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The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is in an exciting period of transition. Guided by new leadership, the organization is simultaneously better defining its programs and areas of impact, while also broadening its relationships, to ensure maximum relevance and benefit to its community stakeholders and beneficiaries. The Arts Council is currently seeking Requests for Proposals from experienced consultants interested in helping the organization strengthen its reach and impact: ➡️ An experienced consultant to lead an in-depth strategic planning process that will include board, staff, and community involvement: https://buff.ly/3LVgpn7 ➡️ An experienced consultant to lead an in-depth evaluation and potential restructure of the organization’s most important source of earned revenue: shared service delivery and member services: https://buff.ly/3rMrJLB Joint proposals for the Strategic Planning RFP and Shared Services RFP are encouraged and will be deemed more competitive.

From industry giants to grassroots initiatives, CMII thrived on partnerships in 2023! Discover how these collaborations fostered student talent in our latest article – part of our recently released 2023 Annual Report. #Partnerships #Collaborations #TheStateWay

"Excited to share insights from my recent presentation at the HBA Ambassador cohort Short Talk, where I explored 'The Art of Magical Thinking' through the lens of 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' by Stephen Covey. 🌟 🚀 Here's a glimpse into the leadership principles discussed: Proactive Mindset: Leaders, let's take the reins! A proactive approach involves seizing opportunities and anticipating challenges before they arise. It's about leading with initiative and foresight. Time Management Matrix: Effective leadership is not just about being busy; it's about focusing on what truly matters. Prioritizing tasks based on importance rather than urgency ensures our efforts align with strategic goals. Synergize for Win-Win: Collaboration is the heartbeat of success. As leaders, recognizing the value of collaboration and seeking mutually beneficial outcomes is key to fostering a culture of synergy and collective achievement. Grateful for the opportunity to share and learn from the incredible HBA community. Thank you, LeAnna J. Carey for the chance to contribute to the conversation! 🙌 #Leadership #EffectiveLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #HBA #SevenHabits"

Aerial M. Ellis, Ed.D. renowned Author, Executive Coach, and Wells Fargo Endowed Chair/Distinguished Professor of Public Relations at North Carolina Central University, dropped gems on branding at the Crafting Global Brilliance panel during the 2024 It’s Your Time Conference! Share your top takeaway from this enlightening session! 👇 #CraftingBrilliance #ItsYourTime #BrandingInsights

Not sure we could have said it any better: "One of the largest integrated marketing agencies in the Southwest, blending high-level issues management counsel with robust services across digital/social, branding/creative, media buying and analytics ... a hybrid agency that remains as comfortable producing paid content as it is in the earned media realm and combining the creativity of a hot consumer shop with the strategic savvy of a corporate communications firm." #PR #marketing #integrated #comms #media #social #analytics

“It never stops working for you” - Julian Garcia —— Professionals the know the importance of networking with others within the ad industry, and SBC alum, Julian Roland Garcia speaks to how the SBC program helped him network and connect! Complete your final steps and submit your application to the SBC master’s program today to grow your professional network! #illinoisSBC

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Great to see how creativity is used in the advertising industry to consider both business goals and wider sustainable impact. Find out more on how content created can be sustainable and responsibly considered here: https://lnkd.in/erbZbj49 #TogetherWeCan #ConsciousAdvertising #Sustainability #CreativeEffectiveness