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Nave Strategies Quick Tips
Industry expertise for arts and cultural organizations


Lead Effectively by Protecting Your Time
As leaders, especially in arts and cultural organizations, we often prioritize our teams’ well-being over our own. It's admirable, but unsustainable. I've been there—juggling meetings, late-night emails, and endless phone calls. The result? Burnout. It’s time to take control and lead by example. Let’s dive into three quick strategies to help you find balance. Step 1: Set Boundaries with Email You might feel compelled to reply to emails at all hours, but doing so sets the expe

J.L. Nave
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Maximize Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is just around the corner! If you’ve already developed your plan, great job—you’re well-prepared. But if you don’t yet have a plan in place, don’t worry. You’re not alone, and it’s not too late to make an impact. In this video, I’ll show you how even a simple, well-targeted campaign can deliver real results using resources you already have. Giving Tuesday offers a valuable chance to engage with your supporters, spark generosity, and encourage impactful contribu

J.L. Nave
Nov 19, 20242 min read


Create a Unified Operations Calendar
Small and mid-sized arts and cultural organizations are usually running at full speed. Stopping to plan feels like a luxury they can't affor

J.L. Nave
Jun 11, 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


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


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


Review Your Sub-Donor List For Board Prospects
A subscriber-donor on your list could be the perfect fit as your next board member.

J.L. Nave
Aug 29, 20231 min read
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