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Nave Strategies Quick Tips
Industry expertise for arts and cultural organizations


J.L. Nave
Feb 172 min read
Use Data to Inform Annual Fund Revenue Budget
In our final video on using data for revenue projection, we're tackling Annual Fund budgeting. Have you ever applied a percentage increase t


J.L. Nave
Dec 3, 20242 min read
Show Appreciation to Your New Subscribers
If you’ve ever worked on subscriber campaigns, you know how hard it is to get first-time subscribers. They’re expensive to acquire, and...


J.L. Nave
Nov 26, 20242 min read
Simplify Your Year-End Donor Communications
Today’s Quick Tip is to simplify your donor communications so they’re easier to write and more engaging for your donors. Let’s dive into...


J.L. Nave
Nov 8, 20231 min read
Start a Planned Giving Program
Regardless of size, any organization should consider starting a planned giving program if they don’t already have one.


J.L. Nave, III
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Use Benefits to Encourage Major Donations
When it comes to fundraising, major donors are your champions for impact and change. Let's explore what motivates them to give generously...


J.L. Nave
Oct 24, 20231 min read
Use Benefits to Encourage Mid-Level Donations
The focus of today's video is on encouraging mid-level donations, and J.L. offers three key strategies for achieving this goal.


J.L. Nave
Oct 12, 20231 min read
Use Benefits To Encourage Entry-Level Donations
Effective fundraising happens when an organization offers benefits that resonate with its patrons. Here are a few things to remember


J.L. Nave
Oct 3, 20231 min read
Use Multiple Channels in Your Annual Fund Campaign
When planning a fundraising campaign, a one-size-fits-all approach never works effectively.


J.L. Nave
Sep 26, 20231 min read
Make Your Donation Ask About the Patron
When it comes to fundraising, it’s best when people donate because they want to. I know that sounds obvious, and yet, arts and cultural...


J.L. Nave
Sep 19, 20231 min read
Segment Your Annual Fund Lists
A “one-size-fits-all” approach to your annual appeal may seem tempting, but the reality is that a successful fundraising campaign relies on
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