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Strategy Toolkit
Tired of advocacy that doesn’t land?
This free guide gives you clear, practical steps to move from counting outputs to proving outcomes.
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What You’ll Learn
✅ How to apply the “5 Whys” to uncover true impact
✅ How to measure outcomes like belonging, confidence, and critical thinking
✅ The logic behind “Return on Art”—and how to explain it to funders
This PDF is a practical guide used by dozens of arts organizations across the country.
This toolkit is built for:
✅ Nonprofit arts leaders ready to ditch legacy metrics for measurable impact
✅ Fundraisers looking to *prove* value, not just describe it
✅ Grantmakers and agencies ready to fund what works
It’s already working.
Real results. Real people.
One Ohio-based arts organization saw:
✅ 54.3% drop in loneliness after just one cycle
✅ Biggest gains among women and clients of color
✅ Results tied to mental wellness and stronger community connection
About Angela Meleca
Angela Meleca is a national arts advocate and founder of Meleca Creative Advisors. She helps organizations move beyond outdated advocacy into strategic storytelling backed by real-time data. Her work has helped arts leaders unlock more than $160M in public funding by using smarter metrics and clearer messages.
She built this toolkit to help arts leaders make their case—clearly, confidently, and fast.