Basic Bookkeeping with Quickbooks - 3 sessions for $249

Learn the basics of bookkeeping  and corresponding Quickbooks entries relevant to internal control issues for each type of transaction. The training will cover recording and tracking income and expense transactions, creating standard reports, and establishing internal controls to ensure accuracy and prevent fraud. The presentation will focus on the specific needs of nonprofit arts organizations.

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**This course is meant for Managing Directors, Office Managers, Bookkeepers or anyone else who is new to bookkeeping and is responsible for their organization's financial record using Quickbooks. Class size is limited to 12 people. 

Part 1: Intro. to Bookkeeping with Quickbooks, September 25, 1-4 p.m.

- Overview of Quickbooks software

- Using the Chart of Accounts, Classes and Job functions

- Receivables (Recording income such as donations, ticket sales and grants)

- Payables (recording expenses and paying bills)

- Using Memorized Transactions

- Question & Answer Session

Part 2: Intro. to Bookkeeping with Quickbooks 2. October 23, 1-4 p.m.

- Review of Quickbooks Basics from Part 1

- Reconciling Bank and Credit Card Statements

- Basic Quickbooks Reports

- Customizing, Memorizing, and Exporting Reports

- Question & Answer Session

Part 3: Best Practices & Internal Controls, November 6, 1-3 p.m.

- The Financial Management Cycle

- Introduction to Internal Controls

- Ten Controls You Can Put in Place Immediately

- Key Policies for Nonprofits

- Question & Answer Session

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Sessions will be led by a certified Quickbooks Adviser from The A.C.T Group LTD, a Chicago CPA firm and Dan Jacobson, Director of Operations for the Arts & Business Council of Chicago. Dan is a Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP), through the National Association of Nonprofit Accountants & Consultants (NPAC).

Workshop: Alternative Sources of Revenue Generation

Tuesday, August 20, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Columbia College Chicago
33 E. Congress, Room 101
Price: $45 budget < $250k/ $65 budget > $250k or for-profit organization
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In an environment where income sources for nonprofit arts organizations are flat lining and often declining, it's critical for groups to think creatively about generating new sources of revenue to ensure near - and long-term sustainability. At this workshop, you'll hear from three organizations at different stages of development that are experimenting with business models that venture beyond the traditional strategies of relying solely on grant support, fundraising events and ticket sales. The case studies presented will include examples of for hire work, rental income opportunities and the counter-intuitive model that has yielded financial growth through free programming.

You'll learn:
- How to reconsider your assets as an arts organization and determine your untapped value;
- How to challenge the traditional ways of doing business in the nonprofit world;
- What the possibilities are for growth relating to contract and commissioned work; and
- What questions need to be considered before testing out a new program.

Moderator: 
Kristin Larsen, Executive Director, Stage 773

Panelists:
Alex Balestrieri, Director of Events, Redmoon Theater
Jocelyn Florence, Business Development, Redmoon Theater
Brad Little, Executive Director, Oracle Productions
Anthony Moseley, Executive & Artistic Director, Collaboraction Theatre Company

Workshop: Build the Board You Really Need

Thursday, July 11, 2013

USG Corporation, 14th Floor East, Gypsum Grill

550 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL

Price: $45 (NPO Budget < $250k); $65 (NPO Budget > $250k/for-profit/individuals)

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A well-rounded, highly-engaged, resource-connected board is critical to the organization's long-term success. Make sure that you have the right people around your board table and that everyone is contributing to their maximum potential. This workshop will demonstrate that board recruitment is a team effort driven by knowledge, enthusiasm, and strategy. 

You'll learn...

* How to build your board around your organization's strategic priorities. 

* How to determine your ideal board makeup: Who is on your board? Who is missing?

* What kind of cultivation and communication will attract the right board members? How can you retain and engage current board members?

* How to engage inactive board members and the delicate conversation surrounding board member departure?

Lead presenter: Rena Henderson Mason, President and Board Development Consultant, Bold Agenda

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**We will not accept walk-up registrations at this workshop. Due to building security, attendees must be on our security list prior to the event. Please make sure you register online to secure your spot. 

A&BC Workshop: Leveraging Community Connections

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 9:30am-11:30am
Columbia College Chicago
623 S Wabash, Hokin Hall, Rm 109

Lead Presenter:
Carla Mayer, Arts & Culture Manager, Chicago Parks District

Panelists:
Josephine Lee, President & Artistic Director, Chicago Children's Choir
Elizabeth Levy, Program Director, Barrel of Monkeys
Mark Messing, Chief Creative Officer, Opera-Matic

Learn about how your organization can partner with the Chicago Parks District through: arts partners in residence, contractual cultural programming, split revenue partnership and short-term performances or rehearsals.  You’ll hear directly from arts nonprofits that are currently taking advantage of these opportunities in a variety of ways to address their space needs, to build new audiences, to engage the community and to support their outreach programs. 

At this workshop, you will learn:

• How you can benefit from partnering with the Chicago Parks District
• What tools and resources are necessary to nurture this relationship
• How the Chicago Parks District can help you build stronger connections with the community
• How relationships with other civic partners can be leveraged

 

Price: $45 (NPO budget <250K); $65 (NPO budget >250K/for-profit/individuals)
Workshops are nonrefundable

Register here: http://www.artsbiz-chicago.org/events/2013/05/leveraging-community-connections/

Is Your Arts Organization Ready for On BOARD?

Good afternoon SMARTies,

Is your organization ready for new board members? Are you unsure of how or where to start seeking new board members? If so, the Arts and Business Council's On BOARD program may be your answer.

The Arts and Business Council (A&BC) works with both the organizations and the candidates throughout the process. Interested arts groups complete a comprehensive application and may be interviewed by an A&BC staff member to ensure that your organization is prepared for and committed to the program. Click here for more information.

Current clients of the Arts and Business Council including organizations who have participated in the past may complete the ON BOARD Application. The application deadline to apply for the Spring 2013 session is February 3, 2013.

The fee to participate as an arts group is $200 which is due at the beginning of the program. Organizations can participate frequently in On BOARD and groups that don't receive a placement are automatically eligible to return for the next session to meet a new group of candidates. Click here for more details.