Interesting panel discussion guaranteed to be filled with great exchange ideas and food for thought.
With Arts at the Heart: promoting artistic vitality in St.Paul, MN and Cuyahoga County, OH
A panel discussion with ...
Karen Gahl-Mills, Executive Director of Cuyahoga Arts and Culture
Joe Spencer, Director for Arts and Culture for the city of St.Paul
Julie Burros (moderator), Director of Cultural Planning for Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Wednesday, January 30, 4:00-5:30pm
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington Street
First Floor Garland Room
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Call for Nominations!
Good morning SMARTies!
The Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management at North Park University is proud to present the Alford-Axelson Award for Nonprofit Managerial Excellence.
The Axelson Center is seeking nominations of organizations that embody exemplary organizational management qualities. Staff, board members and volunteers may nominate their own organizations. In order to be considered for the award, an applicant must be a 501(c)3 organization and its primary mission focus must benefit Chicago and/or its surrounding communities. Click here for more information. Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2013.
If you're a small 501(c)3 organization that has been in existence 10 years or less, has a budget of under $750,000, and has less than 10 full-time staff, you might consider applying for the Excellent Emerging Organization Award. Application must be postmarked by March 1, 2013.
Nominations
Contact the Axelson Center by email or by phone at 773-244-5747 to nominate an organization for this award. Organizations do not need to be nominated in order to apply but members of the community are welcome to nominate organizations that they know. An organization can self-nominate by completing the application, in this case you do not need to notify the Center prior to your application submission.
The Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management at North Park University is proud to present the Alford-Axelson Award for Nonprofit Managerial Excellence.
The Axelson Center is seeking nominations of organizations that embody exemplary organizational management qualities. Staff, board members and volunteers may nominate their own organizations. In order to be considered for the award, an applicant must be a 501(c)3 organization and its primary mission focus must benefit Chicago and/or its surrounding communities. Click here for more information. Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2013.
If you're a small 501(c)3 organization that has been in existence 10 years or less, has a budget of under $750,000, and has less than 10 full-time staff, you might consider applying for the Excellent Emerging Organization Award. Application must be postmarked by March 1, 2013.
Nominations
Contact the Axelson Center by email or by phone at 773-244-5747 to nominate an organization for this award. Organizations do not need to be nominated in order to apply but members of the community are welcome to nominate organizations that they know. An organization can self-nominate by completing the application, in this case you do not need to notify the Center prior to your application submission.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
FREE Seminar: Cost Allocation
Hello SMARTies,
I hope you're having a great week so far. Here's a FREE upcoming seminar at the Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management. Find the details below.
Cost Allocation
The Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
9:00 am - 11:00 am
FREE (limit 2 per organization)
RSVP required. Click Here
Details:
This seminar will help managers create a cost allocation plan that will improve the critical financial information provided to boards, grantors and donors. This informational event is perfect for management team members or those with grant writing responsibilities. This session will look at the proper allocation of costs among programs, management, and fundraising categories and how cost allocation decisions impact financial support received from grantors and other supporters.
Speaker:
Russell J. Wilson, CPA, is a Partner at Porte Brown LLC, a Chicago area accounting, technology and wealth management firm, where he leads the firm's not-for-profit practice group. Mr. Wilson and his team specialize in meeting the unique needs of small to mid sized organizations.
I hope you're having a great week so far. Here's a FREE upcoming seminar at the Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management. Find the details below.
Cost Allocation
The Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
9:00 am - 11:00 am
FREE (limit 2 per organization)
RSVP required. Click Here
Details:
This seminar will help managers create a cost allocation plan that will improve the critical financial information provided to boards, grantors and donors. This informational event is perfect for management team members or those with grant writing responsibilities. This session will look at the proper allocation of costs among programs, management, and fundraising categories and how cost allocation decisions impact financial support received from grantors and other supporters.
Speaker:
Russell J. Wilson, CPA, is a Partner at Porte Brown LLC, a Chicago area accounting, technology and wealth management firm, where he leads the firm's not-for-profit practice group. Mr. Wilson and his team specialize in meeting the unique needs of small to mid sized organizations.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Workshop: A.B.C. 20/20 MONEY
Coordinated by Chicago Artists Coalition (CAC), here's another great opportunity to start the year off on the right track!
A.B.C 20/20 MONEY
January 19, 2013
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Presentation Only: $5 CAC members + residents, $10 General public
Presentation + Consultation: $25 CAC members + residents, $30 General public
Click for more info/Register
20/20 Money is the second part of a 4-part series, which focuses on clarifying best practices in accounting and financial management for artists and also the tax impact of different business entities. This session is perfect preparation for tax season.
Consultants
Kelly Etting, President of Ledgers Inc.
Jenny Fitzpatrick, Bookkeeper for CAC and Asst. Treasurer/Lead Accountant of Nat'l Lewis University
Julie Herwitt, CPA of Herwitt & Associates LLC
Brian Hornstein, CPA, CGMA at Discover
Greg Teagues, Financial Connect Specialist at ComPsych, Accountant at Practical Financial Solutions
'Pay What You Can' option is available, contact programs@chicagoartistscoalition.org for more details.
A.B.C 20/20 MONEY
January 19, 2013
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Presentation Only: $5 CAC members + residents, $10 General public
Presentation + Consultation: $25 CAC members + residents, $30 General public
Click for more info/Register
20/20 Money is the second part of a 4-part series, which focuses on clarifying best practices in accounting and financial management for artists and also the tax impact of different business entities. This session is perfect preparation for tax season.
Consultants
Kelly Etting, President of Ledgers Inc.
Jenny Fitzpatrick, Bookkeeper for CAC and Asst. Treasurer/Lead Accountant of Nat'l Lewis University
Julie Herwitt, CPA of Herwitt & Associates LLC
Brian Hornstein, CPA, CGMA at Discover
Greg Teagues, Financial Connect Specialist at ComPsych, Accountant at Practical Financial Solutions
'Pay What You Can' option is available, contact programs@chicagoartistscoalition.org for more details.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
FREE Webinar and Workshop reminder
Happy New Year! I hope everyone started the year on the right foot. There's a couple of webinars and workshop that may be of your interest.
1. This one is very last minute but it's FREE.
What's an Asking Style and How Do I Use Mine?
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Time: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Info: Everyone has a unique way of asking for donations. At this webinar you'll learn why it's important to fundraise in your own style, how the Asking Style system will improve your fundraising results and how to choose the perfect prospects to solicit given your style.
Click Here for more info and to Register
2. Reminder: A&BC's workshop
Building Cultural Corporate Partnerships
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Columbia College Chicago
623 S Wabash, Hokin Hall, Rm 109
Price: $45 (npo budget < $250K), $65 (npo budget>$250K/for-profit)
Info: The arts community if aware of the value to form alliances with local businesses and worldwide corporations to build support and visibility. However, arts organizations are often uncertain of how or where to start in developing such relationships. Don't miss the opportunity to learn practical and useful information of how to develop your own prospect list and case studies.
Click Here for more info and to Register
1. This one is very last minute but it's FREE.
What's an Asking Style and How Do I Use Mine?
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Time: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Info: Everyone has a unique way of asking for donations. At this webinar you'll learn why it's important to fundraise in your own style, how the Asking Style system will improve your fundraising results and how to choose the perfect prospects to solicit given your style.
Click Here for more info and to Register
2. Reminder: A&BC's workshop
Building Cultural Corporate Partnerships
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Columbia College Chicago
623 S Wabash, Hokin Hall, Rm 109
Price: $45 (npo budget < $250K), $65 (npo budget>$250K/for-profit)
Info: The arts community if aware of the value to form alliances with local businesses and worldwide corporations to build support and visibility. However, arts organizations are often uncertain of how or where to start in developing such relationships. Don't miss the opportunity to learn practical and useful information of how to develop your own prospect list and case studies.
Click Here for more info and to Register
Monday, January 7, 2013
DanceMoves
DanceWorks Chicago is excited to announce a NEW opportunity for choreographers through DanceWorks
Chicago's DanceMoves. Information about this competition
is on our website
and posted on the DWC Facebook
page as well as our Dance Chance FB
page. Application deadline: Monday, January 14, 2013. NO application fee :-)
Your help to share with your networks...priceless!
Thanks for considering!
Your help to share with your networks...priceless!
Thanks for considering!
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Happy New Year!
Sending greetings of the new year...hope everyone had a festive celebration. May 2013 be filled with beautiful adventures (and Smart Growth, of course!).
Speaking of adventures, if you have three minutes, please take a look at the photo album of New Avenues/Nuevas Aventuras posted on the DanceWorks Chicago Facebook page! Art has the power to transport without viewers having to leave their seats.
Speaking of adventures, if you have three minutes, please take a look at the photo album of New Avenues/Nuevas Aventuras posted on the DanceWorks Chicago Facebook page! Art has the power to transport without viewers having to leave their seats.
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