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The Offstage Mic

Aubrey Bergauer
Copywriting
Arts Administration
Arts Management
Fundraising
Arts Organizations
Community Engagement
Audience Engagement
Company Culture
Marketing Strategies
Social Media Marketing
Digital Advertising
Patron Retention
Digital Content
Subscription Economy
Change Management
Toxic Workplace Traits
Healthy Company Culture
Customer Experience
Audience Development
Inclusion

Arts and culture is a big business—a $1.02 trillion sector whose 100,000+ organizations serve almost every community in the nation. This podcast is about running that business: how to grow audiences, develop high performing teams and leaders, get younger attendees in the seats and on the donor rolls, apply strategies working in other sectors, and generate millions more dollars in revenue, all in o... more

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If your days as an arts leader are consumed by never-ending to-do lists, last-minute fires, and reactive work—this episode is your call to break the cycle. In this Season 5 finale, we dig into a leadership struggle that nearly every arts executive, a... more

One of the biggest mistakes arts organizations make is over relying on major donors. In this penultimate episode of the season, Aubrey Bergauer talks with Dana Snyder—author of The Monthly Giving Mastermind—about why major gifts alone won’t save your... more

Does managing operations at your arts organization feel tedious or unwieldy? Maybe you know your internal processes need a boost, but don’t you know where to begin. Good news: It’s actually more simple than you think. This episode, Aubrey talks about... more

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For arts organizations, the vast majority of your audience is not subscribers and donors; over 90% of your patrons are the ones who come and go, never to engage with another performance again. How can arts administrators capture that large segment of... more

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Recent Guests

Dana Snyder
Dynamic speaker, author of The Monthly Giving Mastermind, host of the non-profit podcast Missions to Movements, and creator of The Monthly Giving Summit.
Episode: Major Gifts ≠ Financial Sustainability: Why Monthly Giving Is the Game-Changer for your Arts Organization
Linda Hsieh Logston
Guest with a unique career at the intersection of performing arts and technology.
Episode: 5 Steps to Using UX Design in Arts Management
Stephanie Stallings
Expert in nonprofit leadership with a background in musicology and arts management.
Episode: Harnessing Data At Your Arts Organization
Chelsea Chambers
Executive Director of the Peninsula Symphony and clarinetist with a background in clarinet performance
Peninsula Symphony
Episode: Climbing The Ladder to Executive Director and Creating A Kick Ass Culture On The Way [Success Series]
Jo Griffin
Recruitment specialist at the Banff Center for Arts and Creativity
Banff Center for Arts and Creativity
Episode: How An Arts Administrator Found Her Confidence Because of This One Statistic [Success Series]
Carlos Cordero
Composer, conductor, and founder of Unheard, a choral group advocating for the LGBTQ+ community.
Unheard
Episode: How One Conductor Learned You Can’t be Everything to Everyone [Success Series]
Paula Wilson
Member services and communications manager at EquiArc, former flutist.
EquiArc
Episode: How One Arts Administrator Went From “I Couldn’t Land an Internship” to Multiple Job Offers [Success Series]
Allison Lambacher
Associate Director of Digital Engagement at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Episode: How One Arts Administrator Went From Wanting to Quit the Industry To Landing Her Dream Job [Success Series]
Sunni Gerald
Founder and CEO of Artelize with a background as a freelance opera singer and serial entrepreneur.
Artelize
Episode: Bonus Episode: The Problem with Data I See Everywhere in Arts Management

Host

Aubrey Bergauer
Host and known in the arts world for being customer centric, data obsessed, and for growing revenue. Aubrey focuses on practical solutions for enhancing audience engagement and operational efficacy in arts organizations.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • This Podcast Is Gold

    If you are involved in any kind of organization where customer retention is key, Aubrey Bergauer has news you can use. With her extensive expertise in the performing arts and business worlds she synthesizes and distills key strategies for not only helping an organization survive challenges, but on how to thrive. Her approach to tackling tough topics is refreshing, actionable, and always from a business adapted yet customer centric perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Honeting
    United States10 months ago
  • Phenomenal!

    Aubrey is passionate about helping arts organizations reach their highest potential. She is incredibly knowledgeable and highly respected in the arts community. Aubrey provides amazing content that everyone can learn from. Recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TFSI_Podcast
    United States3 years ago
  • What the arts industry needs

    I’m not trying to be dramatic here, but I really believe content like this is shifting the arts at its core towards something revolutionary. I’m so grateful to Aubrey for taking the initiative on these hard yet fruitful conversations to help us rethink what’s possible in the arts world. Listen to what Aubrey has to say! She knows what’s up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    allison.lambacher
    United States3 years ago

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Fosters important conversations about equity and engagement in the arts.
Highly actionable insights for arts organizations.
Aubrey Bergauer's expertise resonated well with listeners, especially regarding operational challenges.

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Major Gifts ≠ Financial Sustainability: Why Monthly Giving Is the Game-Changer for your Arts Organization
Q: How can organizations effectively sustain a monthly giving program?
Organizations should treat their monthly giving program like a product, optimizing all aspects from marketing to retention strategies to ensure success.
Major Gifts ≠ Financial Sustainability: Why Monthly Giving Is the Game-Changer for your Arts Organization
Q: What do donors prefer about recurring giving compared to one-time donations?
Donors prefer recurring giving because it aligns with their belief in the long-term vision of organizations and allows them to contribute steadily, supporting sustained change.
Major Gifts ≠ Financial Sustainability: Why Monthly Giving Is the Game-Changer for your Arts Organization
Q: What is the $9 billion opportunity for recurring revenue in the United States?
Only 3% of US charitable donations are given on a recurring basis, but increasing that to 5% could unlock $9 billion annually for nonprofits.
Harnessing Data At Your Arts Organization
Q: What is necessary to get a system in place that works for an organization?
The first key piece is the CRM or where you're storing patron data, the second is the ticketing software, and the third is the email service provider, all of which need to communicate together.
Harnessing Data At Your Arts Organization
Q: What results did you see after you started implementing systems?
We saw a huge boost in first-time patron retention, more than doubling the number of first-time attendees coming back within the season.

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What is The Offstage Mic about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the intersection of arts administration and effective management practices, this podcast explores how arts organizations can thrive in a competitive landscape. Critical discussions center on audience engagement, revenue growth strategies, and fostering inclusivity within the arts sector. Notable episodes cover a variety of essential topics, including user experience design, the challenges of gender bias, and negotiation strategies—all aimed at empowering leaders and practitioners in the arts to drive organizational success and innovation. The host's insights draw from extensive experience, offering actionable tips and best practices tailored for arts administrators seeking to enhance their operational performance and cultivate s... more

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1. Dana Snyder
2. Linda Hsieh Logston
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4. Chelsea Chambers
5. Jo Griffin
6. Carlos Cordero
7. Paula Wilson
8. Allison Lambacher

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