SERIES: Nuts & Bolts of Running an Arts Nonprofit

So you have an idea and want to start a nonprofit. You have the creative power and energy needed to invest, but you're not entirely sure about the business and legal aspects. The jargon is murky, the forms confusing and nowhere can you seem to find a straight-forward, layman's terms version of how to go about beginning. This seminar series, the Nuts & Bolts of Running an Arts Nonprofit, exists specifically to help you navigate the framework of foundation. No matter where you are in the process of establishing your arts organization, this series will offer insightful advice on how to do things legally, and as simply, as possible.


Building a Business Plan for Artists & Arts Organizations
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
5:30-7:00 PM
Location: Cummins Stations
Presented by: Dick Sullivan of ActionCOACH

As artists pursuing our passions, we all too often artfully forget the business of business. But just as much as ideas and talent, a solid business plan is essential to the success of an individual artist, as well as an emerging arts organization. To ground creativity in economic potential, this seminar explains the fundamentals of authoring an arts business plan, focusing on breaking down their long term vision into achievable short term goals and action steps that will move them in the right direction. Participants will engage in active workshop that articulates their vision, leaving with a workable 90-day plan in hand they can begin implementing the next day.

Dick Sullivan is a certified business coach and firm owner with ActionCoach, the number 1 ranked business coaching firm in the world by Entrepreneur Magazine. Prior to joining ActionCoach, Dick was a Vice President and COO of Eckerd Drug, at the time a Fortune 500 company. After the sale of Eckerd, he started his own business and grew it to over $8 Million in revenue. Currently, he helps small businesses and nonprofits in Nashville put the necessary systems in place to become more efficient and profitable.
 

Basics of Running an Arts Organization
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
5:30-7:00 PM
Location: The Arts Company
Presented by: Baker Donelson Nonprofit Institute (Corey Stringer, Nicole James, Melissa Wibbens)

Are you considering starting a nonprofit? Are you committed to a mission, passionate about a cause, but a little more than iffy when it comes to the legal ins and outs of forming a 501(c)(3)? If so, this seminar provides valuable information about the pros and cons of starting a nonprofit organization – discussing topics such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, and building a Board, as well as the challenges of administrating, funding and sustaining a new nonprofit. The Arts & Business Council requires all applicants seeking Nonprofit Incorporation and Tax Exempt Status services through VLPA to attend this workshop before a volunteer attorney can be assigned to them.

Fee: $10 - ABC Members, $15 Non Members
CLE: $50 - ABC Member Attorneys; $75 Non Member Attorneys