Integrate Cash Flow Forecasting With Your Monthly Financials
Navigate the financial seas with confidence! Don't let uncertainty steer your organization off course.
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Industry expertise for arts and cultural organizations
J.L. Nave
Feb 201 min
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 152 min
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 232 min
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 162 min
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 112 min
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 22 min
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
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
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
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
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
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
Start a Planned Giving Program
Regardless of size, any organization should consider starting a planned giving program if they don’t already have one.
J.L. Nave, III
Oct 31, 20231 min
Use Benefits to Encourage Major Donations
When it comes to fundraising, major donors are your champions for impact and change. Let's explore what motivates them to give generously...
J.L. Nave
Oct 24, 20231 min
Use Benefits to Encourage Mid-Level Donations
The focus of today's video is on encouraging mid-level donations, and J.L. offers three key strategies for achieving this goal.
J.L. Nave
Oct 12, 20231 min
Use Benefits To Encourage Entry-Level Donations
Effective fundraising happens when an organization offers benefits that resonate with its patrons. Here are a few things to remember
J.L. Nave
Oct 3, 20231 min
Use Multiple Channels in Your Annual Fund Campaign
When planning a fundraising campaign, a one-size-fits-all approach never works effectively.
J.L. Nave
Sep 26, 20231 min
Make Your Donation Ask About the Patron
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...
J.L. Nave
Sep 19, 2023