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This section contains information on managing your school. Below is material on board development, human resources, strategic planning and the like.
Higher Ground: Community Arts Education as Spiritual Practice (PDF) -- by Arlene Goldbard.
The story of one's work in community arts education can be told straightforwardly as training, as a form of social work, or as a business. But in today's "busy and contradictory thematic universe," Goldbard says, the work has a higher calling. This address was delivered at the 69th Conference for Community Arts Education, presented by the National Guild in 2006.
Building the Right Board (PDF) – A guide to how nonprofits build effective boards of directors. Developed by Solomon Associates -- Organization, Management and Fund Development Consultants for Nonprofits -- and presented at the Guild's 67th Annual Conference in November 2004.
How to be an Effective Board Member (PDF) – by Lester Karplus.
Lester Karplus has had over 30 years experience with nonprofit and for profit boards.
He currently serves on the board of the Boulder Arts Academy and Boulder Ballet.
The official site of the Internal Revenue Service containing regulations and forms relating to non-profit organizations
www.irs.gov/charities
GuideStar is a national database of nonprofit organizatons where you may access published 990’s, budgets, activities and salaries from nonprofits across the nation.
www.guidestar.org
Board Source. A resource for boards of directors that includes publications on practice and policy.
www.boardsource.org
Board Cafe. A newsletter for non-profit boards of directors.
www.boardcafe.org
Board Net USA. A national on-line service where organizations can advertise for new board members.
www.boardnetusa.org
Executive Succession
We have identified a collection of resources to help your organization navigate a transition in leadership.
Nonprofit Good Practice Guide provides key information designed to help anyone manage a nonprofit organization efficiently and effectively. Explore articles, tips, resources and glossaries within ten topic areas.
The Alliance for Non Profit Management is a member organization of non profit leaders that provides resources on issues of management.
www.allianceonline.org
The National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO). NASCO members are employees of state and federal agencies that regulate charitable trusts, fundraising, and non-profit hospitals in the U. S. Find information on each state’s regulations for non profits.
nasconet.org/index.php
The Center for Non-Profits. Although this is a New Jersey based organization, most of the information is applicable to organizations across the nation.
www.njnonprofits.org/links_ta.html
The National Council of Non Profit Associations is a network that provides technical assistance and training to increase effectiveness of non profits.
ncna.org
Charity Channel hosts monprofit discussion forums on fundraising, marketing, academic research, legal issues and more; also has booklists, consultant registers, events listings, job listings and numerous links.
charitychannel.com
Free Management Library for nonprofits and for-profits.
www.managementhelp.org
The Nonprofit Risk Center is a national organization that monitors, advocates and educates on liability issues for non-profits, offers consulting services and workshops and produces a variety of publications and electronic materials on legal and insurance topics.
www.nonprofitrisk.org
Nonprofit Finance Fund offers technical assistance by way of advisory services and loans to help nonprofits make good decisions about their growth.
OrgSPACES.org provides an overview of basic facility planning steps through which organizations can analyze themselves holistically, enumerate their true needs for space, and identify the options available.
www.orgspaces.org/educateyourself/index.htm
ArtsMarketing is specifically centered on audience development, strategic market planning, and publicity for non profit arts organizations of all sizes. It provides lessons on marketing tactics, self-assessment, and planning, as well as weekly articles, tips, and valuable resources.
www.artsmarketing.org
Arts Resource Network
Although this site caters specifically to Seattle’s arts communities, this link can serve as a resource for building and running a sound arts organization. This site provides articles on creating an effective press kit, organizational growth, arts education, as well as many other useful topics.
www.artsresourcenetwork.org
Texas Commission on the Arts Tools for Results Tool-Kit
Developed as a resource for non-profit arts and cultural organizations in Texas and beyond, the Tool-Kit covers six topic areas: Fundraising & Development, Programs & Exhibitions, Cultural Tourism, Marketing, Advocacy, and Nonprofit Basics. The “tools” are sample forms, letters, documents, checklists, templates, and other resources.
The WallaceFundsKnowledgeCenter
www.wallacefunds.org/WF/KnowledgeCenter
Leader to Leader Institute (formerly the Drucker Foundation). This non profit management resource provides a thorough guide for organizations with detailed instructions on how to use the Drucker Foundation’s Self-Assessment Tool. Issues addressed are writing effective mission statements, setting organizational goals, strategic planning, and more.
/www.pfdf.org/leaderbooks/sat/index.html
A comprehensive workbook on finding the most effective collaborations and appropriate partnerships within the non profit sector, as well as a list of publications and downloadable articles in pdf format.
www.pfdf.org/collaboration/index.html
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts provides pro bono legal services to arts organizations throughout the state of New York.
www.vlany.org
