With the holidays behind us and the new year ahead, it’s important for nonprofits and cultural institutions to make the most of their end of the year fundraising efforts. Most donations are made toward the end of the year, with 31% being made in December and...
The holiday season is fast approaching. And with all the wild surprises 2020 has given us so far, this winter is promising to be unlike any other. But festive fundraising strategies remain relatively unchanged. Despite the complications COVID, museums, zoos, and other cultural institutions remain...
November 1, 2021 People are driven to give for a number of reasons. We want to believe that our efforts and influence are doing good for the world, and both charity and philanthropy, though different, have their place in our need to give. Additionally, giving is a...
Long passed are the days where museums can solely rely on donors, membership, and walk-in visitors. With the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the competitive nature of the museum industry, museums have found creative and crafty ways to bolster their revenue and raise funds. New...
August 30, 2021 Back to school museum discounts have always been great incentives to connect with the local community and get young people into your doors. But especially now, after a very strange 2020/2021 school year, students are as eager as ever to get back into...
August 19, 2021 A constant challenge for any nonprofit or cultural organization is how to continue to bolster their brand and stay relevant on social media. Because nonprofits rely on donations, fundraisers, and user participation, they need to constantly be updating and evaluating their marketing strategies. One...
August 11, 2021 Zoos are incredible cultural institutions. They promote the preservation and conservation of endangered species, provide valuable education to the public, enable scholarship and academia, and enrich the quality of life for their local communities. One of the most exciting times for a zoo is...
August 2, 2021 Museums, especially nonprofit museums, rely on their donors, fundraising campaigns, and their volunteers in order to succeed and thrive as institutions. And although volunteer managers know just how important all the great work their volunteers do for museums, effectively communicating their impact to...
Although many nonprofits have limited marketing budgets, they still rely on member engagement and their online presence in order to raise funds and acquire donors. And one of the most effective ways to connect with donors and members is through social media. The problem, of course,...
It’s that awkward moment when you need to ask for something but don’t know how. Everyone has felt it. Whether that’s asking for a gift from a family member they may have trouble affording, asking for a raise at your job, or even sending your...