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MISSION STATEMENT The mission of San Diego Opera is to deliver exceptional vocal performances and exciting, accessible programs to diverse audiences, focusing on community engagement and the transformative power of live performance. VISION STATEMENT The San Diego Opera will be recognized internationally as a leading example of adaptability, innovation and sustainability in the operatic arts, promoting diversified programming and unique performance venues with world-class and emerging talent. CORE VALUES STATEMENT - Through excellence in innovative programming and education, San Diego Opera provides a lasting cultural service to the community. - Our tradition of excellence in fully staged opera is augmented with new models of opera and venues. Our unique and deep commitment to the community propels us to explore ways of increasing affordability and accessibility. - Through fiscal responsibility and nimble adaptation to the changing marketplace, we protect the future of San Diego Opera. - Our educational and community involvement coupled with relevant programming will build the audience of the future.
We serve as part-time or full-time interim CFOs, or work on a project basis to find solutions during periods of transition or critical need. Clients are typically closely held and/or managed, with our direction received from the CEO, owners, or the Board of Directors. We often work closely with executive managers to identify and resolve key issues and develop financial strategies supporting long term objectives.
Accounting 501 (formerly Pery Consulting Group, founded by Rafe Pery) includes a team of 25 consultants with a broad range of experience in the non-profit sector from the day-to-day transactional accounting level up to the CFO level. Accounting 501 works exclusively in the non-profit sector and assists organizations that are experiencing rapid growth or operational challenges such as…a financial crisis, staffing transitions, accounting system clean-up, merger/reorganization, the need to establish and/or fine tune systems, policies, and procedures. At Accounting 501, we specialize in assisting organizations with complex private and public funding sources to maximize grants and contracts and to ensure compliance with grant requirements. We understand the importance of cost allocation as well as cost center reporting as key to meeting the goals of the organization.