
Financial Leadership for the Arts
Sustainable Strategies for Creative Organizations
- 320 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Financial Leadership for the Arts
Sustainable Strategies for Creative Organizations
About this book
This accessible, practical textbook will prepare leaders in the arts to make the best possible decisions for the financial sustainability of their organizations. Designed for individuals without formal training or previous on-the-job experience in nonprofit management or accounting, Financial Leadership for the Arts makes organizational finance simple and clear, freeing creative leaders to do their important work for communities. Governing board leaders, working professionals, and students alike will appreciate clear case studies, as well as the several chapters that examine contemporary challenges and their implications for present and future financial management, program management, and program evaluation.
Written by two experts in public affairs and nonprofit leadership with deep experience in teaching and fiscal management, this book provides guidance that will be immediately applicable to arts leaders' work, helping them continue to excel in their creative endeavors—and not only keep the house lights on, but thrive.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- 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