Fundraising Growth Now!

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 learn some of the top fundraising success fundamentals offered at RSC. Over the years, these principles have helped raise millions of dollars, and they can help you too!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

RSC's podcast is back– and with a new format! Performing arts organizations have been forced to pivot with the changing conditions so often, everyone is dizzy. Administration, artists, and patrons must deal with the constant change in safety and compliance, and communication remains key. With all the confusion and competing priorities, asking for philanthropic support has moved to the backburner. Listen to Bob Swaney discuss strategies to maintain focus and progress in your fundraising program.

What is a Fundraising Board? In this podcast, Bob dives into RSC's philosophy for fully integrating the entire board into your organization's fundraising program.

In this edition, Bob talks about the challenging journey in finding and retaining the right Chief Development Officer for your arts organization.

2020 was full of surprises for arts and cultural organizations, and many of the outcomes were actually pretty positive. Enjoy Bob's optimistic look back as we prepare to enter the New Year.

This week, Bob provides insight into developing a high-producing and cost-effective database.

This week, Bob provides insight on best-practices for overall patron stewardship, and how to develop deeper relationships that result in better patron retention.

This week, Bob provides insight on best practices for asking Board members for their support. This episode continues the series, “What's My Fundraising Focus?” – aimed to provide an overview of planning, stewardship, and communication for fundraising in a COVID-19 recovery environment.

This episode continues the series, “What's My Fundraising Focus?“ – aimed to provide an overview of planning, stewardship, and communication for fundraising in a COVID-19 recovery environment. This week, Bob provides insight on best practices for leadership through difficult times.

This episode continues the series, “What's My Fundraising Focus?“ – aimed to provide an overview of planning, stewardship, and communication for fundraising in a COVID-19 recovery environment. This week, Bob provides insight on how to effectively message and communicate with your donors.

This episode continues the series, “What's My Fundraising Focus?“ – aimed to provide an overview of planning, stewardship, and communication for fundraising in a COVID-19 recovery environment. This week, Bob provides insight on how to retain your patrons during these unprecedented times. 

This episode begins a series entitled, “What's My Fundraising Focus?” – Aimed to provide an overview of planning, stewardship, and communication for fundraising in a COVID-19 recovery environment. 

During this period of COVID recovery, arts and cultural organizations may struggle with how and when to approach their donors for the coming year. Bob Swaney gives a brief perspective on the topic, encouraging your organization to keep fundraising even during this time when you may be limited in presenting your art to the public.