The focus of today's video is on encouraging mid-level donations, and J.L. offers three key strategies for achieving this goal.

Effective fundraising happens when an organization offers benefits that resonate with its patrons. Here are a few things to remember

When planning a fundraising campaign, a one-size-fits-all approach never works effectively.

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...

A “one-size-fits-all” approach to your annual appeal may seem tempting, but the reality is that a successful fundraising campaign relies on

When it comes to board leadership transitions, it's easy for boards to lose momentum and slip into a sluggish start to a new fiscal year....

When it comes to approving the budget or other major business, it's important not to simply defer to the recommendation of a committee....

A subscriber-donor on your list could be the perfect fit as your next board member.

When it comes to board member terms, it's essential to take a fresh look at the needs of your organization. Here are three key points to...

Savvy leaders manage with the belief that the board’s success is your success.

Today's tip is all about walking into board or committee meetings fully prepared for success.

It's essential to strike a balance between supporting your board and ensuring they hold themselves accountable.

The chief executive-board chair relationship is among the most important for any nonprofit. Here are a few tips to start on the right foot.

Like it or not... running an organization, just like life, is full of compromises. And sometimes contradictions. Here are a few examples...

How much time does your staff spend waiting for their computer to start up, or pull that report you need? How much time does your staff...

Hiring new staff can be time-consuming, frustrating, a big relief, or all the above for arts managers. In Part 1, I reviewed the three...

Finding qualified candidates is more difficult than ever. Read how to adjust to a competitive market and set up your new hires for success.

Wow, what a year! There was unprecedented uncertainty in the last 15 months – organizations made endless contingency plans, managers and...

It’s cliché but true – “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade!” The global pandemic is (hopefully) a once-in-a-career opportunity

One of my favorite things about starting Nave Strategies is the opportunity to stay abreast of what is happening in the arts world. There...