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Principal Administrator Demographics Reports

Updated over a year ago

Overview

The Principal Administrator demographics reports provide insights into leadership trends across performing arts organizations. Each report focuses on a specific aspect of demographic analysis, with data organized by budget group.

Common Features

Navigation Controls

At the top of each report:

  • Fiscal year selector dropdown

  • "Restrict to USA only" toggle

  • Clear identification of "President/CEO" and Administration Level 1

Data Organization

  • Organizations grouped by budget size (Groups 1-5)

  • Sample sizes shown for each group (e.g., "Group 1 (n=11)")

  • Full cohort data where applicable

Individual Reports

Age and Gender

Shows age distribution and gender representation.

What you'll see:

  • Donut chart showing age distribution across ranges

  • Stacked bar chart showing gender distribution by budget group

  • Analysis notes highlighting key trends

Key features:

  • Age ranges from 35-39 to 70+

  • Gender distribution by group

  • Year-over-year comparison notes

  • Sample sizes for each group

Contracts

Displays prevalence of employment contracts.

What you'll see:

  • Horizontal bar chart showing contract status by group

  • Clear Yes/No distribution

  • Sample size for each group

Key features:

  • Number of positions with/without contracts

  • Group-level breakdown

  • Easy comparison across budget groups

Education

Presents educational background analysis.

What you'll see:

  • Two donut charts:

    1. Education level distribution

    2. Field of study breakdown

  • Analysis notes with yearly comparisons

Key features:

  • Degree levels (High School, Bachelors, Masters)

  • Academic concentrations

  • Year-over-year trend notes

  • Percentage breakdowns

Performance Evaluation

Shows evaluation criteria importance by group.

What you'll see:

  • Stacked bar charts for each budget group showing:

    • Financial Results

    • Artistic Success

    • Audience Development

    • Relationship w/Board/Sponsors

    • Effective Management

    • Contract Terms

  • Importance ratings from "Very Important" to "Not At All Important"

Key features:

  • Separate chart for each budget group

  • Consistent criteria across groups

  • Multiple importance levels

  • Analysis notes highlighting key findings

Industry Tenure

Provides experience level analysis.

What you'll see:

  • Data table showing tenure statistics by group

  • Line chart showing three-year trends

  • Analysis notes with key statistics

Key features:

  • Count, Low, Median, Average, High values

  • Three-year trend visualization

  • Year-over-year comparison notes

  • Clear sample size indication

Using the Reports

Reading the Data

  1. Start with analysis notes

    • Review key findings

    • Note year-over-year changes

    • Check sample sizes
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  2. Examine visualizations

    • Look at overall patterns

    • Compare across groups

    • Note any outliers
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  3. Consider trends

    • Review multiple years

    • Note industry direction

    • Consider context

Tips for Analysis

  • Always note sample sizes

  • Consider group-specific patterns

  • Look for related trends across reports

  • Review analysis notes for context

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