Fundraising Growth Now!

Fundraising conversations, advice, and best practices for arts and cultural organizations that want to strengthen donor relationships and raise more money. Learn how you can achieve Fundraising Growth Now!

Fundraising Growth Now! is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 72 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #80

  My Development Director is Leaving. Now What?

  Aug 9, 202617 min

  Development director turnover is inevitable. Whether it happens next month or five years from now, every arts organization will eventually face the challenge of replacing a key fundraising leader. The good news? Staff turnover doesn't have to become a fundraising setback. In this week's episode of Fundraising Growth Now!, RSC Associates CEO Catherine Heitz New shares a practical framework for navigating one of the most significant transitions an arts organization can experience. Rather than reacting to change, you'll learn how to prepare for it—and emerge even stronger.

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  Episode #79

  Direct Mail Remains the Cornerstone to Expand Your Donor Base

  Jul 26, 202623 min

  The most successful arts fundraising programs do not see direct mail as yesterday’s tactic. They use it to welcome new donors, strengthen annual giving, and build the pipeline that leads to tomorrow’s major gifts. In this week’s episode of Fundraising Growth Now! , RSC Associates’ Nicki Inman and Nuri Kye explain why direct mail continues to deliver strong results, how it amplifies digital fundraising rather than competing with it, and why thoughtful, consistent communication is one of the smartest investments an arts organization can make.

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  Episode #78

  Our Favorite "Bob-isms"—How Bob Swaney Drives Fundraising Success

  Jul 12, 202640 min

  Some fundraising advice sticks because it is clever. Better advice sticks because it works. That is why Bob Swaney’s “Bob-isms” have lasted at RSC Associates. They are memorable, yes, but they are more than one-liners. They point to a disciplined approach to fundraising: shared leadership, stronger donor relationships, clearer priorities, and better judgment when the work gets noisy. In the latest episode of Fundraising Growth Now! , Bob joins Catherine Heitz New to talk through the “Bob-isms” that have shaped RSC’s counsel for decades, and why they continue to hold up. Do some of these "Bob-isms" feel familiar? Schedule a 30-minute conversation with Catherine to discuss where you are, what may be getting in the way, and practical next steps to strengthen your fundraising.

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  Episode #77

  The Tax Code Changed. What Does That Mean for Fundraising?

  Jun 21, 202616 min

  Tax laws have changed, and we continue to be asked: what does this actually mean for fundraising? The answer is less dramatic than the headlines suggest. In this episode, we look at why fundraisers should stay focused on relationship-based fundamentals, what to watch for in major donor conversations, and how to respond to hesitation. Where is this question showing up most for your organization right now: donor conversations, Board discussions, campaign planning, or Development team strategy?

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  Episode #76

  AI and the Human Work of Fundraising

  Jun 7, 202624 min

  Artificial intelligence has rapidly changed how people work, communicate, search online, write, and make decisions. And it's here to stay. For arts and cultural organizations, the questions now are: how can AI help fundraising, and where can only the human element advance philanthropy? In this episode, RSC CEO Catherine Heitz New speaks with Founder Bob Swaney about that question. Bob’s view is practical and measured: AI can help fundraisers prepare better, communicate more clearly, and reduce unnecessary friction. It cannot , however, replace trust, judgment, timing, or the human element needed to grow donor relationships.

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