What is a Chart of Accounts (COA)?
May 14, 2024
What is a Chart of Accounts (COA)? Why is a Chart of Accounts (COA) important for your bookkeeping practices? A Chart of Accounts (COA) is a list of the accounts that an organization has identified...
Cultivating Individual Donors in the Performing Arts
April 23, 2024
Cultivating Individual Donors in the Performing Arts Development & Fundraising through Individual Donations Everyone needs money, and if you are an artist, nonprofit, or dance organization, a...
Running a Crowdfunding Campaign Through a Fiscal Sponsor
April 23, 2024
Running a Crowdfunding Campaign Through a Fiscal Sponsor Running a crowdfunding campaign through a fiscal sponsor can be a great way to raise funds for your project. Being able to provide tax...
Crowdfunding Versus Fundraising
April 23, 2024
Crowdfunding versus Fundraising What is the difference between Crowdfunding and Fundraising? Crowdfunding is exclusively online while fundraising could be either in person or virtual. The majority...
Determining Pay Rates for Your Team
June 12, 2023
Considerations for Determining Pay Rates Determining How Much to Pay Your Team Pentacle recommends using the W.A.G.E. calculator to get a sense for how much established institutions are paying for...
Top CRMs for Non-Profit Entities
May 22, 2023
Top CRMs for Non-Profit Entities Salesforce Salesforce is a widely used CRM system that offers robust features and customization options. Nonprofits can use Salesforce’s Nonprofit Success Pack...
What is a Board of Directors and What to Consider When Creating One
May 22, 2023
What is a Board of Directors and What to Consider When Creating One What is a Board of Directors? A board of directors is a group of individuals who are elected to govern and oversee the...
Performing Arts Grants Database Listings
May 16, 2023
Grant Database Listings for the Performing Arts Below is a list of websites serving as databases for funding sources. If you’re interested in applying for a performing arts grant, filter through...
Employee versus Independent Contractor
August 20, 2021
Employee vs. Independent Contractor What’s the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? The payment for an independent contractor is performance-based and is determined by the...
Quickbooks Desktop versus Online Accounting Software
December 14, 2020
Quickbooks Accounting Software: Desktop versus Online Options Comparing Quickbooks Accounting Software: Desktop versus Online Options If you’ve already chosen Quickbooks as your accounting software,...