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COCA 2021 Newsletter Advertising Rates and Packages

Posted: Aug 05, 2021

COCA newsletters are a great way to reach arts enthusiasts, patrons, visitors and locals; each with a different audience to meet your needs! Please view and download this PDF, 2021-COCA-Newsletter-Advertising-Rates, for complete information, including coverage area and additional info The Tallahassee Arts Guide: This Week! newsletter is emailed to over 13,000 subscribers every week and features hundreds of weekly events, classes, and workshops. In addition to reaching a local audience, this newsletter is boosted on social media to regional markets including Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Pensacola, and Atlanta on COCA's Facebook and Instagram pages (and included on our LinkedIn and Twitter pages). Top placement banner ads are $125 each* Square block newsletter ads are $75 each* The COCA Classifieds newsletter is COCA's industry newsletter, filled with funding sources, job leads, calls to artists, and more. With a mailing list of over 9000, plus sharing on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, ads in this newsletter reach an engaged and professional audience. Top placement banner ads are $100 each* Square block newsletter ads are $60 each* Our monthly Arts in Education newsletter is emailed to over 4500 teachers, caregivers, and students to keep them informed about education initiatives, opportunities and current events focused on art education in our community. Top placement banner ads are $75 each* Square block newsletter ads are $40 each* COCA Member Benefits: Current & renewing COCA members receive special advertising benefits Spend $500* before the end of FY22 and get 5 free Thursday ads Spend $1000* before the end of FY22 and get 8 free Thursday ads COCA members also receive a 10% discount on the rates shown above

Sector Foward Conference

Advocacy ; Call for Vendors ; Community ; Professional Development ; Promotional Opportunity ; Volunteer Opportunity

Posted: Aug 02, 2021

Sector Foward Conference The 5th Annual Sector Forward Conference is focused on exposing nonprofits and prospective investors to the social enterprise Collab Lab workshops, education classes, competitions, and networking. The conference will introduce the concept of ideation and design-thinking to expand income, inspire innovation and increase impact within the social sector. Participants will receive a swag bag with sponsors' product/service savings, admission to the intern and job fair, and consultant corner. The conference will also include the opportunity for attendees to network during our signature Nonprofit After Dark. The mixer provides nonprofits with the opportunity to prospect for new board members and leaders to learn more about board service with participating organizations. For more information: https://www.theinstitutefornonprofits.org/conference-2021 Internship and Career Fair We are also offering an Internship and Career Fair at our Sector Foward Conference. Good talent can be so hard to find. That is, until now! Whether you are looking for interns or your next greatest leader, participate in the fair by having a "talent table" to meet prospective employees or interns. If you are a career seeker or student searching for a rewarding internship, then grab your resume and business cards and join us for this free event to find your next employer or internship. Recruiters: Please reserve your "Talent Table" by completing this form. Tables are available for INIE Members or non-members. Details Below! Price for Recruiters: INIE Members - $0 Non-Members - $75 Date: September 29, 2021 Time: 1 - 3 PM Location: TCC Center for Innovation Conference Room For more information: https://www.theinstitutefornonprofits.org/participate Nonprofit After Dark After our conference, there will be an opportunity to join a free, after-hours networking event that presents a great opportunity to connect with others from across the social sector and to upgrade your professional and personal networks. Registration is open to all nonprofit staff, board members, donors, volunteers, and supporters. Just bring your business cards and a genuine desire to connect with the community. Known as Nonprofit after dark. Time: 5 - 6:30pm Date: September 29th Location: TCC Center for Innovation For more information: https://www.theinstitutefornonprofits.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=1697&Itemid=158&year=2021&month=09&day=29&title=nonprofit-after-dark-at-sector-forward&uid=8f291489fce669fcf14e3ae69c61749a

The Kennedy Center Next 50

Community ; Promotional Opportunity

Posted: Jul 08, 2021

As we prepare to celebrate another incredible #KCHonors class this weekend, we reflect on the many others doing incredible work below the radar. When we look at our outstanding cultural and artistic leaders of the last 50 years, who are the direct torchbearers of their legacies? We believe artists have a place in the leadership of this country and beyond—not just from our stages—and the #KenCenNext50 will celebrate the wide spectrum of cultural leadership today. For every great leader we all know, there so many others doing excellent work below the radar. The Kennedy Center Next 50 will celebrate the wide spectrum of cultural leadership today. Who do YOU know that’s moving us toward a more inspired, inclusive, and compassionate world?

Artist Marketing and Micro-Grant

Call for Visual Artists ; Funding ; Promotional Opportunity

Posted: Mar 09, 2021

This opportunity has an ongoing deadline. AnnuityFreedom.net endeavors to support artists given the impact of Covid-19 on the arts. This grant has two parts: 1) marketing support through analysis and recommendations aimed at driving more traffic to artists' websites, and 2) and $100 micro-grant. Marketing Grant: Driving organic traffic from Google and Bing can be a meaningful way to grow sales for free. Given the economic pain being felt by so many artists due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we want to help you by providing a free SEO analysis and recommendations. There is currently no cap on the number of possible marketing grant recipients per month. Grantees will be selected on a rolling basis. There is no application deadline. Micro-Grant for Artists: (1) $100 monthly grant. We will choose one person each month from the applications that we receive to give a $100 micro-grant. The winner will be selected on the last date of each month, beginning February 28, 2021. Applications will only be eligible for the micro-grant in the month they are submitted. We hope to increase the grant amount, or number of grants, in the near future To learn more about this opportunity, visit https://www.annuityfreedom.net/financial-literacy/artists/.

The Poets & Writers Guide to Literary Agents

Call for Writers ; Promotional Opportunity

Posted: Mar 03, 2021

Guide download available here. Searching for an agent? Poets & Writers is here to help. A collection of articles edited by the staff of Poets & Writers Magazine, The Poets & Writers Guide to Literary Agents includes straightforward advice from professionals in the literary field and additional resources with insider tips. Updated for 2021, this handy resource will give you everything you need to know about what agents do, what you can expect from them, and how to find the best agent for you and your work.

The Capital of Non-Profits: Elevating Our Community and Its Economy

Advocacy ; Community ; Professional Development ; Promotional Opportunity

Posted: Feb 09, 2021

"Local nonprofit leaders from the Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence (INIE), Council On Culture & Arts (COCA), and United Partners For Human Services (UPHS) hosted this virtual town hall on 2/9/21 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, presented 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 Watch the replay of the 2/9/21 Townhall here View the press release about the survey results here View the PowerPoint about the survey results here Access your social media content library (toolkit) here Suggested social media use for toolkit above: COCA, INIE, and UPHS will begin using the short animated graphics and copy beginning Monday, March 1. You may follow along with this timeline if you wish for a coordinated approach. Snippets of suggested text are shown below so you can easily identify the corresponding images and full suggested text. Graphic 1: Week of March 1 "Nonprofits help our community thrive, contributing $3 billion each year to our local economy.." Graphic 2: Week of March 8 "While most Big Bend residents know that nonprofits play a vital role in our community, about half aren’t aware they also drive our local economy forward..." Graphic 3: Week of March 15 "Fewer than 1 in 3 Big Bend residents say they’ve used or benefited from a nonprofit..." Graphic 4: Week of March 22 "Florida’s Big Bend has a wealth of nonprofit organizations right here in our own backyard..." Graphic 5: Week of March 29 "Nonprofits are more than just human service organizations and religious institutions." Graphics 6 thru 8: Week of April 5 - there are three different slides that include quotes from the COCA, INIE, and UPHS Executive Directors. You might want to choose the quote that best represents your organization and share that one...or share them all! If you have questions, please contact: COCA: www.tallahasseearts.org INIE: www.theinstitutefornonprofits.org UPHS: www.uphsfl.org

Seeking Your Story!

Advocacy ; Community ; Promotional Opportunity

Posted: Jan 28, 2021

Are you an artist who has collaborated with a business? Or are you a business that has used art to enhance your business? COCA is looking for ways artists and businesses have worked together and create an artistic win-win. Share your story with us at info@tallahasseearts.org - thank you!

Field Notes: Stories and Insights for Museum People

Promotional Opportunity

Posted: Jan 06, 2021

What projects, strategies, and principles do you think the broader museum community should hear about? Submit a pitch here. The American Alliance of Museums provides several avenues for the museum community to share its stories and insights with people from across the museum field. Potential ideas will be reviewed and a determination made on what avenue best serves that topic (Museum magazine, Alliance blog, Center for the Future of Museums). We welcome contributions from anyone with a profound interest in museums. We love timely, well-written, and well-informed pieces on issues that help museum professionals do their jobs and that highlight the importance of museums in today’s society.

Toolkits & Promotional Resources

Community ; Promotional Opportunity

Posted: Jun 16, 2020

COCA has created a list of Toolkits and Promotional Resources you can use to promote and sustain your organizations. Check out these guides and links to help you! COCA Media Guide URL COCA Resources for Visit Tallahassee Partners PDF Visit Tallahassee Industry Resources URL Tourism Tourism Marketing for Arts & Culture recorded webinar link. Passcode: L!4vV2zT COVID-19 Toolkits A Pandemic Time Capsule and Tools for 2021 Venue Re-Opening Guide An Arts Guide to Federal Disaster Relief Other Resources The Poets & Writers Guide to Literary Agents American Diversity Report

Non Profits Invited to "Collaborate Big Bend" Facebook Group

Professional Development ; Promotional Opportunity

Posted: Jun 11, 2020

COLLABORATE BIG BEND Strength Through Collaboration Heart, soul, spirit, and vision. No matter the challenges and changes we face, the Big Bend region continues to demonstrate its creativity and strength. Our nonprofit sector is the critical component that weaves together the fabric of a strong community. When it comes to managing the day-to-day of our respective organizations, one thing is ever-present: moving the mission forward. Collaborate Big Bend is dedicated to providing a forum for nonprofits in Tallahassee-Leon County area to break down existing silos and build toward new synergy through collaboration. We aspire for this group to support and engage in this work. We invite you to participate, interact, build relationships, and foster opportunities to create a community like no other. Some suggestions on how to use this group include the following: -Recruit nonprofits for collaborating on grants and programs -Exchange or barter resources -Partner on shared services to streamline operations -Notify the sector of relevant issues for advocacy Join the group here on Facebook

Add Your Business to "Shop Tally"

Funding ; Promotional Opportunity

Posted: Apr 29, 2020

SHOP TALLY is a community effort to support and promote the wide array of businesses located in Tallahassee and keep more spending and jobs here. Add your local business here - it's free! Join us in giving a voice to the people and businesses that make Tallahassee awesome! Hashtag us at #SHOPTALLY and share the local love! Powered by Swellcoin, we help make it PAY to Shop Tally.

Sounds of Tallahassee

Call for Musicians/Vocalists ; Professional Development ; Promotional Opportunity

Posted: Apr 24, 2020

Vibrant and diverse, creative and innovative – Tallahassee’s music community has long been one of our greatest assets. "Sounds of Tallahassee" serves as a portal to the unique musical offerings that make the Big Bend region so special. In partnership with Moose Magnificat Radio and Cat Family Records, COCA offers this auditory adventure. We invite you to be part of "Sounds of Tallahassee," an initiative that promotes area musicians and connects them with new audiences. Any musician living in a 100-mile radius of Tallahassee is eligible for this opportunity. It's easy to participate, and it's FREE! Just fill out this quick form to tell Moose Magnificat Radio you want them to play your original songs on their streaming radio station. Feel free to also reach out to Cat Family Records to learn more about their booking, studio, consulting, and DIY resources. If you're not already listed, add yourself to the Artist Directory on COCA's Tallahassee Arts Guide. This service is an easy way to promote yourself to the public. Just visit www.TallahasseeArts.org, and click “register” in the upper right corner of the home page. You'll then have access to your own "Dashboard" that will allow you to add or manage your artist profile on the site. You can also add all of your performances to our calendar, and we'll promote them from the site, in newsletters, and on social media. If you are already listed in the Artist Directory, you'll want to make sure your listing is current. Check it out, and log in (upper right corner of the home page) to make edits. If you need help, contact us! COCA, Moose Magnificat Radio, and Cat Family are here to help you make music and share it with the broadest audience possible. We thank you for your contributions to our cultural community!

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