Pennsylvania Arts & Humanities: A Statewide Convening

 

Pennsylvania Arts & Humanities: A Statewide Convening
Full Event Program

 

Who Should Attend? Nonprofit leaders such as board members and executives are especially encouraged to join this conversation to explore how the organization’s vision, direction, and culture are foundational to driving grant research and alignment with funders. This session will also benefit from the voices of those tasked with partnership building, project or program management, and the logistics of grant research or management.

 

Learning Objectives:

• Assessing and aligning your organization for successful grant research
• Creating nexus projects and partnerships attractive to funders
• Incorporating DEI, vertically integrated voices, lived experiences, and other emerging culture shifts important to funders
• Focusing on funders who share your vision

• Learn how to develop a clear and persuasive projec, narrative that effectively communicates your creative vision and its impact on the community.
• Understand the importance of tailoring your grant proposal to resonate with the values and priorities of different funding organizations.
• Navigating the Proposal Components: a) Break down the key elements of a grant proposal, including the executive summary, project description, budget, and timeline. b) Explore best practices for presenting your budget, ensuring that it aligns with your project's objectives and is realistic.
• Learn how to stand out and make a lasting impression on the grant review committee.

• Gain an understanding of the various state-level resources and grant programs available to support the creative sector in Pennsylvania. 
• Explore how to access and navigate a diverse range of grant opportunities, includng eligibility criteria, application processes. 
• Discover initiatives and strategies for advocating and promoting the creative sector's role in cultural and economic development in Pennsylvania, including the Creative Communities initiative by the PA Council on the Arts. 
• Delve into real-life case studies and success stories that illustrate how artists, organizations, and institutions have effectively leveraged state resources, grants, and community-focused programs to support their creative projects and community engagement efforts.

Goodman Lobby

Lunch & Mingle Roundtable Discussions

 

Butz Lobby

Budgeting for Impact and Financial Sustainability, Led by experts with Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC)

 

Description: This session provides an overview of the nonprofit budget process, including development, implementation, and monitoring the results. We will also share short-term budget and revenue diversification strategies Arts and Culture nonprofits can use to help build long-term financial sustainability, while continuing to recover from the pandemic. Whether involved in financial management, decision-making, or planning, this presentation will provide leaders with the necessary foundation to navigate building a financially sustainable budget.

 

Who Should Attend? Individuals who manage nonprofit organizations, or would like a refresher on nonprofit budgeting and financial sustainability are encouraged to attend.

 

Learning Objectives:

• Provide an overview of the nonprofit budget process.
• Identify budget strategies that help nonprofits build financial sustainability.
• Identify revenue diversification strategies and options that support financial sustainability.
• Share the importance of using the budget as a management tool.

• Gain an understanding of the various state-level resources and grant programs available to support the creative sector in Pennsylvania. 
• Explore how to access and navigate a diverse range of grant opportunities, includng eligibility criteria, application processes. 
• Learn about programs through the PA Department of Community & Economic Development, such as the Neighborhood Assistance Program, Keystone Communities (with a focus on downtown and neighboring communities), EITC, and Local Shares Account.
• Delve into real-life case studies and success stories that illustrate how artists, organizations, and institutions have effectively leveraged state resources, grants, and community-focused programs to support their creative projects and community engagement efforts.