This episode delves into the relationship between the marketing and fundraising efforts in a performing arts organization. No matter the size, ticket sales and fundraising priorities are sometimes viewed as “in conflict”, with the patron put in the middle. We'll aim to eliminate the internal competition, and instead, make sales and giving come together in complimentary fashion ..read more

This Episode addresses a crucial aspect of sustaining arts and cultural organizations -- expanding our annual fund donor base. In this ever evolving landscape it's essential to grow the donor base to meet the challenges and the opportunities associated within the arts, but it's also becoming increasingly difficult ..read more

In the past decade, there's been a noticeable shift in the arts and cultural sector towards increased reliance on contributed revenue. In many arts organizations, total fundraising accounts for upwards of 65%+ of the overall budget. Therefore, setting the correct fundraising goals has become more important than ever. This episode outlines a few of the do's and don'ts when budgeting for your fundraising goals ..read more

RSC’s Fundraising Growth Now podcast is back with a conversation with RSC Associates leadership, Founder Bob Swaney and CEO Catherine Heitz New.  With the beginning of a new calendar year, and for many the mid-point of the fiscal year, Bob and Cat discuss current trends in fundraising for the arts, how to successfully build relationships, the importance of adaptability, and the extraordinary results that can be achieved when you engage communities, measure success and become more collaborative.  No matter the size of your arts organization, or the art you produce, this episode will g ..read more

Today we discuss some top fundraising fundamentals. Learn the secrets to creating a successful fundraising campaign, from planning to execution. As a non-profit arts organization, fundraising is one of your top goals. But if you're struggling to increase your contributed revenue, then listen carefully to this episode We'll cover topics like setting fundraising goals, donor acquisition, and more. Afterwards, you'll be on your way to increasing your donated revenue! Whether you're a small arts organization or a larger one, fundraising is one of the most critical aspects of your business. You'll ..read more

This episode is focused on the Donor Pyramid and how to approach potential changes - especially with many arts organizations still in patron recovery mode. Bob Swaney discusses the importance of fundamentals, effective messaging, and relationship development.  For more actionable insights, join our mailing list at RSCfundraising.com ..read more

Nearly every arts organization wants an active and productive fundraising board, but so few have them. Why is that? This episode of Fundraising Growth Now explores some of those reasons, along with what your arts organization can do to improve board fundraising activity ..read more

In our follow-up segment, RSC’s Jeremy Hatch and Bob Swaney discuss current challenges in arts fundraising. This episode focuses on how to keep fundraising a priority – especially given new competing demands and fewer personnel resources ..read more

RSC's Principal Consultant, Jeremy Hatch, joins Bob Swaney in a conversation about current challenges in fundraising for the arts. In this first installment of a two-part episode, Bob and Jeremy discuss the enduring uphill battle of fundraising talent turnover –  along with real-world, successful strategies to find, keep, and engage top-level staff and volunteers ..read more

In today's podcast, Bob discusses the importance of planned / legacy giving, common pitfalls organizations face, and basic rules for success. Learn RSC's best practices for building a sustainable program  –  from the beginning to the great beyond. SPECIAL BONUS: visit https://rb.gy/7d3avc to download your FREE copy of RSC's Planned Giving, Simplified – a straightforward approach to building a successful planned giving program ..read more