We Have More In Common With Sportsball Than We Thought
Thu, Dec 12, 2016
by Drew McManus
Contrary to what you may think, selling tickets to other forms of live experience events can be just as difficult if not more challenging than what we face in our field. To that end, I came across an intriguing post from Dave Wakeman, a B2B revenue consultant who specializes in entertainment, sports, hospitality, and professional
What’s Your #GivingTuesday Story?
Wed, Nov 11, 2016
by Drew McManus
#GivingTuesday, the self described “global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration” is back for year five and took place on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Since its launch, a number of orchestras have participated so let’s open up today’s post to any group that took part in#GivingTuesday 2016 so we
Five Tips For Maximizing Your End Of Year Online Giving Campaign
Tue, Nov 11, 2016
by Drew McManus
It’s that time of year again when development departments are putting the final touches on the end of year annual giving campaign. In order to help maximize those efforts, here are five best practice tips to help you avoid overlooking critical items. Don’t shy away from the challenge; go, confront these problems. Fight! Win! And
Monday Inspiration
Sun, Nov 11, 2016
by Drew McManus
If you’re still feeling a bit down, I highly recommend taking the time to read a letter written by Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock from the early part of 2016 and published at nesthq.com. Addressed to “the Next Generation of Artists” it is an inspiring letter that is every bit as beneficial for arts managers
Friday Inspiration: “What Prisoners Taught Me About Music Appreciation”