Are you an arts administrator facing upcoming grant deadlines with a website that doesn't match your current programming? Join collaboARTive and Font Squared for this focused workshop designed specifically for nonprofit arts leaders who need to quickly update their organization's online presence before funders come calling.
Website Goals:
Our aim is to empower you with the tools and knowledge to:
Update your website with current program information and impact data
Align your online presence with grant applications and organizational goals
Refresh board listings, staff bios, and organizational materials
Optimize your site for funder visits and community engagement
Ensure your website tells the same story as your grant applications
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is tailored for executive directors, development coordinators, and marketing staff at arts nonprofits who have websites but struggle to keep them current due to time constraints or competing priorities. Perfect for organizations preparing for grant review periods.
Workshop Outline:
Platform assessment for participating organizations
Hands-on session to update mission statements, program descriptions, and impact stories
Review and refresh staff bios, board listings, and organizational charts
Update program photos, event galleries, and community engagement documentation
Newsletter signup optimization – ensuring funders and community can stay connected
SEO best practices for arts organizations – improving discoverability
About Your Instructor, Jean Blackwell Font:
Jean brings specialized expertise in arts nonprofit marketing and funder communications. As Co-founder of Font Squared and a Miami Foundation Community Advisor, she understands both sides of the funding equation. With over 15 years in arts marketing and as a Miami-Dade County Grant Reviewer, Jean knows exactly what funders look for when they visit your website. Her experience includes working with 20+ arts nonprofits and helping organizations secure over $1M in funding through strategic communications.
About the Partnership:
Hosted by collaboARTive in partnership with Font Squared. This workshop combines collaboARTive's commitment to artist sustainability with Font Squared's specialized expertise in arts marketing. Together, we're supporting the South Florida arts community with practical tools for organizational success.
Reserve Your Spot:
Don't let an outdated website undermine your grant applications. Whether joining in person or online, secure your place in this essential workshop and ensure your organization's website supports your funding goals.
FAQs
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We'll work with whatever platform your organization currently uses - Squarespace, WordPress, Wix, and others. We'll assess each participant's platform at the beginning and provide tailored guidance accordingly.
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No technical expertise required! This workshop is designed for busy arts administrators who may not have web development backgrounds. We'll guide you through user-friendly updates that don't require coding.
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Bring your laptop, website login credentials, recent organizational materials (staff bios, program descriptions, recent photos), and any grant applications you're currently working on for reference.
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You'll be able to complete essential updates like staff bios, program descriptions, photo galleries, and basic SEO improvements. More complex changes can be prioritized and planned for follow-up work.