How Not To Be Like Kodak

How Not To Be Like Kodak

When we think about most arts organizations, would we use the term “innovative” to describe them? Probably not. For many organizations, things have been done largely the same way for decades. Sure, there may be some shiny new things like a website or app, but the experience of attending an arts event hasn’t really changed.  You purchase a ticket to sit in a dark theater mostly in silence watching something happening on a stage. I ...

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ArtsHacker’s Guide To Combating Post Net Neutrality Slowdowns: Where To Start

ArtsHacker’s Guide To Combating Post Net Neutrality Slowdowns: Where To Start

Right before the Thanksgiving holiday, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman, Ajit Pai, laid out his plan to repeal existing net neutrality rules. Net neutrality is the name given to the set of regulations that require Telecom providers, (like internet service providers Comcast, Verizon, Time Warner, and AT&T) to deliver all web content at the same speed. If you aren’t already familiar with what net neutrality is and why it’s so important to nonprofit arts organizations, here’s what ...

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What Does Your 990 Say About You

What Does Your 990 Say About You?

If you are like most, you may view the 990 filing for your non-profit organization like you view filing your income taxes–an annoying, burdensome task best handled by an accountant. The difference is, you aren’t obligated to make your personal tax filing available for review by anyone who asks like you are with your organization’s 990. Given that the 990 filings are available online at sites like Guidestar, you aren’t even necessarily aware of who ...

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