Classified | Tallahassee Arts Guide

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

We work with our instructors to offer varied and engaging programs, as unique and artistic as our instructors themselves! LeMoyne Arts is seeking mixed media artists to teach creative classes and workshops! We offer four multi-week studio sessions for adults, teens, and children: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, as well as a myriad of one or two-day workshops year-round. Our teaching opportunities are flexible, with some of our instructors teaching multiple classes, some teaching one at a time, and others teaching during one season of the year. All instructors are paid as independent contractors, and receive a free one-year Individual Membership to LeMoyne Arts! We ask those interested in teaching with us to fill out a teaching proposal on our website, or get in touch with us by emailing education@lemoyne.org. We hope to welcome you to our team!

Call for Painting Instructors

Call for Visual Artists ; Job

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

We work with our instructors to offer varied and engaging programs, as unique and artistic as our instructors themselves! LeMoyne Arts is seeking experienced painters to teach inspired painting courses, from watercolors and acrylics, to oils! We offer four multi-week studio sessions for adults, teens, and children: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, as well as a myriad of one or two-day workshops year-round. Our teaching opportunities are flexible, with some of our instructors teaching multiple classes, some teaching one at a time, and others teaching during one season of the year. All instructors are paid as independent contractors, and receive a free one-year Individual Membership to LeMoyne Arts! We ask those interested in teaching with us to fill out a teaching proposal on our website, or get in touch with us by emailing education@lemoyne.org. We hope to welcome you to our team!

Call for Ceramics Instructors

Call for Visual Artists ; Job

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

We work with our instructors to offer varied and engaging programs, as unique and artistic as our instructors themselves! LeMoyne Arts is seeking experienced ceramicists to teach creative hand building, wheel-throwing and other clay classes! We offer four multi-week studio sessions for adults, teens, and children: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, as well as a myriad of one or two-day workshops year-round. Our teaching opportunities are flexible, with some of our instructors teaching multiple classes, some teaching one at a time, and others teaching during one season of the year. All instructors are paid as independent contractors, and receive a free one-year Individual Membership to LeMoyne Arts! We ask those interested in teaching with us to fill out a teaching proposal on our website, or get in touch with us by emailing education@lemoyne.org. We hope to welcome you to our team!

Call for Fiber Arts Instructors

Call for Visual Artists ; Job

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

We work with our instructors to offer varied and engaging programs, as unique and artistic as our instructors themselves! LeMoyne Arts is seeking fiber artists to lead a variety of classes and workshops! We offer four multi-week studio sessions for adults, teens, and children: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, as well as a myriad of one or two-day workshops year-round. Our teaching opportunities are flexible, with some of our instructors teaching multiple classes, some teaching one at a time, and others teaching during one season of the year. All instructors are paid as independent contractors, and receive a free one-year Individual Membership to LeMoyne Arts! We ask those interested in teaching with us to fill out a teaching proposal on our website, or get in touch with us by emailing education@lemoyne.org. We hope to welcome you to our team!

Call for Ceramics Lab Monitor

Call for Visual Artists ; Internship Opportunity ; Volunteer Opportunity

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

LeMoyne Arts is seeking experienced ceramicists to supervise ceramics open studio hours! We are excited to open our studios to students whose creativity goes beyond our standard class offerings. To offer open studio hours we need responsible, personable, and knowledgeable individuals to supervise the studio spaces, and assist students in studio stewardship. All lab monitors will have access to the studio, materials, and tools during open studio hours, as well as receive a 25lb bag of clay each session. We ask those interested in working with us to get in touch with us by emailing education@lemoyne.org. We hope to welcome you to our team!

Call for Drawing Instructors

Call for Visual Artists ; Job

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

We work with our instructors to offer varied and engaging programs, as unique and artistic as our instructors themselves! LeMoyne Arts is seeking local artists to teach a variety of drawing classes, from figure drawing, and still life to abstracts and beyond! We offer four multi-week studio sessions for adults, teens, and children: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, as well as a myriad of one or two-day workshops year-round. Our teaching opportunities are flexible, with some of our instructors teaching multiple classes, some teaching one at a time, and others teaching during one season of the year. All instructors are paid as independent contractors, and receive a free one-year Individual Membership to LeMoyne Arts! We ask those interested in teaching with us to fill out a teaching proposal on our website, or get in touch with us by emailing education@lemoyne.org. We hope to welcome you to our team!

“How are you in 2022?” An Update on COVID-19 and Leon County’s Nonprofit Sector

Advocacy ; Community ; Funding ; Online/Virtual ; Professional Development

Posted: May 24, 2022

What: COVID-19 and the Nonprofit Sector 2022 When: 12 noon to 1 PM, EST; Friday, June 3, 2022 REPLAY HERE Webinar: “How are you in 2022?” An Update on COVID-19 and Leon County’s Nonprofit Sector The impact of COVID-19 on the Leon County’s nonprofit sector has been profound, and full recovery will take years. That’s a key finding from a recent local survey that will be shared by nonprofit leaders from the Council on Culture & Arts (COCA), the Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence (INIE), and United Partners for Human Services (UPHS). The findings will be presented at a webinar to be held on Zoom on Friday, June 3 from 12 noon to 1 PM. As a follow up to the original nonprofit survey conducted in 2021, this new survey from spring 2022 provides a current snapshot of the sector. COCA, INIE and UPHS gathered data from over 85 local nonprofits in Leon County, spanning all industries including arts and culture, human services, environment, animal services, and more. The webinar will bring local leaders and community stakeholders together to review the findings, discuss new pathways to recovery, and explore opportunities for collaboration and advocacy. CARES and ARPA funding provided by Leon County and the City of Tallahassee were instrumental in addressing immediate needs during the height of the pandemic; however, although there are signs of recovery in the sector, the survey results show that nonprofit organizations still have a long road ahead. Among key survey findings: · 100% of nonprofits have sustained a financial loss due to COVID-19; only 38% have been able to make up any shortfalls · 22% of nonprofits have had to terminate, lay-off or furlough employees · 65% of nonprofits have seen an increased need for services · 73% of nonprofits are unable to meet increased demand for services; 13% are unable to meet demand at all The upcoming webinar is part of a series of community conversations that connect the public to the work and impact of the local nonprofit sector. COCA, INIE, and UPHS are Tallahassee-based nonprofit organizations focused on strengthening and amplifying the sector’s voice through advocacy, education, community engagement and cross-sector collaboration. About the Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) COCA is the officially designated local arts agency for Tallahassee and Leon County by the City, County, and State, and marks more than 35 years of service to the community. COCA envisions a vibrant and thriving creative community that enhances quality of life and economic vitality. COCA’s mission is to serve and support the community by promoting and advocating for arts and culture in Florida’s capital region. Visit COCA at tallahasseearts.org. About the Institute for Non-Profit Innovation and Excellence (INIE) The Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence (INIE) is a management support organization founded in 2014 to strengthen the capacity and impact of the nonprofit sector through advocacy, education and collaboration. Through a focus on capacity-building, collaboration and creativity, INIE works to enhance the nonprofit sector and ensure that it continues to serve as a driving force for this region’s economy and quality of life. Visit INIE at theinstitutefornonprofits.org About United Partners for Human Services (UPHS) As the premiere human services organization in the Big Bend region, UPHS manages a coalition of human services providers who influence public policy, create access to human services, and ensure a healthier quality of life for all Tallahassee-Leon County residents. UPHS is an area resource for advocacy, information, best practices and innovation in the human services nonprofit sector. Visit UPHS at uphsfl.org.

Knight Foundation Community Foundations Program

Funding

Posted: Apr 17, 2022

Our Strategy Our strategy focuses on identifying and working with partners to help these communities attract and nurture talent, promote economic opportunity and foster civic engagement. We work with community foundation leaders and local advisory committees to identify investment opportunities that can help these communities be more informed and engaged. We have committed $140 million to community foundation endowments. What We Look For Knight supports Tallahassee’s work in revitalizing its downtown and bordering communities to attract and retain talented people and promote economic opportunity. We invest in Tallahassee’s core city vibrancy by supporting projects in smart design, the arts and entrepreneurship. Community Foundation Partner To learn more about our work in Tallahassee and how you can apply for funding, please contact the Community Foundation of North Florida. Learn more about our community foundations program. Community Program Staff Lilly Weinberg Senior Director/Community and National Initiatives Email 305-908-2605 @lillyweinberg

COCA Marketing Workshop: Creating A Marketing Plan (April 2022 replay!)

Online/Virtual ; Professional Development : Workshop

Posted: Apr 13, 2022

Click here: Replay! In this free virtual workshop, Amanda Clements, Director of Strategic Communications at Tallahassee Community College, will review the basics of creating a marketing plan! Additionally, COCA's Communications and Marketing Manager, Erica Thaler, and Grants Manager, Hillary Crawford, will answer questions about COCA's FY23 grants and the marketing requirements. The powerpoint presentation is linked below. Other resources discussed: COCA Advertising Packages Visit Tallahassee Co-op Ad Packages COCA Media Guide

Advocacy

Advocacy ; Community ; Professional Development

Posted: Mar 23, 2022

Updated March 23, 2023 | FY24 STATE FUNDING ADVOCACY UPDATE Thank you to local and statewide advocates who met with legislators and shared the stories about the quality of life, economic impact, and art & cultural tourism that has led to our 14%+ growth this year. We want another great year of growth and continue to ask our legislators to be part of our team, as we’re here for it 100%. These recommendations are a good start, but to fully meet our sector and community needs, we ask for 100% funding for all line items. NEW ACTION STEPS for this week & next: Contact your legislators - the directory can be found here. Thank them for their leadership and their past funding support at 100% Share with them our 6:1 return on investment, 14% sector growth over the past year, and impact on our communities. Ask them to fully fund the Department of Arts & Culture grant recommendations. FFI: https://flca.net/?page_id=19593 Questions? Contact kathleen@tallahasseearts.org | info@tallahasseearts.org | 850-224-2500 We are stronger together – join us and advocate for 100%! MARK YOUR CALENDAR Florida Arts Advocacy Week Here for it 100% March 21-23, 2023 Tallahassee, FL FCA: https://flca.net/ Florida’s legislative session began on Tuesday, March 7. The Framework for Freedom Budget proposal for fiscal year 2023 - 2024 totals $114.8 billion, with reserves exceeding $15 billion. Grant recommendations for this budget from the Florida Department of State, Division of Arts & Culture total $68,081,092 at 774 grants. This year, arts advocates are Here for it 100%! We’re asking legislators to fully fund the Department of Arts & Culture grant recommendations. Join us for these important events: Tue, March 21 5 PM - Advocacy Kick-off at The Mickee Faust Club, Railroad Square Wed, March 22 8 AM - 1 PM - Chalkwalk at Adams St by the Capitol, featuring works by student artists and art educators. 10 AM - Arts Rally at the Florida Capitol, 22nd floor, followed by legislative meetings. 4:30 PM - Advocacy Debrief at the Challenger Learning Center, Kleman Plaza. Thu. March 23 7:30 AM - Morning Coffee at LaFlorida, Kleman Plaza. 9 AM - Florida Council on Arts & Culture Board Meeting at the RA Gray Building, Gallery for Innovation & the Arts. Action steps: Contact your legislators and them to fully fund the Department of Arts & Culture grant recommendations. https://flca.net/?page_id=19593 Add the arts advocacy events to your calendar. Add your name to the Advocacy Day attendee list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1W0FNnRKLkoTpmrfeZGaeUuW-BS-wq3CktS-0l2U6F0E/edit#gid=0 Questions? Contact kathleen@tallahasseearts.org | info@tallahasseearts.org | 850-224-2500 We are stronger together - join us and advocate for 100%! City Funding Update - February 2023 Due to your advocacy, on September 7, 2022, the City Commission approved $300,000 for community arts programs. COCA then launched a Cultural Grant Program Round 2: City Funds application round. In total, 31 applications were funded, which included 11 BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) organizations; 10 organizations new to COCA’s grant programs; and 22 underserved organizations with budgets of less than $150,000. Your advocacy made this possible. City funding was allocated for one year, and we ask for your support as COCA works with the City on its FY24 community arts programs funding request. We believe it's important to continue providing information about this request. Updates will be posted here and shared on our social media channels. If you have a question about this topic we can add to this list, please contact Kathleen Spehar at kathleen@tallahaseearts.org. ARTS ADVOCACY ALERT COCA's request for $300,000 to support local-facing programs is currently not recommended in the City's FY23 budget draft. This request will support local arts & culture programs for our families, kids, neighborhoods, and those with special needs and economic challenges in our community that can't qualify for tourism resources. These programs support City priorities, including Quality of Life, Impact on Poverty, Neighborhood Plans, and more. COCA's funding request has not been recommended. This request will primarily be used for regranting to arts and cultural organizations for local-facing programs. COCA does not have unrestricted regranting funds for local-facing programs and has qualifying applicants in the FY23 round that won't be funded unless City funding is approved. Please contact your City commissioners in support of this funding and ask them to approve this funding request (Agenda item 12.1 – Option 2) https://go.boarddocs.com/fla/talgov/Board.nsf/Public Join us at City Hall on Wednesday, September 07, at 3 PM at the Commission Chambers, 300 South Adams Street to support this funding. You can email commissioners and register to speak at the commission meeting here: https://www.talgov.com/cityleadership/citizeninput REQUEST FOR CITY FUNDING- FY23 Budget cycle The City of Tallahassee is considering a $300,000 funding request from COCA to fund local-facing programming. This support will allow arts & culture organizations and programs to deliver programming that positively impacts City priorities, its Strategic Plan, and basic services, including Impact on Poverty through the support of community health and wellness initiatives; Quality of Life to enhance livability and preserve the unique characteristics of neighborhoods and keep residents and visitors informed about events and attractions in Tallahassee; Public Safety by our efforts to implement proactive community-based solutions to enhance public safety. Pandemic recovery & Diversity, equity and inclusion through all programs and services. Neighborhood Plans through arts, culture & public art. Neighborhood beautification, safety and security through cultural programs and services activated throughout the City. Previous to 2016, the City provided up to $500,000 of support that could be used for this purpose. Currently, no City funds are available for redistribution through COCA's grant programs to support these kinds of programs. Our request will support local organizations & programs not eligible for funding through the Tourism Development Tax (TDT) including: Arts education programs | Arts & culture programs for special needs youth and adults Arts & culture programs focused on local services | Arts, culture history & heritage organizations with a primarily local focus.* Organizations that implement local-facing programming tied to City priorities include, but are not limited to: Motivating People Through Arts and Crafts programs for persons on the Autism Spectrum and with Neurodiversity challenges. Cool Breeze Youth Music and Art Enrichment Workshops. Tallahassee Youth Orchestra (TYO) camps in economically-challenged neighborhoods Young Actor's Theatre (YAT) and Tallahassee Ballet youth programs We understand this is a challenging year and are grateful for the City's belief in the positive impact arts, culture, history & heritage has on City priorities. We ask the City to fund all or part of our request in the FY23 budget cycle. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ May 2020: Black Lives Matter COCA's Advocacy Guide has information about Black Lives Matter plus links to other Arts Advocacy Resources. Please click here to learn more about Advocacy Resources from Americans for the Arts. Please click here to learn more about Advocacy Resources from the Florida Cultural Alliance. Please click here to learn more about Advocacy Resources from the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. Please click here to see COCA's current Advocacy listings in our Classifieds section. To see information about Black Lives matter, please see below: COCA stands with Black Lives Matter, protesters, artists of color, and allies speaking out to change inequitable and racist systems. WE WILL: *Facilitate ongoing, organizational and community-wide conversations about race, class, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and income status as these issues relate to our arts community. *Continue to examine our grant and public art practices and policies to ensure under-invested and under-represented communities can compete equitably for exhibitions, grants and other financial opportunities. *Feature artists and organizations in our community that facilitate equity and those who are equity champions. WE BELIEVE: *The ability to express, celebrate and champion cultural tradition and heritage is elemental to honest civic discourse and the well-being of our community. *Artists and cultural creators have a unique role in challenging inequity and imagining new and more just realities. *The health of our future cultural community in Tallahassee and Leon County is contingent on inclusionary practices that move towards cultural plurality. *Inequity is pervasive and historic. Disparities and discrimination are daily occurrences that are rooted in long-standing majority privilege and power inside and outside of the cultural arts. Equity moves past inclusion and representation; accepting that power has created uneven starting points for some communities and individuals. Simple diverse representation does not dismantle the unequal nature of voice, resource allocation and visibility that exist in the arts and cultural ecosystem. The arts hold transformative power. They offer an instrument to amplify under-represented voices and open a dialog for meaningful change. We are listening. We see the outpouring of grief and pain. We hold ourselves accountable to be better and do more. This is a start, but there is more work to do to make sure we continue to learn and improve. Please visit our website here to see COCA's Statement on Cultural Equity. Resources are added to this listing periodically. Most recent update: 7-8-2022 DEI in TLH Recording of the presentation can be found here (with Zoom passcode: t5=A?8nW) Two additional resources mentioned in the DEI in TLH presentation, Black Fatigue by Mary Frances Winters and Good White People by Shannon Sullivan. Black Fatigue by Mary Frances Winters can be purchased here. Good White People by Shannon Sullivan can be purchased here. Florida Senate Committee Assignments The Senate has been filling seats on their committees. The complete directory of committees can be found at this link. The committees that are critical to our success are listed below. Your advocacy will be especially important if your senator is on one of these lists. Some committees of critical importance to the success of arts and culture: are Appropriations, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, and Appropriations Subcommittee on Education. Professional Development National Arts Action Summit - Entering its 35th consecutive year, the National Arts Action Summit is the only national event designed to bring together a broad cross-section of America's cultural and civic organizations to underscore the importance of developing strong public policies and increased public funding for arts and culture. There has never been a better time to join us at the National Arts Action Summit because this year, we're taking our advocacy efforts to the next level by making it free for partner organizations and individuals to attend. Initiatives to support A Call for a Cultural New Deal National Civil Rights Conference Check out and register for the 2021 Conference Articles/Media Arts Vote: Five Things You Can Do for the Arts Now 10 Organizations Supporting Black Artists, Creators, Movers & Shakers You Can Donate To Today A Message to Non-Black People at a Time of Acute Anti-Black Hatred Black Lives Matter protests across the US and world Solidarity Is How to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change Performing Whiteness Enough Already with the Statements of "Solidarity," Arts World How to be a white ally and practice anti-racism Rest in Power, Beautiful #blacklivesmatter 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge National Museum of African American History and Culture Releases "Talking About Race" Web Portal Museums and Equity in Times of Crisis Curatorial Dreaming in the Age of COVID-19 For Museum Leaders Who Want to Do Better Webinar Series: Taking diversity and inclusion efforts from intention to action at museums University of Iowa: Art and the Pursuit of Social Justice webinar events Resource Guides Black Arts & Cultural Funding and Justice Resource Hub No Going Back: A COVID-19 Cultural Strategy Activation Guide for Artists and Activists Anti-racism resources for white people Resources to Support Black Businesses and More Coronavirus: Guidance for Better Mental Health A Pandemic Time Capsule and Tools for 2021 New ArtPlace America report explores building community wealth through arts, culture and equitable development BIPOC Arts Marketing Freelancer Database The brand-new BIPOC Arts Marketing Freelancer Database is a FREE, open source database. If you're a graphic designer, web designer, video editor, sound/podcast engineer, illustrator, social media pro, etc - share your information! I've already had success connecting with an incredible freelancer through this list, and I hope the database will be useful to all of us going forward. If you're a BIPOC Arts Marketing Freelancer, free to add your info directly to the spreadsheet. Keep it growing! Tallahassee LGBTQ+ Resource Guide Application For years now Tallahassee has been in need of a comprehensive LGBTQ+ resource guide, one that is vetted and labored by people of the community. Capital Tea has held a monthly LGBTQ+ resource meeting where local LGBTQ+ groups and advocates have worked to develop a process that ensures this guide will meet our needs locally. Who should fill this out? This application is meant for any retail, restaurant, social service, mental health counselor, realtor, dentist, doctor, vet, entertainment space, legal, and every service that falls in between. We invite business owners and EDs to complete this application and we also wholeheartedly invite folks who work in these spaces as direct care, supervisors, front line, and volunteers to fill this out. Huge shout out to the individuals who labored alongside us. Including but not limited to the Florida State University College of Medicine Center for Translational Behavioral Science, TransParent, PFLAG. We hope to share with you a list of other folks and groups who joined in for the collective goal of ensuring LGBTQ+ folks in our community have access to safe and affirming spaces! Please feel free to share this with others in the Tallahassee area. Shareable link below https://forms.gle/dnSZ7GTeV1s65Bx16 Local Organizations Town Hall Tuesdays with COCA, INIE, and UPHS Dream Defenders Tallahassee - Facebook & Instagram The Movement 850 - Instagram Local Events National Organizations Brown Girls Doc Mafia is an initiative advocating for over 3,300 women and non-binary people of color working in the documentary film industry around the world.

Performing Arts Readiness Webinars: March 2023

Professional Development : Workshop

Posted: Mar 01, 2022

Happy New Year! The Performing Arts Readiness (PAR) project offers free emergency preparedness webinars listed below that are tailored to the needs of performing arts organizations. The better prepared an organization is, the more quickly and effectively it can respond to emergencies and crises, re-open for performances and programs, and return to normal operations. Also, the dPlan|ArtsReady, online emergency preparedness and response tool for the arts and cultural heritage sectors, guides users through risk assessments and preparedness actions and produces elements for your disaster plan. A limited number of free 1-year subscriptions are available to arts organizations using this form. The dPlan|ArtsReady online tool can be found at this form. The dPlan|ArtsReady online tool can be found at: https://www.dplan.org/. The complete list of PAR webinars with recordings may be found here. Webinars: Fire Safety and Preparedness for Performing Arts Organizations: March 1, 2023 at 2:00pm ET Description: Fire Safety is an essential element in the day to day preparedness of any organization, especially in the unique environment of the performing arts. In addition to sound emergency management principles, the application of National Fire Protection Association Standards (NFPA) will ensure that a comprehensive protection plan is developed in cooperation with appropriate emergency response partners. This free webinar will provide fire safety considerations and introduce best practices from the fire protection industry, which offers a road map to achieve fire safety benchmarks. Participants will learn how the Life Safety Code and the Code for Protection of Cultural Resource Properties can help you protect your patrons, staff, and facility. Instructor: Chris Soliz Safety and Security for the Performing Arts: March 14, 2023 at 2pm ET Description: With the ever-changing nature of events, are you prepared for the unexpected? With audiences and Local Government agencies expecting more from you as an organizer, do you have plans in place to not only try and prevent, but also respond should any incident happen? Safety and Security are more important now than ever and more questions will be asked of you and what plans you have in place. This class will help event organizers and venues establish the key elements for prevention and responding to incidents of any shape or size. It will provide a background of what happens when things don’t go as planned and show that it doesn’t matter what size or type of event you have, the basic principles are the same. We will look at what you would do in certain scenarios, and how even small adjustments to your venue can keep your event safer. Instructor: Emma Stuart Fire and Emergency Protection Plan Development: March 15, 2023 at 2pm ET Description: Participants in this webinar will be presented with the components of a Protection Plan and the process to follow for the development of a plan following guidelines provided by the National Fire Protection Association’s Code for Protection of Cultural Resource Properties. Grounded in a vulnerability assessment, the planning process covers fire safety, security, construction considerations, prevention, special events, and recovery strategies. At the completion of this webinar, participants will have the tools needed to begin developing is a significant step towards a resilient organization. Instructor: Chris Soliz Health and Safety for Performing Arts Organizations: March 30, 2023 at 2pm ET Description: Safety in the theater extends to crews, casts, and audience members as well as the venue. This includes performance and rehearsal spaces, shops, and other workspaces. It requires awareness, common sense, and perseverance to eliminate hazards and guard against carelessness. The goal of this free webinar is to ensure that a safe, healthy environment is maintained at all times. This includes the control and minimization of all known and potential hazards associated within creative, artistic, and performance development. These risks can be minimized and controlled through proper training, equipment, and use of appropriate precautions, restrictions, and established safe-work practices. Instructor: Ellen Korpar The complete list of PAR webinars may be found here.

Tourism Marketing for Arts & Culture: REPLAY

Professional Development : Workshop

Posted: Feb 09, 2022

February 10, 2022, 12PM-1PM Does your arts and cultural organization or arts-related business want to attract more out-of-town visitors? Are you an individual artist of any genre looking for ways to engage with new customers and tourists? This free online event will give you a chance to ask questions from two experts in the field: Erica Thaler from COCA and Scott Lindeman from Visit Tallahassee. Replay here Visit Tallahassee handout here Cultural Tourism handout View the "Ways to Engage with COCA " PDF

Florida Division of Arts and Culture (DAC) Grant Programs

Funding

Posted: Feb 07, 2022

Florida Department of State, Division of Arts & Culture The Florida Division of Arts and Culture is Florida's state arts agency. The Division promotes arts and culture as essential to the quality of life for all Floridians. Arts and culture contribute to a vibrant and creative Florida. The Division offers grants that support Florida's cultural organizations include General Program Support, Specific Cultural Projects, Fast Track Projects, Cultural Facilities, and Cultural Endowments. Fast Track Project Next Deadline: September 1, 2022, 5 PM Grant Period: January 1 - June 30, 2023 The Fast Track Project Grant Program is designed to provide expedited access to funds of up to $2500 supporting small organizations through arts and cultural projects. Our How to Apply webinar answers questions about the program and guides you through the application process. Click here to watch the recording. General Program Support The application period for 2022 - 2023 grants has closed. The next application cycle is April 1 – June 1, 2023, for the 2025 fiscal year. General Program Support (GPS) funding is designed to support the general program activities of an organization that is realizing its stated mission and furthering the state's cultural objectives by conducting, creating, producing, presenting, staging, or sponsoring cultural exhibits, performances, educational programs, or events or providing professional services as a State Service Organization or Local Arts Agency. For more information about the program and discipline-specific eligibility requirements, see pages 9-12 of the GPS Guidelines. Specific Cultural Projects The application period for 2022 - 2023 grants has closed. The next application cycle is April 1 – June 1, 2023, for the 2025 fiscal year. The Specific Cultural Project (SCP) grant is designed to fund an organization’s cultural project, program, exhibition, or series within the grant period. The grant activities must support the organization's mission and further the state's cultural objectives. Grants for Organizations All applicants must be either a public entity or a Florida non-profit, tax-exempt corporation as of the application deadline. For more information, see pages 6-7 of the SCP Guidelines. See program guidelines for more information about eligibility requirements. Grants for Artists All applicants must be Florida-based artists and may not be enrolled in a degree or certificate program. Artists applying as individuals must create a profile in the grant portal. For more information about the project types and eligibility requirements, see pages 7-13 of the SCP Guidelines. Cultural Facilities The next application cycle is April 1 – June 1, 2023, for the 2025 fiscal year. The Cultural Facilities Program grant is designed to support and fund the renovation, construction, or acquisition of facilities for arts and cultural organizations. Cultural Endowment The Cultural Endowment Program is designed to create endowments by matching funds to provide operating resources to participating cultural organizations. The Cultural Endowment Program is comprised of two components: Cultural Sponsoring Organization (CSO) designation, and Receipt of a $240,000 State Matching Share (SMS). Although both parts require the submission of application material, each contains eligibility criteria unique to the components. An organization may be designated as a CSO without applying an SMS. However, CSO designation is an eligibility criterion for receiving an SMS. Applications for designation as a Cultural Sponsoring Organization may be submitted at any time. See the Cultural Endowment Guidelines for more information.

National Endowment for the Arts Grants (NEA)

Funding

Posted: Dec 13, 2021

NEA FY23 Grants “The Arts . . . belong to all the people of the United States.” The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is the only arts funder in the United States—public or private—that provides access to the arts in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. jurisdictions. Each year, we award thousands of grants for offering everyone in the United States diverse opportunities for arts participation. We award cost/share matching grants to nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of arts projects, literature fellowships for published creative writers and translators, and partnership agreements with the 62 state/jurisdictional arts agencies and regional arts organizations. Through our programs, we encourage activities that rebuild the creative economy and educate the next generation; unite and heal the nation through the arts; and serve the nation’s arts field. In addition, we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and mutual respect for the diverse beliefs and values of all individuals and groups. Whether you are a first-time or returning applicant, we welcome the opportunity to connect with you. We understand that applying for federal funding and managing a grant can be a significant undertaking. Our staff strives to ensure that all applicants receive the support they need to understand every step of the process. Contact us with your questions. Applying for a federal grant for the first time? See here How are applications reviewed? Grant Review Process Want to get involved? Volunteer to be a Panelist See the wide variety of projects and grant recipients we have funded. Find out more about funding opportunities available through your state arts agency and regional arts organization. Notice about NEA staff working remotely. Grants for Organizations GRANTS FOR ARTS PROJECTS Grants for Arts Projects grants support artistically excellent projects that celebrate our creativity and cultural heritage, invite mutual respect for differing beliefs and values, and enrich humanity. * Deadline: February 9th and July 6th, 2023. CHALLENGE AMERICA Support for projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations. Challenge America features an abbreviated application, a robust technical assistance structure, and grants for $10,000. * Deadline: April 27th, 2023. OUR TOWN Our Town is the National Endowment for the Arts creative placemaking grants program. We support projects integrating arts, culture, and design activities through project-based funding into efforts that strengthen communities by advancing local economic, physical, or social outcomes. * New guidelines will become available in Spring 2023. RESEARCH AWARDS The National Endowment for the Arts provides two funding opportunities for research projects: Research Grants in the Arts funds research that investigates the value or impact of the arts, and NEA Research Labs funds transdisciplinary research teams grounded in the social and behavioral sciences. * New guidelines will become available in Winter 2023. Grants for Individuals CREATIVE WRITING FELLOWSHIPS The National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowships program offers $25,000 grants in prose (fiction and creative nonfiction) and poetry to published creative writers, enabling recipients to set aside time for writing, research, travel, and general career advancement. * Deadline: March 8th, 2023. TRANSLATION PROJECTS Through fellowships to published translators, the National Endowment for the Arts supports projects for translating specific works of prose, poetry, or drama from other languages into English. * Deadline: January 12th, 2023.

Replay - Legislative Session Primer: Get Ready to Advocate

Advocacy ; Professional Development : Workshop

Posted: Dec 10, 2021

Session opens on January 11th, and nonprofits will be ready! Join us for an advocacy refresher and update on this year's legislative topics with guest commentator Sabeen Perwaiz. Sabeen Perwaiz is President & CEO of Florida Nonprofit Alliance where she strengthens, promotes and advocates on behalf of Florida’s nonprofit sector. Replay HERE Powerpoint linked below Additional Resources: 1. Access resources to assist your advocacy efforts: a. Nonprofit report https://flnonprofits.org/ b. COCA Advocacy corner https://www.tallahasseearts.org/classified/advocacy/ c. Advocacy Tips Sheet- NASAA (National Assembly for State Arts Agencies) https://dos.myflorida.com/cultural/info-and-opportunities/resources-by-topic/advocacy/nasaa-advocacy-tips/ d. UPHS Advocacy Advocacy Training Guide - UPHS (uphsfl.org) https://uphsfl.org/advocacy-training-guide/ 2. Join Collaborate Big Bend FB page a. https://www.facebook.com/groups/206851770328287 Original event description: The virtual town hall meeting, “Legislative Session Primer: Get Ready to Advocate,” will be held from 12 pm to 1 pm on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, on Zoom. The event is presented by the Council on Culture & Arts (COCA), The Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence (INIE), and United Partners for Human Services (UPHS). The Florida legislative session opens on January 11th, and nonprofits will be ready to advocate after participating in this town hall meeting. The event will promote discussion about this year's legislative topics with guest commentator Sabeen Perwaiz and will provide tools and resources for the non-profit sector to more effectively advocate during session. Sabeen Perwaiz is President & CEO of Florida Nonprofit Alliance (FNA) where she strengthens, promotes and advocates on behalf of Florida’s nonprofit sector. During her tenure, FNA released Florida's first nonprofit economic impact report, individual giving report and nonprofit compensation survey. Prior to joining the organization, Perwaiz was a researcher for Vital Voices Global Partnership, served as Special Projects Manager for Pace Center for Girls, implemented an Early Childhood Education program with Aide et Action in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and led the Earn Up initiative for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce. Perwaiz has been named an Aspen Ideas Scholar, Woman of Influence, 40 under 40, and a National Business Journal Influencer. Since 2012, Perwaiz has led the all-volunteer team for TEDxJacksonville. In 2018, Perwaiz was appointed to Florida's Commission on Community Service among many other professional accomplishments. “Education and advocacy help pave the path to increased sector efficiency, especially as nonprofits continue to innovate and creatively address community need” explains Kathleen Spehar, Executive Director of COCA. “We’re grateful Sabeen will share the most recent nonprofit sector report, along with timely tips and tools for effective advocacy,” “Public policy can play a powerful role in making our community just, and it can help nonprofits make important advances that create lasting, positive and transformative policy change,” adds UPHS Executive Director Amber R. Tynan.

COCA Workshop: Current Trends in Marketing

Professional Development : Workshop

Posted: Dec 10, 2021

In this free virtual workshop, G. Williams, owner of Grova Creative will explore the changing landscape of marketing, giving you the info and tools you need now to make an impact in 2022! Replay here

COCA Workshops & Events

Advocacy ; Community ; Funding ; Professional Development

Posted: Oct 21, 2021

COCA presents exciting programming this fall, featuring online webinars with local experts, artist talks, in-person get-togethers, and funding workshops. Check out our community partnerships and events too! Click here for COCA programming!

COCA Workshop: Marketing in the Digital Age, with Lucille Spann

Professional Development

Posted: Oct 20, 2021

Enjoy the recording of this COCA Marketing Workshop held on 10/21/21! Viewers will learn how marketing works in the digital age. The presenter will walk through the key components of the Marketing Funnel, as well as provide an overview of the 4 digital marketing techniques every business owner, from enterprise-level to solo-preneur, should undertake to build brand awareness, generate leads and increase sales. Lucille Spann is the owner and co-founder of Blaze Digital Services, a boutique marketing agency that specializes in using SEO, organic and paid social media advertising, email marketing, and other techniques to help clients grow their website traffic, generate leads, and increase sales. Originally from North Pole, Alaska, Lucille LOVES living in the Sunshine State. When she isn't working, you'll find her at the beach or playing with her dogs at one of Tallahassee's beautiful parks. A recording of the webinar is available here on COCA's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/PkXAmFthFA4

COCA Artist Talk Replays

Other

Posted: Oct 13, 2021

COCA is proud to present ongoing public art exhibitions in our Artport Gallery and City Hall Gallery. Now get up close and personal with the artists we feature. Enjoy replays of our Artist Talks and learn more about their artwork, creative process, and all the things that inspire them. YouTube link here

DEI in TLH: Rewind (replay)

Posted: Aug 26, 2021

Local nonprofit leaders from the Council on Culture & Arts (COCA), Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence (INIE), and United Partners for Human Services (UPHS) will host “DEI in TLH: Rewind” on Tuesday, August 24 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom. Continuing the sector conversations on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Tallahassee and the surrounding community, featured speakers will be Kathleen Spehar, Executive Director of COCA, Amber R. Tynan, Executive Director of UPHS, and Felina Martin, Executive Director of INIE. The joint June symposium with keynote speaker Mariama Boney inspired the nonprofit sector’s vision for DEI in TLH. The conversation will explore how nonprofits are now addressing inclusiveness, representation, and sustainably operationalizing DEI. Participants can join online to explore questions, share resources, and move from conversation to action. COCA, INIE, and UPHS are Tallahassee-based nonprofit organizations focused on strengthening and amplifying the sector’s voice through advocacy, education, community engagement and cross-sector collaboration Visit the Facebook event with the replay here, watch the recording here (with Zoom passcode: t5=A?8nW). Also, be sure to check out the two additional resources mentioned in the presentation, Black Fatigue by Mary Frances Winters and Good White People by Shannon Sullivan. Black Fatigue by Mary Frances Winters can be purchased here. Good White People by Shannon Sullivan can be purchased here. .

Instagram Marketing for Arts & Culture (Powerpoint)

Online/Virtual ; Professional Development

Posted: Jul 22, 2021

Does your arts and cultural organization or your arts-related business need to attract more customers? Are you an individual artist looking for ways to make new sales and reach new clients? Instagram is a must-use social media platform, and we will give you easy and practical strategies you can use right away. Special guest Ashley Perkins from Sachs Media shares the best ways to use Instagram, have some fun, and be a more confident arts marketer. Check out the PowerPoint from her presentation in April 2021. Ashley can be reached at Sachs Media.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in TLH Symposium

Advocacy ; Professional Development : Workshop

Posted: Jun 21, 2021

What:  DEI in TLH: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in TLH Symposium Watch re-play here Keynote Theme: It’s Time Y’all: Transforming Community through DEI (Powerpoint PDF linked below) Who:  Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence (INIE) United Partners for Human Services (UPHS) Keynote Speaker: Mariama Boney, President and CEO of Achieve More, LLC Facilitators and Panelists: Taylor Biro - Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Christal Cherry - CEO, The Board Pro Darryl Jones – Vice-Chair, Leon County School Board, District 3 Antonio Montoya - former Executive Director, Domi Station Kelly Otte - Founder and Interim Executive Director of the Oasis Center for Women & Girls E. Marie Sissle - Executive Director, SoMo Arts Del Suggs - nationally-renowned singer, songwriter and motivational speaker Moderators: Felina Martin, INIE; Kathleen Spehar, COCA; Amber R. Tynan, UPHS When: Monday, June 21, 2021, 10:00 a.m. To 12 p.m. Where:  Virtual/Zoom TALLAHASSEE, FL. — Local nonprofit leaders from the Council on Culture & Arts (COCA), Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence (INIE), and United Partners for Human Services (UPHS) will host a virtual symposium on Monday, June 21 at 10 a.m. about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Tallahassee and the surrounding community. The virtual event will include vivid and candid conversation about racial injustice, discrimination, and overall equality. Participants will register to participate in the full symposium that includes breakout groups, panel discussion and Q&A opportunities. The online event is free and open to the public. The keynote speaker will be Mariama Boney, President and CEO of Achieve More, LLC, a small woman and minority-owned consultancy. As a facilitator of organizational transitions, Mariama empowers individuals to move through discomfort so they can find shared purpose and create frameworks for constructive dialogue and action planning. The theme of the keynote address is “It’s Time Y’all: Transforming Community through DEI.” “When we exercise care and compassion towards ourselves and others, we can openly believe, honor, appreciate, celebrate, support, and achieve the equity, access, and inclusion, plus justice that we need, deserve, and aspire to for our world,” explains Boney. “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion allows our level of curiosity and inquiry to deepen about each other - to provide enough energy for us to stay engaged in dialogue, in relationship, and in partnership.” As an active volunteer leader and alumnus of the ASAE Diversity Executive Leadership Program (2008-09), Mariama has served in several leadership roles for associations, non-profit, and alumni groups. She is the author of “VENT: I’m Worth It: A Journey to Refocus, Realign and Restore” and “VENT: I’m Worth It: Leadership Edition.” At the conclusion of the keynote address, attendees will move into breakout rooms for conversation and sharing. The symposium will conclude with a panel discussion featuring local community leaders as facilitators and panelists, including Taylor Biro, Christal Cherry, Darryl Jones, Antonio Montoya, and Del Suggs. The non-profit partners, COCA, INIE, and UPHS, are Tallahassee-based nonprofit organizations focused on strengthening and amplifying the sector’s voice through advocacy, education, community engagement and cross-sector collaboration. In response to current events and input from the community, this nonprofit cohort turned their efforts toward DEI and a community conversation. "The opportunity to have a safe space to share experience and learn from others is critical to the process of seeing change occur in our community,” explains Felina Martin, Executive Director, INIE. “Careful consideration was put into selecting the keynote speaker, breakout facilitators and panelists so that all of our neighbors can listen, learn, heal, share and act to change racism and discrimination." Amber Tynan, Executive Director for UPHS agrees. “It is essential as we look to establish an equitable system of care, one that centers client voice and experiences in our policies and practices while also setting the standard for our community,” Tynan adds. “We look forward to co-hosting this DEI Symposium to highlight areas of opportunity, as well as ways our entire nonprofit sector can be a driving force in achieving what’s best for those we serve.” Kathleen Spehar, COCA’s Executive Director, asserts commitment to DEI among sector leaders is key. “The pandemic cast a spotlight on systems, practices and policies that can sustain inequity. We choose to see what the light reveals and not let it blind us to this truth. This is an opportunity to learn, listen and find new ways leaders can shape the cross-sector collaborations needed to place equity as the core from which our systems operate.” N.B. The beautiful artwork of Tallahassee artist April Fitzpatrick was used for promotional purposes for the symposium. More info about April can be found at www.pineappleswithpurpose.com.

Stimulus Resources

Community ; Funding : Stimulus

Posted: Jun 12, 2021

To search ALL funding sources, click here. The following organizations are providing frequently updated news and resources for artists and arts organizations. Americans for the Arts Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource and Response Center Arts Education Partnership COVID-19 Resources Status of Arts Education Provisions in State Reopening Plans National Assembly of State Arts Agencies Coronavirus Resources State Arts Agencies & Regional Arts Organizations Contacts For Freelance Artists COVID-19 & Freelance Artists AIGA Community Resource Hub Alliance of Artists Communities Blog post on COVID-19 Preparedness for Residencies Alternate ROOTS COVID-19 Resource Page American Alliance of Museums Information for the Museum Field American Association of Community Theatre COVID-19 Response Resource Roster American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Survey on Impact of COVID-19 on Indian Country Tourism Art House Convergence list of resources for art-house cinemas and theaters Artist Relief Funds for Artists A.R.T./New York Resources for Responding to COVID-19 in New York City Arts Extension Service - UMass Amherst AES Resource list during COVID-19 ArtsReady Information During the Impact of the Coronavirus Artwork Archive Financial Relief Resources for Artists During COVID-19 Association of Art Museum Directors Museums and COVID-19 Association of Performing Arts Professionals COVID-19 Pandemic Response Backstage COVID-19 Resources for Actors, Creators + Performing Artists Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Small Business Issues and Solutions Guide Center for Cultural Innovation COVID-19 Resources CERF+ The Artist’s Safety Net Chamber Music America COVID-19 Resources for the Chamber Music Community Chorus America Blog Post Common Field COVID-19 Resources for the Artist Organization Field Creative Capital Arts Resources During the COVID-19 Outbreak CultureSource COVID-19 Response Resources Dance/USA Resources for Preparing for the Potential Impact of the Coronavirus Coronavirus and Your Insurance Program Dance/NYC Coronavirus Dance Relief Fund Documentary Producers Alliance COVID-19 Resources Dramatists Guild COVID-19 Resources Early Music America COVID-19 Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations Film Festival Alliance COVID-19 Pivoting & Planning Calls for Festivals Grantmakers in the Arts COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Arts Funding International Association of Blacks in Dance IABD Emergency Fund International Documentary Association Applying for Federal Coronavirus Relief as a Filmmaker Kickstarter COVID Artist Resources and Funds Lawyers for Good Government Nationwide Small Business Legal Clinic Project League of American Orchestras Coroavirus resource page Lifetime Arts Supporting Creative Aging Programming during COVID-19 Crisis Mayors’ Institute on City Design Resources for cities responding to the COVID-19 crisis Minnesota Frontline Worker Pay Program Frontline Worker Pay Program MusicCares® MusicCares COVID-19 Relief Fund MusicCovidRelief.com Benefits made available by the CARES Act NALAC | National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures Arts Resources & Field Survey National Alliance for Musical Theatre COVID-19 Resources National Art Education Association (NAEA) Tools for distance learning/preparing for the 2020-21 school year National Association for Music Education NAfME COVID-19 Resources & News National Black Arts Apply to Artist Project Fund National Performance Network Statement and Resources NDN Collective COVID-19 grant opportunities for Indigenous organizations and artists New York Foundation for the Arts Emergency Resources OPERA America COVID-19 Resource Hub Poets & Writers Resources for Writers in the Time of Coronavirus State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education Arts Instructional Resources Sundance Institute Curated COVID Resources & Emergency Funds Theater Communications Group COVID-19: Prepare, Mitigate, Recover The Recovery Village Resources for Substance Abuse Treatment During Coronavirus TYA/USA TYA Response to COVID-19 University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine Arts & COVID-19 Response Western Governors’ Association Coping with the Realities of COVID-19 WomenArts Emergency Funds - All Art Forms

Town Hall Tuesdays with COCA, INIE, and UPHS

Posted: May 27, 2021

Town Hall Tuesdays is a joint initiative of the Council on Culture & Arts (COCA), The Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence (INIE), and United Partners for Human Services (UPHS) - together, they have created a series of Town Hall Tuesdays. Enjoy these archived experiences! The Capital of Non-Profits February 9, 2021 View Recording: here Local nonprofit leaders from the Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence (INIE), Council On Culture & Arts (COCA), and United Partners For Human Services (UPHS) will host this virtual town hall to reveal the findings of a recent local survey on the Big Bend community’s awareness of the significant role and impact that nonprofits have on our local economy. Dr. Karen Cypers, Ph.D., partner and Vice President of Research at Sachs Media, will present the survey and its results, followed by a moderated conversation with nonprofit leaders about the sector’s role in the community, myths and misconceptions uncovered by the survey, and how nonprofits can continue to serve as engines of local vitality and economy growth. Panelists: Nigel Allen, President and Chief Advancement Officer, Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Foundation Sue Dick, President and CEO, Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Jared Ross, President and CEO, League of Southeastern Credit Unions Moderator: Trimmel Gomes Getting the Job Done: A Post-Election Preview Tuesday, December 15, 2020 View Recording here; Access Passcode: O.$*HC83 In conversation with newly-elected commissioners Jacqueline "Jack" Porter (City of Tallahassee), Carolyn Cummings and Brian Welch (Leon County), learn about the priorities, plans, hopes, and aspirations of our newest public officials. This virtual event is part of "Townhall Tuesday" co-presented by UPHS, INIE and COCA. Storytelling for Impact Tuesday, November 11, 2020 View Recording here Learn how to tell the mission and impact of your organization through storytelling. By using this technique, you can attract potential donors and volunteers to support your cause while also creating awareness of your organization. This webinar is free and brought to you by UPHS, COCA, and INIE. Join Michelle Ubben, President and Partner at Sachs Media for an interactive and informative webinar to help you tell the story of your organization and those you serve. Known as the "Master of Rhetoric", Michelle has managed Sachs Media Group to be one of Florida’s top independent public relations firms and one of the top 100 in the nation, one of Florida Trend’s Best Places to Work, and 2011 Small Agency of the Year and 2014 Best Agency for Non-Profit Communications by the Bulldog Reporter. Created award-winning campaigns to rebrand Florida’s public adoption system, connect Florida veterans to earned benefits and services, and promote child abuse reporting. Children's Services Council Tuesday, October 13, 2020 View Recording: coming soon Join UPHS, INIE, COCA and Virginia Dailey, First Lady of Tallahassee and Partner at Panza Maura & Maynard for a facilitated discussion on the ballot referendum specific to the Children's Services Council of Leon County. Panelists will include Marcus Nicolas, Director of Operations and Administration at the FSU Alumni Association, Dr. Mimi Graham, Director of FSU Center for Prevention & Early Intervention Policy, and Michele Watson, CEO of the Florida Children’s Council for an informative discussion on Leon Children’s Services Council (CSC). CSC is a bipartisan effort to improve our community and will be put on the ballot in November. Learn how CSCs have benefited other communities across the state and how it could improve outcomes in Leon County. Find more information at: https://www.ourkidsfirst-leon.com. Your Voice, Your Choice: Speak Up, Don't Shut Up Tuesday, August 11, 2020 View Recording: coming soon Join us and special guest City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox for a participatory town hall that looks at local candidates and their position on the issues our community faces. Are the voices of the nonprofit sector heard by political candidates? We have a choice in electing candidates who respect and recognize the value of nonprofit organizations in our community. Learn more about the candidates running for local office and how to advocate for the sector as we prepare for the August 26th and 27th candidates forum. Mission to Action: How to Kick B*tt Through Advocacy Tuesday, July 7, 2020 We will have guests County Commissioner Kristin Dozier along with advocacy experts, Jennifer Green with Liberty Partners, and Darrick McGhee Sr. with Johnson and Blanton. Nonprofit organizations play a vital role in the development and implementation of public policy to promote an informed, healthy, and strong democratic society. We witness and respond to the impact of public policies on the people we serve, whether they are at-risk kids, individuals and families experiencing homelessness, or those expressing themselves through the arts. Few institutions are closer to the real problems of people than we are. Nonprofits can be an important bridge between policymakers and their constituents. Effective advocacy builds your capacity to achieve the greatest good for the greatest number of people and communities you serve. Engaging in public policy advocacy can also raise awareness of your organization’s mission, mobilize your constituents, and attract positive media attention. From Silos to Synergy: Getting Sh*t Done Through Collaboration June 10, 2020 Join COCA, INIE and UPHS for this sector Town Hall Meeting for testimonies from those impacted by nonprofits, sector economic impact stats and action steps to form powerful collaborations. We are using our collective voice to break the walls of silos that exist within our sector to SAVE OUR SECTOR! Society needs nonprofits. Whether we are fighting for justice, sheltering the homeless, feeding the hungry or enriching lives through the arts, nonprofits are the heart of any community. Now more than ever, the nonprofit sector must work together to advocate for the needs of our organizations and those we serve. The meeting will allot time for participant Questions and Answers. But don't wait to ask your questions in the comment section below.

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