Management

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Working at Art Nonprofits

If you’re a young person planning on entering this field, I hope this prepares you more than I ever was when I started.

A Must Read for Every Artist

This post exposes one of the most prevalent and treacherous deceptions in the artist community. And suggests how we will survive and reach new heights as a class of workers.

Some Friendly Advice on Fundraising

In this guest post by Lina Yang, she gives us the best of multiple perspectives on fundraising as it is practiced in arts and cultural organizations, and as it is taught in her current grad program in the East Coast.

Podcast Episode 010: Art Is My Occupation (Stanford University talk reprise)

Stanford University invited Anthem Salgado to talk to early career artists about what to expect and how to prepare as they enter the field. This audio captures the content of that presentation given for the event, Art is My Occupation.

10 Apps that Will Help You be More Productive

We’re lucky to have this detailed list of recommended organization tools from guest blogger, Kim Willington. Give a read, download away (most of these are free or inexpensive), and get orderly!

How to Write Effective Cover Letters

Let’s take the mystery out of cover letters. I will help you get back to basics and stay on message so that you can get yourself that job interview! What do employers want to hear from you anyway? You may be surprised that it’s easier than you think.

The Ultimate Resume Tip

This is one way to save yourself a lot of time, and keep your information more central, and more organized. It will help a lot. Trust me.

Variety in the Boardroom: Time Waster or Money Saver?

If you think your ideas are the only game in town, you’re going to fail sooner rather than later. In this post, guest blogger Dustin Verburg reminds us that even though your ideas are great, it’s absolutely vital to include input from outside sources whenever you undertake a major project.

Spotlight on the Arts: Meet Chloe

High school intern Chloe went from “How do I do that?” to drafting the blueprint to her goals in a span of three hours. In this video, she reminds us that bringing great ideas to life is all about getting started now.

Organization Skills: Make Your Dreams Come True

A supreme work ethic doesn’t guarantee that you’ll achieve your goals. If you find yourself coming up short, it’s time to reassess whether you’re moving forward, or just moving in circles. Ask yourself the million dollar question. Find out whether or not it’s time to get reacquainted with the basics of time management and accountability.