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In this episode, we discuss the (many) issues and limitations with conventional fundraising for arts programs.

'Conventional Fundraising' could be defined as transactions that begin with "Would you mind buying this overpriced thingy to help my kids' band program?..."

I also spend a little time reflecting about my own fundraising experiences as a kid in my high school band program, as well as remember an important mentor that left us this week.

NOTE - the car wash in the Episode's image is NOT one of the fundraising tactics that are a part of this issue. In fact I wholeheartedly support car washes for a lot of reason, if for no other reason than the fun and bonding that it brings about.

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In this episode, we discuss how students (and grown ups) are moved and motivated by just KNOWING that someone is monitoring, assessing, and measuring the outcome of any task.

We also explore this topic in this associated blog post here - https://blog.fansraise.com/the-real-reason-students-respond-to-measurement-and-accountability

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Ever have an exciting idea get "poo-poo-ed" by others in your decision chain?

It stinks, especially when the nay-sayers are operating from a place of irrationality and lack of information.

In this episode, we discuss how to get great ideas off the ground, and build consensus for the things you want to do.

Obviously this applies to a lot more than "FansRaise"...

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Wow, this blog post made a bit of an impact this week! We're not judging or otherwise criticizing the expenses needed to be competitive, but those trends are in fact a REAL thing.

The vast majority of readers agree and responded favorably, and a few knucklehead trolls felt otherwise. What do you think?

https://blog.fansraise.com/the-rising-cost-of-the-marching-arts-the-most-expensive-sport-in-america

Comment on the blog!

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Here's the blog post we reference in this episode - https://blog.fansraise.com/90-fundraising-ideas-1

Also to download the 90+ list you can grab at right on-page - just pop-in your email address and we'll shoot it to you.

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It is TREMENDOUSLY important to consider all of the angles when selecting your first campaign's goals.

It might seem natural to allow students to individually crowdfund (for things like activity fees, band trips, tuition for camps and programs, etc), but is THAT the thing that will move the needle the most?

Campaigns that engage 100% (or close to 100%) fo your membership are the ones you want to pursue. In this episode we discuss why that individual campaign might be a horrible idea.

Read this blog post for an example of how effective a capital campaign can be with 100% of your students participating.

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