Fundraising Growth Now!

00:15:39

The Arts Fundraiser's Guide to Using AI in Messaging

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2026/10/04

What can AI actually do for an arts fundraiser—and what should remain firmly in human hands?In this episode of Fundraising Growth Now!, Catherine Heitz New talks with RSC Associates Project Consultants Nicki Inman and Katie Ellis about using AI where it can make a practical difference.

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00:16:08

What We Learned This Conference Season—and What It...

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2026/09/20

The challenges facing arts organizations haven’t disappeared. But this conference season, we heard more forward-looking, positive perspectives.In this episode of Fundraising Growth Now!, Catherine Heitz New shares what RSC heard across the country—from Board engagement and the Annual Fund to bridge funding, planned giving, and sustainable fundraising.

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00:24:26

The Arts Fundraiser's Guide to Planned Giving

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2026/09/06

Planned giving doesn’t need to be complicated. In this episode of Fundraising Growth Now!, Catherine Heitz New breaks down planned giving to its fundamentals and offers practical ways to make it part of the fundraising work your organization is already doing.

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00:17:33

The Fundraiser's Guide to Donor-Advised Funds

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2026/08/23

In this episode of Fundraising Growth Now!, RSC Associates CEO Catherine Heitz New discusses one of today's fastest-growing charitable giving options and provides practical advice to help arts and cultural organizations better understand Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs), strengthen donor stewardship, and prepare for the opportunities today.

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00:16:59

My Development Director is Leaving. Now What?

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2026/08/09

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

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00:22:36

Direct Mail Remains the Cornerstone to Expand Your...

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2026/07/26

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

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00:39:40

Our Favorite "Bob-isms"—How Bob Swaney Drives...

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2026/07/12

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

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00:16:11

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

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2026/06/21

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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00:23:41

AI and the Human Work of Fundraising

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2026/06/07

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

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00:28:53

Hear From Your Peer — Jonathan Martin

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2026/05/17

We're continuing our podcast series, Hear From Your Peer. This week, RSC Principal Consultant Jeremy Hatch sat down with Jonathan Martin, an arts leader who has helped various organizations through growth, financial pressure, Board dynamics, audience change, and long-range planning. Listen in for a few steady lessons that apply to Development staff, Executives, and Board members alike.

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00:25:37

Hear From Your Peer — Brittany A. Hall, Fort Wayne...

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2026/05/03

We're continuing our podcast series: Hear From Your Peer. In our latest episode, Jeremy Hatch talks with Brittany A. Hall, President and CEO of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, about how that mindset shapes audience experience, builds stronger engagement, and supports the path from attendance to philanthropy.

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00:24:45

Hear From Your Peer — Nathan Lutz, Carmel Bach Festival

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2026/04/19

Earlier this year, we launched a special series, Hear From Your Peer, spotlighting arts leaders and their fundraising practices. Now, we're going to give you more of what you want with an encore series. Join guest host Jeremy Hatch, principal consultant of RSC Associates, as he speaks with more leaders in the field, uncovering the shared practices and mindsets behind today's most successful fundraising teams.Listen in to today's conversation with Carmel Bach Festival Executive Director

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00:28:14

Hear From Your Peer — Shannon Walenta, Opera Omaha

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2026/04/05

Earlier this year, we launched a special series, Hear From Your Peer, spotlighting arts leaders and their fundraising practices. Now, we're going to give you more of what you want with an encore series. Join guest host Jeremy Hatch, principal consultant of RSC Associates, as he speaks with more leaders in the field, uncovering the shared practices and mindsets behind today's most successful fundraising teams.Join us this week as Jeremy speaks with Shannon Walenta, COO of Opera Omaha, to

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00:12:14

How Healthy is Your Donor Pipeline?

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2026/03/22

If individual giving is critical to fundraising growth, the next question is simple: how healthy is the donor pipeline feeding that growth?This week on the podcast, RSC CEO Catherine Heitz New takes a close look at the components of a healthy donor pipeline and how organizations can assess whether their pipeline is strong, developing, or at risk.

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00:07:58

How to Get Out of the Weeds — What Fundraisers Can...

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2026/03/08

If you’re a fundraiser in the weeds right now, you might be blaming yourself for what is actually a systems problem.“In the weeds” is restaurant lingo for what happens when the load exceeds the structure. When rotation breaks, a good server can look like they’re failing in just a matter of minutes.Fundraising is no different. When goals rise, and everything lands at once, the solution is not more hustle. Just like in a restaurant, speed without structure usually leads to more cleanup.Being in the

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00:25:42

Hear From Your Peer — Lyndy Franklin Smith and Jeromy...

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2026/02/22

We’re at our last week of our podcast series: Hear from Your Peer, where each week we’ve shared a conversation with an arts leader who’s achieved meaningful fundraising results in their organization. We’ve explored how they approached their biggest wins, what’s driven their momentum, and the practical insights they’ve gained along the way. Today’s episode features Jeromy and Lyndy Franklin Smith, co-founders of the Lexington Theatre Company. In just ten years, they’ve thoughtfully balanced resources

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00:30:09

Hear From Your Peer — Rachel Ford, Knoxville Symphony...

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2026/02/15

Today’s episode features Rachel Ford, Chief Executive Officer with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra in Knoxville, Tennessee, who has successfully built major gifts through strong portfolio-management, despite a small team.

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00:30:52

Hear From Your Peer—Sidney P. Jackson, Chicago...

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2026/02/08

We’re continuing our podcast series: Hear from Your Peer, where we’re sharing conversations with arts leaders who have achieved meaningful fundraising results in their organization. We’re discussing how they approached their biggest wins, what’s driving their momentum, and the practical insights they’ve gained along the way. Today’s episode features Sidney P. Jackson, President and CEO of the Chicago Sinfonietta, who shares how lessons from his fundraising career have informed his transition to

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00:20:27

Hear From Your Peer—Amy Williams, Savannah Philharmonic

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2026/02/01

We’re continuing our podcast series: Hear from Your Peer. Today’s episode features Amy Williams, President and CEO of the Savannah Philharmonic, who has reshaped the orchestra’s programming to uniquely serve its community—and in doing so, unlock new fundraising growth.Listen today for clear, candid guidance from people who are doing the work every day, and to highlight the strategies, habits, and decisions that are moving arts organizations forward.

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00:27:14

Hear From Your Peer—Kathryn R Martin, Santa Barbara...

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2026/01/25

We’re continuing our podcast series: Hear from Your Peer.Today’s episode features Kathryn R Martin, President and CEO of the Santa Barbara Symphony, who reflects on securing transformational gifts and the universal principles that inspire donors to make a gift of a lifetime.Listen today for clear, candid guidance from people who are doing the work every day, and to highlight the strategies, habits, and decisions that are moving arts organizations forward.

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