Fundraising for a Performing Arts Center with Renee Garvens

Fundraising is at the heart of every nonprofit. With the right strategy, communication channel and fundraising message, nonprofits are able to achieve their targets with ease.In this week’s episode, Alexander is joined by Renee Garvens to tackle unique perspectives in fundraising. Renee is the Vice president of Development at the Tobin Center for Performing Arts. In her discussion, she details the unique nature of fundraising for a performing arts center, highlighting the obstacles and insights gained from attempting to secure funds amidst the pandemic. Additionally, she delves into the fundraising channels and tech tools used by the Tobin center, while also outlining the organization's short-term goals.The topics we coverHow Renee got started working in nonprofitsWhat about the Tobin Center for Performing Arts caught Renee’s attention?What is the distinguishing factor in fundraising for a Performing Arts Center?Strategies used to maintain fundraising during the COVID pandemicRenee’s superpower that helped weather the storm during the pandemicHow being self-taught helped Renee think outside the box about fundraisingWhat fundraising channels are used for the Tobin Center?What kind of stories resonate most with Renee’s audience?Technology Renee used to aid Tobin Center’s fundraising activitiesWhat other short term goals does the Tobin Center have?Learn more and connect with Renee GarvensTobin Center: https://www.tobincenter.org/Renee’s LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneegarvens/The Tobin Center's Floor Transformation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PnGjacoi5s Support the Show.