by Pentacle-nextSteps | Apr 23, 2024 | Individual Donations
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 good chunk of your income is probably raised through fundraising. In the...
by Pentacle-nextSteps | Apr 23, 2024 | Become a 501(c)3 Non-Profit in the Performing Arts, Choose A Structure
Difference Between Non-Profit and For-Profit Entities What is a Non-Profit Entity? A non-profit, not-for-profit, or NPO, is an organization that does not seek to earn profit for its owners. Rather, all of the money earned is used to keep the organization running and...
by Pentacle-nextSteps | Apr 23, 2024 | Individual Donations, Make the Most of Your Fiscal Sponsor
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 deductibility to your campaign contributors can be the factor that pushes...
by Pentacle-nextSteps | Apr 23, 2024 | Choose A Structure
What is a Sole Proprietor? Definition of Sole Proprietor for Those in the Performing Arts A Sole Proprietor is an entity that is not incorporated (as a C-corp, S-corp, or other corporate structure). This includes performing arts entities. As the name implies, sole...
by Pentacle-nextSteps | Jun 12, 2023 | Build Your Startup
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 artistic services. Employers can also input their annual budget to see...