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Nave Strategies Insights
Industry expertise for arts and cultural organizations
J.L. Nave
Apr 30, 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, III
Apr 16, 20242 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 9, 20241 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
Apr 2, 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, III
Mar 26, 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 19, 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 11, 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
Feb 27, 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
Feb 20, 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, III
Feb 15, 20242 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
Jan 23, 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 16, 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 11, 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 2, 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
Dec 19, 20231 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
Dec 12, 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, III
Dec 5, 20231 min read
Ensure Your Calls to Action Shine
The most important information in marketing materials – calls to action – often gets lost in a clutter of information. If a call to action
J.L. Nave, III
Nov 28, 20232 min read
Always Have a Call to Action
"Without a call to action, your marketing and advertising is merely information. It doesn’t inspire action and doesn’t drive results."
J.L. Nave
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Know Your Marketing Cost of Sale
In marketing, balance is key. Knowing your Cost of Sale helps avoid the pitfalls of under or over-investing.
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.
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