Blackbaud

In need of inspiring, creative ideas to increase attendance while converting casual visitors to sustaining members and donors? Blackbaud’s #SHAREYOURCULTURE webinar series features arts and cultural thought leaders discussing the groundbreaking programs, technologies and marketing campaigns that are redefining how communities engage with cultural organizations such as museums, performing arts centers, aquariums, zoos and gardens.

Successful Strategies to Grow and Engage Leadership Giving Circles

Tuesday, July 20, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. ET

Leadership annual giving circles provide reliable general operating support and are often your greatest ambassadors and advocates. Mark Mills, Associate Director of Individual Giving at High Museum of Art, will share how he used data analytics to acquire, steward, renew, and upgrade these donors

This webinar is for arts & cultural professionals who are interested in...

Learning proven strategies to generate revenue with philanthropic gifts from individuals
Learning how the High Museum of Art adjusted their donor events, online offerings, and communications to continue to engage donors
Learning how the High Museum of Art adapted their annual donor programs for success during COVID-19 and carried those strategies forward

Educating and Engaging Groups Through Immersive Exhibitions

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. ET

August means school is back in session and people are ready to learn! But how can we encourage repeat visitation by school groups and adult groups and manage their reservations? In this #ShareYourCulture webinar, we will hear from Altru customer Lane Eagles, Associate Curator at Bellevue Arts Museum, on how her team selects exciting and thought-provoking exhibitions that challenge their visitors to be active participants in the museum’s curated collections. Educational programming is a key part of every arts & cultural organization’s mission, so we will learn how to develop and manage programs that get groups in the door and learning something new.

Speaker:

Lane Eagles, Ph.D.
Associate Curator at Bellevue Arts Museum

Lockdown to Launch: Altru Implementation During COVID

Wednesday, September 15, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. ET

Worried about a property wide system implementation? In a new building? In a pandemic? The Potawatomi Zoo rose to the occasion proving that sometimes the best way to learn to navigate the waters is to dive right in. Join Danielle McCausland, Development Manager at the Potawatomi Zoo, as she retells the Zoo's journey from lock-down to launch. How they overcame resistance to make Blackbaud Altru work for them; ultimately changing their minds about ticketing, guest services and the future.

This webinar is for those arts & cultural professionals interested in...

How to use Blackbaud Altru to maximize programs, ticket sales, attendance and guest services.
Discovering out of the box solutions to ticketing and programming you might not have thought of pre-pandemic or pre-implementation
How to involve and empower your team of Altru Super Users

Speaker:

Danielle McCausland,
Development Manager
Potawatomi Zoo

Danielle McCausland is the Development Manager for the Potawatomi Zoo. She has been with the Zoo for 13 fun years! Danielle has worn a lot of hats at Potawatomi Zoo all leading her to her current position as Development Manager. A resident Zoo historian on the many changes that have happened over the past decade, Danielle enjoys carrying out all aspects of community, donor, and corporate stewardship. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona Danielle has lived in South Bend for 25 years with her husband, Matt and their daughter Macy who share Danielle’s love of both animals, music and the arts.