Fundraising Growth Now!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.