Overview
Benchmark by AMS provides comprehensive operational benchmarking for performing arts centers.
By collecting and analyzing data across multiple operational areas, Benchmark enables you to make data-driven decisions and understand your organization's performance in context with your peers.
Key Features
Analytics & Reports
Dashboard
High-level summary for board and stakeholder presentations
Executive Metrics
Detailed performance comparisons with peer organizations
Operating Results
In-depth analysis across 12 operational areas
Financial Health
Comprehensive financial ratios and indicators including CFI
Advanced Features
Create custom cohorts for targeted analysis
Filter data to focus on specific metrics
Compare performance across peer groups
Track trends over multiple fiscal years
Analytics
Financial Performance
Profit & Loss statement
Balance sheet
Key financial indicators
Attendance & Programming
Total attendance figures
Ticket sales data
Utilization rates
Event types and genres
Operational Metrics
Staffing information
Venue utilization
Channel sales
Revenue per available seat
Financial Health Indicators
Resource sufficiency metrics
Debt management ratios
Operating results analysis
Composite Financial Index (indicates financial health)
Input Pages
General Facts & P&L (Pages 1a, 1b)
Attendance & Utilization (Pages 2a, 2b)
Event statistics
Additional Data (Pages 3-6)
Ready to Submit?
New to Benchmark?
Start with the Comprehensive Guide to Annual Data Submission.
Returning users can use the Annual Data Quick Guide.
Support Resources
Data Fields Catalog: Detailed field descriptions and definitions
Excel Workbook: Data preparation template
Support Team: Expert assistance when you need it