PAC StatsSM
Recognizing the power of arts centers to engage communities in positive ways and the need for evidence of both efficient and effective operations, AMS has worked with literally hundreds of North America's theaters and performing arts centers to explore issues of common attention, develop data to benchmark operations, learn about audiences and identify was to better serve our communities.
Over the past several years, we have worked closely with more than two dozen of the top Performing Arts Centers across North America and around the world to develop PAC Stats, a standard-setting benchmarking and performance measurement tool that serves Board and staff in planning, operations, performance measurement and business improvement.
What you do is important and difficult; we can help you do it better.
PAC Stats helps you proactively manage your performing arts venue, efficiently and effectively. Data are gathered and displayed that illustrate industry-wide trends and operating performance; revealing opportunities for operational improvement. PAC Stats is also valuable for planning for new or expanded facilities by providing benchmarks, understanding what drives costs and impacts expenses, and forecasting operations.
PAC Stats participants receive detailed, multi-year analyses that summarize revenue, expenses, utilization and other critical operating data in an easy-to-understand, three-volume report. CEOs and CFOs are also invited to participate in an annual webinar to explore with their colleagues and the AMS team the implications of the data. AMS's team of professional consultants is always available to help interpret the data.
Data are collected using a web-based survey. Confidentiality is assured by AMS and data are not communicated in any form without permission of participating centers.
Timeline
- The PAC Stats survey is distributed each year in October.
- Data are submitted within 60 days from the end of the fiscal year (but no later than the end of February).
- A draft report is issued in March for review by participating centers.
- Regional meetings are held in late spring.
- Final reports are issued in July.
The annual fee is based on your current operating budget. As the number and diversity of participating centers grows additional analysis groups will be developed. (For example, Centers on university campuses, Centers operating as government departments, etc.) Subscriptions are renewable annually and invoiced twice per year. Contact us to learn more about the annual fee for your organization.
As an added benefit PAC Stats participants have access to the AMS team of professional consultants at reduced rates.Contact Us
If you are interested in participating in PAC Stats, seeing a sample report or a copy of the survey please contact us at (203) 256-1616 or via email at pacstats@ams-online.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
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"The PAC Stats report is a resource that provides us with valuable data that we can share with our Board to provide a framework for the analysis of our operational and strategic goals and results. The data provides management with useful dashboard measures for operations and reporting. The process also facilitates an interaction amongst our peer organizations that is invaluable."
John Burnett
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
"The PAC Stats annual report provides -- in a confidential setting -- a broad and deep context for our operating data. The longitudinal data, assembled in a consistent and disciplined manner, is a rock-solid resource for us. The report allows us…to look at our data differently and to apply objective, quantified measurements. AMS works closely with PAC Stats users to provide report enhancements providing readability and identifying trends."
Bobbie Arbesfeld
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
"The PAC Stats reports are an invaluable resource for our industry. We use them frequently to measure our effectiveness and efficiency in numerous areas of our business, to identify and monitor trends, and as reliable data source for management decision making and Board reporting."
Brian L. Finck
Chief Financial Officer
Orange County Performing Arts Center