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What Do I Need to Apply for Fiscal Sponsorship?

April 23, 2023

Become Fiscally Sponsored in the Performing Arts, Choose a Fiscal Sponsor, Fiscal Sponsorship, Register & Apply

What Do I Need to Apply for Fiscal Sponsorship? The specific requirements for applying to different fiscal sponsorship programs will vary depending on the nonprofit that is offering fiscal...

Workers Classification in the Performing Arts: Why Does It Matter?

May 19, 2022

Taxes

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...

Employee versus Independent Contractor

August 20, 2021

Build Your Startup, For 501(c)3 Arts Orgs, For Arts Administrators, Taxes

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...

5 Questions to Ask When Hiring an Intern

January 23, 2021

For 501(c)3 Arts Orgs, For Arts Administrators, For Individual Performing Artists, Volunteers & Interns

5 Questions to Ask When Hiring an Intern It’s key to ask an intern these questions before hiring them. Here are a few questions for employers to ask a potential intern, in order to learn...

Checklist for Processing 1099’s and W2’s

January 14, 2021

Accounting for the Performing Arts, For 501(c)3 Arts Orgs, For Arts Administrators, For Individual Performing Artists, Taxes

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...

5 Ways That You Can Benefit From Fiscal Sponsorship

January 14, 2021

Become Fiscally Sponsored in the Performing Arts, Fiscal Sponsorship, What is Fiscal Sponsorship?

5 Ways That You Can Benefit From Fiscal Sponsorship Fiscal Sponsorship Has Both Financial and Administrative Benefits Fiscal Sponsorship has many financial and administrative benefits. Fiscal...

Finding the Right Grant Funders for You

January 8, 2021

Institutional Funding, Making Money in the Performing Arts

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...

What is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit?

November 16, 2020

Accounting for the Performing Arts, Taxes

What is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit? 501(c)(3) Nonprofit In the arts industry, a common level of incorporation you may come across is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit. Under this incorporation, the nonprofit...

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