Fundraising Growth Now!

At RSC Associates, we’ve seen firsthand how artists who engage with fundraising create stronger organizations, deeper donor connections, and greater financial stability. In today's podcast, I’m going to walk you through seven common-sense ways artists can help fundraise. More importantly, I'm going to talk about why some artists hesitate to get involved and how we can overcome those barriers.

Donor-advised funds are transforming charitable giving, offering donors a strategic, tax-efficient way to support nonprofits. But, like any fundraising tool, DAFs have their pros and cons—both for the families who create them and the nonprofits that rely on them. At RSC, we’re getting more and more questions about DAFs, so today's pod will help break it down and answer some of the more frequent questions we hear.

Leadership turnover is increasing, and highly valuable

If you’re feeling this in your organization, you’re not

Today's pod will examine these issues in seven key points of

Developing a highly active, energetic, responsible, and

Today, we're sharing insights on just a handful of things that it takes to attract and maintain an exceptional Board. We’ll also discuss some common pitfalls that organizations face when building their Boards and, most importantly, how to avoid them.

In this episode, we're diving into Board engagement with special guest Susan Howlett, a highly respected expert with 40+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and Board development. Known for her direct, practical approach, Susan has empowered thousands of organizations to build strong boards and achieve sustainable fundraising success.  

As a sought-after speaker, trainer, and author of the award-winning books Boards on Fire!, and Getting Funded, Susan shares actionable strategies to inspire authentic connections and lasting impact.  

Bonus: Use code “RSC” at SusanHowlett.com and get free shipping on her book, Boards on Fire!

If you have ever seen the classic Bob Newhart sketch, “Stop It”, you know how hilarious it is. But it's also very relatable for anyone involved in arts fundraising. Staff and volunteers are under constant pressure to keep contributed dollars rolling in, yet often slip into habits that hurt more than help results.

So, in Bob Newhart’s fashion, Bob Swaney will visit seven common pitfalls in arts fundraising. While each comes with a declaration to “stop it,” Bob will follow up with a “start it” counter to help you build healthier, more effective fundraising habits. 

Contributed revenue goals drive the financial engine of your arts organization, empowering mission-driven programs, performances, and exhibitions, so fundraising goal-setting is too important to get wrong. Too often, organizations underestimate their potential or set their sights unrealistically high, leading to missed targets, underfunded projects, or overworked staff. 

Today, Bob shares the key do’s and don’ts of goal-setting so you can create realistic—yet inspiring—revenue objectives that galvanize your team and motivate your supporters. 

When Giving Tuesday rolls around each year,

In this episode, Bob outlines five reasons why relying heavily on Giving Tuesday could be more of a setback than a windfall, and then provides five alternative approaches that can create lasting support beyond just a single day.

We've all been in those Board meetings or had those

Today, Bob will give you five reasons why this obsession isn't productive. Then, we'll flip the script to look at why we should focus on the people who are already passionate about your arts organization.