the EU policy of equal opportunities, solution of issues of equal opportunities in Lithuania, factors motivating solving equality problems, equality issues related with the Civil Code, reasons and obstacles for nonconformity of the principle of equal opportunities, major tools for achievement of equal opportunities, etc. Duration of the training – 1 day (10 academic hours).

Topic – „Development of a long-term strategy of an organization“. The goal of this training is to develop the organisation’s strategic plan by discussing theory, and by doing practical exercises to develop a concrete strategic plan for KRMC. The following issues will be discussed during the seminar: the importance of strategic decision, development of a mission of the organisation; development of the vision of the organization; mission alignment with the vision. During the seminar the lector will help the participants to do a PEST analysis, analysis of internal factor, SWOT analysis, to develop strategic goals, tasks of activities, and their priorities. Evaluation and criteria for implementation of the strategic plan will also be discussed:  effect, results, and product criteria. Duration of the training – 2 days (20 academic hours).

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About Kaunas Religious Music Center

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAPublic Institution Kaunas religious music center ( KRMC ) was established in 2001. Its initiator and leader – Master of Church Music , organist Dalia Jatautaitė . The ultimate goal – the development of classical music and promotion . Kaunas Religious Music Centre – various musical events , concerts in Kaunas County , Lithuania regions. A large part of the world of classical masterpieces only sacral environment takes proper sound. Great masters of the baroque and classical compositions performed in the church vault reaches the listener somewhat differently than in concert halls. Classical music performed by professional musicians , KRMC organized events available to everyone – concert program shall be awarded to audience demand, cultural knowledge, the events are free . KRMC projects involve artists from both Lithuania and foreign countries. Kaunas religious music center ( KRMC ) initiative supported by the Lithuanian Ministry of Culture, Cultural Foundation , Kaunas City Municipality , LLC ” Organum ,” the press house ArxBaltica , private donors , and sponsors from abroad. Thanks to them, the center has accumulated a substantial library of instrumental , vocal , choral literature , various periodicals. Kaunas religious music center has a movable mechanical organ ( positives) , which provides an opportunity to expand the geography of the concert organization . Many Lithuanian church organ in the state is very poor. Acquisition of movable organ has opened access to the most remote corners of Lithuania with various music programs . Kaunas Old Town in the Jesuit church is not only a religious but also cultural attraction . It organizes various events and the most important city of the country and preparing feasts of the church community , the Jesuit Gymnasium of Kaunas city youth and beyond. Because the church is open to all , it finds refuge church several formal community organizations, who held employment action , organized training for future and young families , and other educational events . In addition, the broad and the Jesuit church in secular activities . Jesuit church provides many opportunities for anyone wanting to learn communication, access to religious worship traditions , studying cultural treasures and cherish them . Jesuit church of the Jesuit high school graduates celebrations, holidays and other students’ activities . One of the most important Jesuit church of secular and cultural activities of the initiative – it is from 2001, the Jesuit church of operating public institution of religious music in the center of Kaunas . The center was established in the then Lithuanian Jesuit Provincial of the Province and its priest Anthony Shaulite thanks . Kaunas religious music center is one of the most active not only in Kaunas community , but also the country’s musical heritage and fosters cultural operators. The main activities of the organization – the organization of cultural events for the local community and visitors to the city as well as educational projects for young people. For 12 years in this church regularly performed cultural events , it is – a variety of professional artists’ projects , such as . : Project ” Sunday Music ” , the international festival ” Musica Sacra” . The last festival featuring national , and even more – artists from around the world. The organization and the Jesuit church prides close cooperation relationship with Graz (Graz , Austria) , Bratislava (Slovakia ) , Warsaw ( Poland ), Antwerp ( Belgium ) , Sandefjord ( Norway ), and other cultural organizations and individual professional musicians. International cultural exchange is a very positive community interest in promoting the culture of the other factor . Moreover , usually after each event , participants of the festival kindly communicate with concert goers . If it is possible to discussions , the festival discussions with both ordinary listeners and music with students and school pupils. Kaunas religious music events center is partially funded Kaunas city municipality and the Ministry of Culture .