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Strategic Fundraising For Small Arts + Culture Nonprofits

Bloomerang

Small nonprofits face even more challenges when it comes to securing funding in comparison to larger organizations—from low donor retention rates to limited resources to an overall lack of unrestricted funding. An ED must also advocate for the significance and transformative power of arts and culture in community life.

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The Psychology Behind Giving: Motivating Members to Become Donors

Bloomerang

Understanding what flips the switch for your members to transform them from participants to passionate donors is the key to boosting your fundraising efforts. Mastering the art of storytelling: Connecting heart to cause Let’s talk about storytelling —it’s more than a buzzword. It’s about making your members feel something.

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Alumni Fundraising in the Arts: 5 Tips to Create Connections

Achieve

A solid fundraising strategy is essential for every area of higher education institutions to thrive, and performing arts programs are no exception. Effective fundraising can help your program put on better shows, train students more effectively, and ultimately boost its reputation for high-quality instruction in the arts. Social media.

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How to Retain Your Year-End Donors

Neon CRM

You may be balancing your final push to reach your fundraising goal with event planning, donor meetings, board meetings, and planning for the new year—and that list doesn’t include all the things you do outside of work, either. That’s why it’s essential to have a donor retention plan in place. Let’s take a look.

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An Arts & Cultural Professional’s Guide to bbcon 2022 Virtual

sgEngage

While there are dozens of sessions designed to pique anyone’s interest, we wanted to highlight some specifically created for the arts and culture audience. You could have future members, donors, sustainers, board members, and volunteers visiting without realizing it. How to Stay on Track with Staff Turnover.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Tracking In-Kind Donations for Nonprofits

Neon CRM

However, with the right tools and strategies for tracking in-kind donations for nonprofits, your organization can benefit from them while avoiding potential pitfalls. This can range from donations of food and clothing to event space, legal services, and property and art. What Are In-Kind Donations (and Should You Take Them)?

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What is a Donor Management System?

Saleforce Nonprofit

Picture this: you’re the executive director of a small but fast-growing arts and culture nonprofit organization. With new employees starting, exciting projects kicking off, and donations coming in like wildfire, it’s becoming harder and harder to keep track of everything. Donor Management Software Help You Manage Potential Donors.

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