ArtsConnect - GCM Dashboard

Top Priorities -
Kickoff 2024

  • work closely with Kim weekly to create a content calendar that reflects the registration needs for the week.

  • Create the graphics for social media

  • Create a folder and post graphics for reusability in the future

  • Evaluate access to 10k? Grant funded & employ plan to utilize each month

Next Steps

February

  • Content strategy - Big push for Valentines Day and Kids Summer camps

  • Weekly content strategy for relevant posts

  • We created social branded graphics and are now cataloging in Google Drive for future use.

  • Began digging into Google Ads to maximize paid advertisements.

March

  • Continue strategizing posts and content as Session 2 begins.

  • Campaign around Springtime and home decor for a fresh new look.

  • Find out a reasonable flow with Google Ads

Looking Forward

  • Look at Meta metrics and apply finding after a monthly progress report

  • Discuss events and themes to create more compelling relevant campaigns.

  • Development of SURGE campaign, Selfie challenge, and promotion for Artisan Fair (May 17)

MAY

Shoot for AC - putting flowers in front of boxes.
Social posting for sure - 3 a wk or so
GoogleAds - go through Civic Plus is admin on Google Analytics
Might need a separate Google Analytics


Wins

In the first phase of GreenCraft Media’s partnership with ArtsConnect, we implemented content strategies that directly addressed long-standing pain points—most notably, class cancellations due to low awareness and engagement. Here's how we helped turn that around:

Social Content Strategy

Consistent Daily Posting + Custom Graphics

  • Designed and published daily posts tailored to promote art classes and events

  • Tackled class cancellation issues by increasing visibility and registrations

  • Developed a consistent visual identity across platforms to boost brand recognition

  • Created a full content calendar to streamline planning, improve team alignment, and maintain momentum

Event Campaigns & Promotional Video

Campaign Planning for Signature Events

  • Produced campaign-specific content for major events, helping increase attendance and engagement

  • Captured high-quality photo assets of classes to use in ongoing promotions and future marketing

  • Currently producing a video campaign for ArtsConnect’s Surge project to build awareness and excitement for a key community initiative

Google Ads Reactivation

Nonprofit Grant Campaign Strategy

  • Reactivated ArtsConnect’s Google Ads Grant account

  • Developed a campaign structure and long-term optimization plan

  • Currently in the process of transitioning account from basic click campaigns to conversion-focused advertising

  • Plans to connect Google Analytics and began tracking meaningful actions to support data-driven decisions

Impact Highlights

  • Increased awareness of class offerings, helping reduce class cancellations

  • Reached new audiences through targeted posts and paid ads

  • Delivered creative that’s reusable, on-brand, and future-focused

ArtsConnect Platforms - 2024

Access Key

Notes on access / analysis

Separate website to sell artwork by local artists. we are in the process of transitioning that site from Big Commerce to Shopify

Could potentially be eliminated

Can all collaborators access Adobe account?

Shared album - mac platforms, have creative cloud - interested in Express

YT underutilized

Registration management

Google Ad Words for nonprofits (keywording for classes)

Your GCM Info & Links

  • Your Keys

    Access Information for the above portals - a secure doc shared directly with those who require access

  • Your Progress

    A document to be updated each month with progress made in each prior month since onboarding The Well

  • MAY & JUNE HOURS

    They have 7 / 7.5 hours remaining for the month of June.Any additional work will be borrowed from allotted July hours

    The monthly total below is a tally, and is not clickable