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Is your membership program designed for revenue or visitation? How does it align with your organisation’s strategy and members’ desires? Harmonising expectations and demands is crucial for a thriving membership program. How do you marry different expectations and requirements? What does it take to build a successful membership program? 

Growing membership is not for the faint-hearted. It takes resilience, perseverance and the buy-in of your organisation. Getting it right is pivotal. Your members are your most loyal customers, passionate advocates contributing to your financial sustainability. Tune in to hear more.

Millennials are making waves in the philanthropic world, backing an average of 5 non-profits annually with a staggering $30+ billion in contributions. It’s time for museums to embrace millennials as their loyal, long-term supporters – allies who can provide not just funds but also forge dynamic, mutually rewarding relationships.

Join Lynda Harwood-Compton in an enthralling exploration of the steps necessary to captivate millennial prospects and invite them on an unforgettable museum fundraising journey. Seize the opportunity to engage this influential generation and redefine your museum’s future!

In 2020, the University of Melbourne created the Museums and Collections Department, uniting five culturally significant museums and galleries. This department faced the challenge of harnessing their collective power while preserving individual identities.

Join us as Harriet Auld reveals the secrets behind crafting a successful fundraising strategy for a diverse department of museums and galleries. Discover the art of balancing unity and individuality in the pursuit of greatness!

Crowdfunding, known for generating revenue, also holds the power to create lasting connections with audiences and dedicated museum ambassadors.

Join crowdfunding experts on a captivating journey, where campaigns are the first step in nurturing enduring relationships with backers. Discover practical how-tos and an inspiring case study that could transform your museum’s future!

Is your website optimized for fundraising? In this session, we’ll explore innovative ideas and data from the nonprofit sector to boost your museums online fundraising prowess.

Join Barbara Mazer as she dives into the 2023 ePhilanthropy forecast, uncovering strategies to enhance online donations and sharing inspiring examples from arts and cultural organizations. Transform your fundraising game with these invaluable insights!

Faced with the monumental task of raising funds to digitise its vast and varied collections, the National Library of Australia faced a significant challenge. With only 10% of its 10 million items digitised, the library needed a compelling case for support.

Discover their journey to create an inspiring, donor-friendly campaign, which has raised $8 million, including several $1 million contributions, and learn the secrets behind their fundraising success.

Embrace the power of radical philanthropy, a concept driven by a passion for social justice and societal transformation. How can we create impactful change as museum professionals, cultural historians, and visionary philanthropists?

Amidst polarised politics and silenced progressive voices in the United States, this session explores how we can ignite meaningful change and make a lasting difference as activists, organisers, and museum advocates.

Discover the key to effortless fundraising, bountiful grant awards, eager volunteers, and curious visitors by harnessing the power of content marketing.

Join us as we delve into building community engagement, expanding your audience, and transcending your mission beyond your walls. Learn the essentials of goal-setting, masterful storytelling, audience research, strategic planning, distribution, and success measurement.

Uncover insider tips to captivate your community with interactive and visually engaging elements. Elevate your impact today!

Iconic Moments is pioneering new ways to fundraise through NFTs, partnering with institutions like the Universal Hip Hop Museum and the White House Historical Association.

With NFTs revealing a new kind of art enthusiast, institutions unlock potential for community building and diversified finances. Iconic Moments collaborates with digital artists, creating unique NFTs inspired by traditional art, benefiting all parties.

Join Chris Cummings and guests in a dynamic talk on NFT-based fundraising, exploring their partnerships, strategies, and campaign benefits.