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Nave Strategies Quick Tips
Industry expertise for arts and cultural organizations


Make an Onboarding Checklist
Hiring new staff isn't something that happens every day in many small to mid-sized arts and cultural organizations, which makes it even more

J.L. Nave
May 28, 20241 min read


Making a Great First Impression with Your New Hire
It's easy to overlook the importance of a new employee's first day. We often focus so much on filling the position that we forget how critic

J.L. Nave
May 21, 20241 min read


Asking the Right Questions in Interviews
“What are your strengths and weaknesses?” is a classic question to ask a potential employee in an interview. But I make a subtle shift.

J.L. Nave
May 14, 20241 min read


Hire Smarter with Testing
There's only so much you can ascertain by talking with someone, which is why I've incorporated a mix of timed and untimed tests.

J.L. Nave
May 7, 20241 min read


Use Screening Questions at the Beginning
Hiring the right talent is crucial for any organization, but sorting through dozens of applications can be overwhelming. Today, I'm going...

J.L. Nave
Apr 30, 20241 min read


Create a Hiring Checklist
Staff turnover, for any reason, can be a major disruption. It's also not something that most small and mid-sized arts and cultural organizat
J.L. Nave, III
Apr 16, 20242 min read


Turn Up the Marketing When You Have a Hit
When a show is in high demand, it's a golden opportunity. But what many organizations miss is the chance to turn that demand into a...
J.L. Nave, III
Apr 9, 20241 min read


Pay More Attention to Your New Subscribers
Your new subscribers are like a breath of fresh air for your organization. They've taken a leap forward, but remember, this doesn't mean...

J.L. Nave
Apr 2, 20241 min read


Make a Splash When Single Tickets Go On Sale
Single ticket buyers are often the entry point for new patrons into your world. That's why when single tickets go on sale, it's a...
J.L. Nave, III
Mar 26, 20241 min read


Don’t Make It Easy to Downgrade Subscriptions
In the world of subscription renewals, there's a powerful psychology at play. People often choose the path of least resistance. ...
J.L. Nave, III
Mar 19, 20241 min read


Don't Advertise Subscriptions in Mass Media
When it comes to marketing your subscriptions, there's a better way than blanketing mass media channels. Let's break down why. ...
J.L. Nave, III
Mar 12, 20241 min read


Integrate Cash Flow Forecasting With Your Monthly Financials
Navigate the financial seas with confidence! Don't let uncertainty steer your organization off course.
J.L. Nave, III
Feb 27, 20241 min read


Include a Cash Flow Forecast with your Annual Budget
You may feel confident knowing 'when' your organization will face a cash shortfall, but if you don't know by 'how much,' you're gambling...

J.L. Nave
Feb 20, 20241 min read


When Budgeting, Understand the Cost of Overworking Staff
Struggling with budgeting for your arts or cultural organization? Don't miss out on our latest video discussing a common yet risky strategy
J.L. Nave, III
Feb 15, 20242 min read


Align Your Business Plan and Budget
Budgeting doesn't have to be a headache! Learn how to craft a winning business plan during budget season for a successful year ahead.
J.L. Nave, III
Jan 23, 20242 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.
J.L. Nave, III
Jan 16, 20242 min read


Use Data to Inform Single Ticket Revenue Projections
This is the second video in our series on using data to project revenue, this time focusing on single tickets. We've all been there:...
J.L. Nave, III
Jan 11, 20242 min read


Use Data to Inform Subscription Revenue Budgets
In our new video series on budgeting with data, we kick things off by tackling a common budgeting approach for subscriptions.
J.L. Nave, III
Jan 2, 20242 min read


Repetition Drives Better Results
There’s a cardinal rule in marketing: effective campaigns are achieved through repetition. But repetition alone is only part of the formula.
J.L. Nave, III
Dec 19, 20231 min read


Use the Right Kind of Marketing
I’m often a bit surprised when chatting with executive leaders, and a lack of clarity emerges in our conversations about when to use direct

J.L. Nave
Dec 12, 20231 min read
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