Financial Leadership for the Arts : Sustainable Strategies for Creative Organizations.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Charles, Cleopatra.

Contributor:

Sloan, Margaret F.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nonprofit organizations--Finance.

Nonprofit organizations.

Arts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (285 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, 2024.

Summary:

This book, 'Financial Leadership for the Arts,' authored by Cleopatra Charles and Margaret F. Sloan, provides comprehensive guidance on financial management for arts and cultural nonprofit organizations. It covers essential topics such as budgeting, revenue sources, cash flow management, financial statement analysis, and performance measurement. The authors aim to equip arts leaders with practical financial strategies to sustain and grow their organizations. The book is designed for a wide audience, including leaders, board members, and financial professionals within the nonprofit arts sector, offering both foundational knowledge and advanced insights. By addressing contemporary financial challenges and opportunities, it seeks to enhance the operational resilience and creative potential of arts organizations. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

List of Illustrations

Acknowledgments

Introduction to Finances for Arts and Cultural Nonprofit Organizations

CHAPTER ONE: Budget Process Basics for the Creative Mind

CHAPTER TWO: Preparing Operating Budgets That Perform

CHAPTER THREE: Stubs and Subs: Sources of Revenue for Nonprofit Arts Organizations

CHAPTER FOUR: Liquidity and Managing Cash Flow in Arts Nonprofits

CHAPTER FIVE: Singin’ in the Rain: Why You Need a Rainy Day Fund

CHAPTER SIX: Spotting Opportunities or Trouble: Understanding Financial Statements

CHAPTER SEVEN: Managing the Audit and Selecting an External Auditor

CHAPTER EIGHT: Financial Statement Analysis for Arts Leaders

CHAPTER NINE: More Than Just Audience Satisfaction: Measuring Organizational Performance

CHAPTER TEN: Accountability and Governance for Arts Stability

CHAPTER ELEVEN: Worth a Pound of Cure: Preventing Fraud and Abuse in Arts Nonprofits

CHAPTER TWELVE: Short- and Long-Term Trade-Offs: Investing Funds and Managing Debt

CHAPTER THIRTEEN: Keeping the Arts Alive: Adapting to Turbulent Times and Developing Resilience

CHAPTER FOURTEEN: Creativity Takes Courage: Making Great Financial Decisions for Arts Leaders

Appendix

Notes

Index

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ISBN:

9781469679068

146967906X

OCLC:

1428904690