Financial Leadership for the Arts : Sustainable Strategies for Creative Organizations

This accessible, practical textbook will prepare leaders in the arts to make the best possible decisions for the financial sustainability of their organizations. Designed for individuals without formal training or previous on-the-job experience in nonprofit management or accounting, Financial Leadership for the Arts makes organizational finance simple and clear, freeing creative leaders to do their important work for communities. Governing board leaders, working professionals, and students alike will appreciate clear case studies, as well as the several chapters that examine contemporary challenges and their implications for present and future financial management, program management, and program evaluation. Written by two experts in public affairs and nonprofit leadership with deep experience in teaching and fiscal management, this book provides guidance that will be immediately applicable to arts leaders' work, helping them continue to excel in their creative endeavors--and not only keep the house lights on, but thrive.

Author: Cleopatra Charles, Margaret F. Sloan

Publisher: University of North Carolina Press

Publication Date: Apr 23, 2024

Number of Pages: NA pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1469678780

ISBN-13: 9781469678788