Struggling with budgeting for your arts or cultural organization? Don't miss out on our latest video discussing a common yet risky strategy:

Budgeting doesn't have to be a headache! Learn how to craft a winning business plan during budget season for a successful year ahead. Watch

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We continue our series on budgeting with data, this time tackling a common budgeting approach for single tickets. Learn how to build accurat

In our new video series on budgeting with data, we kick things off by tackling a common budgeting approach for subscriptions. Discover why r

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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

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...

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 three practical strategies that will streamline your donor communications. 1. Personalization Is Key First, remember that personalization is important. Personalization goes beyond including your donor’s name—it’s about making every donor feel seen and valued. Start by acknowledging what they’ve already done for your organization. For current

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

Today, I’ll share quick tips on maximizing Black Friday and Cyber Monday to boost engagement and ticket sales. These simple practices can help you make the most of this high-energy shopping season.  First, capitalize on the spending mindset . During Black Friday and Cyber Monday, people are actively looking for deals. By offering a special promotion, you’re putting yourself front and center with audiences already in a spending mood.    Second, think beyond discounting tickets

Leading an arts and cultural organization is often challenging and can sometimes feel isolating. That’s why it’s crucial to have someone by

Managers are often go-go-go, trying to get everything done that needs to get done. One key task that is often shortchanged is taking time to

Many managers dread board meetings. They don't know what's going to happen or who is going to ask a question that challenges their ability

Small and mid-sized arts and cultural organizations often operate with a lean team, meaning everyone is important. But how prepared are you

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

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

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

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.

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