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Tips and Tools for Communications and Fund Development
Static VS Dynamic Websites
When you decide to create a website, one of the first concepts you should learn to understand is the distinction between static and dynamic sites. Understanding this fundamental difference is
Two Event Plugins we Use in Arts Cubed Site Builds
Eventin vs. The Events Calendar: Which WordPress Events Plugin is Right for You? When planning to host events on your WordPress website, choosing the right events management plugin is crucial.
Page or Post? Does it make a difference?
WordPress Pages vs. Posts: Choosing the Right Canvas for your content type WordPress offers two main options for your content: Posts and Pages. Understanding the difference is key to organizing
Setting Up and Editing WordPress Menu
Your website’s navigation is the backbone of your user experience. It is the pathway and signposts your users follow to explore the content on your site. At Arts Cubed, we
Google Drive for Collaborative Grant Writing
Working on grant applications is a complex, high-stakes endeavor that requires seamless collaboration, precise version control, and clear communication. The platform you choose to manage your documents can make the
When Charities Cheat
A case in point Today, the Toronto Star published a story on the misrepresentation of fundraising costs by Breast Cancer Canada. They simplified the story for the public. They left
Is your project “grant-ready”?
I participated in a great discussion today emerged in the Grant Writer’s Network on Linked In “How do you deal with clients who don’t provide you with the detailed information
Grant writing from Rough Draft to Final
Summary: Having a prior common understanding of the steps and process involved in achieving a submission-ready grant application helps collaborative grant writing teams work seamlessly. Before we even start
What does a contract grant writer do?
A typical grant writing process involves:
Researching funding opportunities relevant to your field, request, and or specific project
Gathering data and stats to bolster your argument through a survey of the literature and or looking at your own data and analysing/formating it for effective presentation.
Reviewing the funder's guidelines to ensure you have the information necessary to answer all questions thoroughly and succinctly and are actually qualified to apply.
Introduction to Grantwriting Presentation
A free to use powerpoint presentation on the basics of grant writing.
DIY Social Media for Small Arts Orgs, free to download
Commonsense social media for small arts organizations from Linda Rogers Bread and Roses Life, L. Rogers
Choose the right arts marketing firm for your arts organization
There comes a time in every small, growing arts organization when the people involved realize that the busiest time for promoting their activity is also the time that they are
Commonsense Social Media for Small Arts Orgs
A few Do’s and Don’t’s about Social Media for artists and small arts orgs Do remember to include in your plan all your skills that are relevant to a successful
When Charities Cheat
A case in point Today, the Toronto Star published a story on the misrepresentation of fundraising costs by Breast Cancer Canada. They simplified the story for the public. They left
Capacity Building
In the non-profit and arts sector we use the term “capacity-building” a lot but we seldom stop to compare notes about what we mean by the term. To many non-profit staff and volunteers, it is all about the money and certainly more dollars builds our capacity. . . as long as those dollars are not wasted. But there are other considerations in capacity building that can help us do more with what we have and position us to grow.
#MeToo is only one symptom of what is ailing the arts workplace
No one working in the Arts has failed to cheer the fresh air blowing in the window in the wake of the #MeToo movement but there is also a ripple of disquiet about what’s NOT being said about the atmosphere that has allowed abusive environments to flourish and the broader subject of abuse and bullying in the sector.
The Arts Consultant: planning for a useful consultancy
So you and/or your Board of Directors is planning a project that will involve the use of an outside consultant or consulting firm. We’ve all seen consulting projects that have