[BCMA] BC Alliance's Fall Workshops

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

 BC Alliance presents four in-demand education programs



Grant Writing Success with Mary Ann Anderson <https://www.allianceforarts.com/alliance-workshops/>

Mary Ann Anderson, of Little Dog CreativeConsulting, offers a suite of workshops to help your grant stand out from the crowd.  Grant Writing 101, a foundational workshop, is followed by a pair of two-session clinics: Grant Writing for Individuals and Grant Writing for Organizations. Take them separately, or register for Grant Writing 101 and one of the clinics for a discounted rate. See below for more information. 

GRANT WRITING 101
WHEN: Wednesday, October 3, 2018; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: 100-938 Howe St., Vancouver

COST: $45.00 BC Alliance members | $85.00 non-members | $25.00 lifestream

For those who need guidance on successful grant writing, this is the workshop for you. Mary Ann will translate what funders really means in their guidelines language, identify ‘red flag’ language to avoid, and go through best practices to make your application speak directly to what each funder is looking for. The workshop will provide a clear road-map to creating a successful application – for both first-timers and long-time grant recipients.
This workshop is suitable for both individuals and organizations seeking foundational knowledge about grant writing. If you're interested in a more comprehensive educational experience, consider taking it in conjunction with "Grant Writing for Individuals" or "Grant Writing for Organizations" at a discounted rate!  

GRANT WRITING FOR INDIVIDUALS
WHEN: Wednesday, October 10, 2018; 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and Thursday, October 18, 2018; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: 100-938 Howe St., Vancouver
COST: $90.00 BC Alliance members | $170.00 non-members

This two-session workshop provides participants hands-on learning via a collective writing clinic.  This is a great opportunity to gain crucial practical experience in constructing clear and effective narrative, and demystifying budget forms. Due to the participatory nature of this session, we regret that we are unable to offer remote access via livestream.

GRANT WRITING FOR ORGANIZATIONS
WHEN: Tuesday, October 23, 2018; 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and Thursday, November 1, 2018; 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: 100-938 Howe St., Vancouver
COST: $90.00 BC Alliance members | $170.00 non-members

This two-session workshop provides participants hands-on learning via a collective writing clinic.  This is a great opportunity to gain crucial practical experience in constructing clear and effective narrative, and demystifying budget forms. Due to the participatory nature of this session, we regret that we are unable to offer remote access via livestream.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Mary Ann S. Anderson is a Vancouver-based arts administrator, who has directed of a number of organizations, galleries, artist cooperatives and municipal government agencies. Mary Ann has considerable experience in the development of fundraising plans and has forged successful relationships with funding agencies across the country. Over the course of 12 years, she was responsible for the delivery of the North Vancouver municipal granting program, working with 50+ arts organizations. As founder of Little Dog Creative Consulting, Mary Ann consults in the areas of arts management, organizational planning, capacity building and public fundraising.



Digital Ladders Information Session <https://www.allianceforarts.com/alliance-workshops/>

WHEN: Tuesday, October 16, 2018; 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. OR Tuesday, November 20, 2018; 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
WHERE: 100-938 Howe St., Vancouver
COST: Free

Want to know more about how you can participate in the BC Alliance's far-reaching digital literacy initiative, Digital Ladders? Attend one of two free info sessions with Nudge Consulting president Sue Biely and digital expert Robert Ouimet. Sue and Robert will explain the program and its structure, introduce the lead facilitators and program designers, review application forms, selection processes and key dates, and answer any questions you may have about this innovative initiative.

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

Sue Biely is a trailblazer in Canadian independent media, designing and facilitating projects to enable the sector to adapt to and utilize ever-changing forces. With a history in content, policy, business models, conference design, workshop delivery, partnerships and campaigns, Sue continually works to bring a diversity of voices and mediums to storytelling and innovation for the common good. 

Robert Ouimet is an award-winning journalist. He joined the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in the ’80s where he created and produced a half dozen network shows for CBC Radio in Winnipeg, Toronto and Vancouver. His Vancouver team created some of the CBC’s first digital projects, and under his leadership, its websites and radio programs won more than 30 international awards, including the Prix Italia, New York Festival, and multiple Webby awards. Since 2003, Robert has worked as an independent media consultant working with clients like Microsoft and the National Film Board of Canada.



Financial Management with Linda Gorrie <https://www.allianceforarts.com/alliance-workshops/>
 
Enhance your financial toolkit with these workshops from arts administrator and financial whiz Linda Gorrie. Register for both workshops for a 20% discount.

BASICS OF FINANCE FOR ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS
WHEN: Thursday, November 8, 2018; 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: 100-938 Howe St., Vancouver
COST: $45.00 BC Alliance members | $85.00 non-members | $25.00 lifestream

Learn the basics of finance for your arts, culture or heritage organization, including: full cycle accounting; understanding financial statements; cash vs, accrual accounting; financial statement types and presentation; the role of the manager in working with a bookkeeper and accountants; communicating with your board of directors; operating and project budget management; reporting (external and internal); external reporting (CADAC, WCB, charities, not-for-profits, etc.); managing cash flow, and more.

FINANCIAL STRATEGY FOR ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS
WHEN: Thursday, November 22, 2018; 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: 100-938 Howe St., Vancouver
COST: $45.00 BC Alliance members | $85.00 non-members | $25.00 livestream

How can you plan and manage the growth of your organization? Do your financial projections reflect internal capacity? Is program delivery driving the organization at the expense of investing in organizational capacity? Let this workshop guide you as you develop your financial strategy. You'll learn about revenue diversification, evaluating fundraising readiness, financial management and organizational capacity, budget revision, internal and external reporting, and long term financial strategy and sustainability.
 
ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Linda Gorrie has been working as a professional arts administrator since 1984, most recently as administrative director of Playwrights Theatre Centre (1998-2013), director of finance and administration for the Vancouver International Film Festival Society (2013-2017) and business management consultant to the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival and grunt gallery (2004-present). She participated in the Banff Centre School of Management Arts Management Program (1987), was a member of the Executive Director’s Learning Circle (Vantage Point) and was awarded the Mary Phillips Prize at the 2005 Jessie Theatre Awards. She served as treasurer of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) (2005-2015), and chairperson of the Leon and Thea Koerner Foundation (2008-2015). She is currently a board member for Neworld Theatre.

Digital Marketing for Arts: Facebook + Instagram Advertising <https://www.allianceforarts.com/alliance-workshops/>

WHEN: Wednesday, November 28, 2018; 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: 100-938 Howe St., Vancouver
COST: $45.00 BC Alliance members | $85.00 non-members | $25.00 livestream

In this follow-up to last spring's popular workshop, digital arts marketer Brian Paterson sheds more light on the diverse world of online marketing. Taking a highly practical approach, Brian will delve into specifics and strategies for online marketing platforms that offer arts and culture organizations some of the highest returns: Facebook and Instagram. In this session, participants will explore case studies that highlight best practices and sound strategies, and equip them with working knowledge and advanced tactics to start planning their own campaigns.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Brian Paterson is a partner at Murray Paterson Marketing Group (MPMG), an award-winning marketing agency dedicated exclusively to servicing the arts and creative industries. A classically trained actor, Brian discovered a broader stage for his talents by marrying his intimate knowledge of the arts with his skill and passion for marketing. With MPMG, he provides digital marketing expertise to organizations including Bard on the Beach, PuSh International Festival for the Performing Arts, Eastside Culture Crawl, and Vancouver Folk Music Festival, among others.

For more information on our Fall Workshops, and to register for a session, visit 
 <https://www.allianceforarts.com/alliance-workshops/>the Workshops page of the BC Alliance website <http://allianceforarts.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=495e623bb87f8734e49e51807&id=7c2de76db1&e=c3e35217a1>.


Nancy Lanthier
Communications Director
BC Alliance for Arts + Culture
nancy at allianceforarts.com
604-681-3535 ext 212
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