Financial Audit Vs. Financial Review
May 1, 2024
Key Differences Between a Financial Audit & Financial Review A financial audit and review are two different types of financial assessments conducted by professionals to evaluate the accuracy and...
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...
Tips for Obtaining Institutional Funding
April 23, 2024
Tips for Obtaining Institutional Funding Development & Fundraising through Institutional Funding Everyone needs money, and if you are an artist, nonprofit, or dance organization, a good chunk of...
Workers Classification in the Performing Arts: Why Does It Matter?
May 19, 2022
Workers Classification in the Performing Arts: Why Does It Matter? NEXTSTEPS GUEST WRITER: STEFI GEORGE How You Classify Workers Can Make a Big Difference for Workers Compensation and Tax...
Top 5 Quickbooks Set-Up Tips
January 31, 2022
Top 5 Quickbooks Set-Up Tips Managing your organization’s finances can be overwhelming and time consuming. At Pentacle, we use Quickbooks, an accounting software that helps you manage your financial...
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...
Checklist for Processing 1099’s and W2’s
January 14, 2021
Checklist for Processing 1099’s and W2’s End of Year Payroll Tax Forms: W2, 1099 Some of the most important payroll tax forms—W2 and 1099 forms—must be mailed out to your employees and contractors...
Finding the Right Grant Funders for You
January 8, 2021
Finding the Right Grant Funders for You: Essential Tips NEXTSTEPS GUEST WRITER: ANNA BRADY MARCUS Grant writing means finding the right grant funders for your organization Getting started with grant...