Drew McManus on the Orchestra business | est. 2003

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UpStageCRM.io Is Live!

Tue, Dec 12, 2021
by Drew McManus
I am excited to to officially announce UpStageCRM.io, the fully integrated ticketing CRM platform arts and culture organizations deserve, is launched! Our cloud platform solution unites your website, CRM, ticketing, fundraising, marketing, and a full range of digital commerce and customer service to provide a platform that is far more than the sum of its
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The Days Of Dedicated Fundraising CRMs Are Numbered

Mon, Oct 10, 2021
by Drew McManus
I’ve seen several friends and colleagues chatting about a 10/5/2021 article at thenonprofittimes.com which examines the rapidly changing environment of online development. With the subtle headline Fundraisers Wrestling With Tech As Giving Plows Forward, the article doesn’t shy away from addressing some of the biggest self-inflicted hurdles that prevent organizations from maximizing their development efforts.
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Using Collaboration To Raise That Tide

Thu, Sep 9, 2021
by Drew McManus
Get Your Magic is a collaboration of Annapolis Performing Arts organizations joining forces to get you back inside our venues for the best entertainment Annapolis has to offer. Participants include Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, The Ballet Theatre of Maryland, Classic Theatre of Maryland, and Live Arts Maryland. Their idea was straightforward: patrons buy three or more
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Get In On The Ground Floor

Fri, Jul 7, 2021
by Drew McManus
Have you ever wondered why your ticketing system is so difficult to use? Do you get exasperated at how freaking hard it is to get the data you need from your CRM? Do you drain hours wondering why you’re forced to use annoying workarounds to sell something as basic as a flex subscription (and why
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PROFESSIONAL DISCLOSURE

Given the author’s position as an arts consultant and technology provider, he does not publish articles examining or focusing on current clients without first obtaining the client’s written permission.

EDITORIAL COMMITMENT

In order to ensure accuracy and provide a comprehensive perspective on any topic, I allow any individual or person officially representing an organization that appears in any Adaptistration article to submit a response which will be published, unedited. Responses are limited to 200 words and must address the issues at hand and the individuals and/or organizations must also be willing to maintain an open dialog for continued discussion.