Donors don't give for the tax deduction. They don't give for prestige. They give because of how it makes them feel. Good about themselves. Good about being able to help a good cause. And the thank you, or the silence, confirms whether they made the right call. You...
Let me guess, you have dream project that you would love to make a reality—and it involves raising money. Maybe it’s a festival you're looking to launch. An album you want to record. An after school program you'd love to create. Or a new work your ensemble hopes to...
It's not every day that a grant funder announces a new program for musicians, so I'm excited to help spread the news. Chamber Music America actually has TWO new grant programs for musicians — maybe you? One is for jazz and the other for classical musicians....
I recently came an arts organization's terrific fundraising pitch. I really connected with it. That's rare. So let's consider this, Musicians — How well are you connecting with potential donors? Whenever I read, see, or hear something that excites me, I find I want to...
Want Money? Ask for Advice! Asking for advice is a great way to cultivate your community of potential supporters. Think of the 10-15 people closest to you—mentors from back home, family friends, and extended family—people who have shown interest in you and your music...
Asking for money is a little like popping the question. You don't simply meet someone on the street and ask her or him to marry you. It works better if you first get to know each other, find you share interests, and over time you cultivate a genuine relationship—you...
Let's talk crowdfunding campaigns for musicians. Here's what works and 3 examples so you can rock your next fundraising project! At their best, crowdfunding campaigns allow fans to directly connect to the musicians they champion. Crowdfunding promotes a sense of...
MONDAY BYTES - April 18, 2011 Last week I suggested folks write out their project descriptions in 2-3 sentences. (Thanks to all who sent me theirs—great stuff!) The real reason to write down your project description (or any goal) is that what we write shows how clear...
