Dance/USA is always striving to ensure that the dance field has knowledgeable leadership on which to build its future.

Taking advantage of ever growing technology, we are now offering distance learning opportunities free to all members. Distance learning seeks to compliment annual conferences and forums by offering valuable, up to date professional development information through the Nonprofit Finance Fund.

Webinars are free for members and are available for instant download via the Nonprofit Finance Fund's GROUP page. Participants are encouraged to post related and relevant questions which will be addressed on the GROUP page.

Log into the NFF website to view current available webinars. Dance/USA members receive a free login through the Nonprofit Finance Fund.

On-Demand Webinar Topics

Strategic Alliances and Partnerships for Arts Organizations: This practical webinar offers nonprofit leaders the insight, tools, and guidance they need to better understand the benefits and potential concerns of strategic alliances among arts organizations.
Sound Financial Planning:  This timely, practical session will provide participants with concrete tools to lead their organizations during challenging times and beyond.
Accessing and Managing Credit:  Learn how an organization is assessed for credit-worthiness and assess your own organization in its ability to qualify for and access credit.
Cash Flow Planning:  Understand how to appropriately plan and monitor cash needs by analyzing your incoming and outgoing cash, including learning to use a monthly cash flow projection.
Critical Elements in Nonprofit Financial Statements:  This webinar will help nonprofit managers and board members increase their comfort with nonprofit financial concepts and with reading and interpreting nonprofit financial statements.

These free 60-minute webinars are available for instant download to Dance/USA members through the Nonprofit Finance Fund. 

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Conference Calls are available free for members and offer additional insight and advice on topics ranging from recession tips to cash flow management. Topics will build upon webinar subjects or current events. They are valuable for business managers, development directors, finance managers, or other appropriate staff. Participation will be coordinated through GoTo Webinar software services – details will be distributed approximately two to three weeks prior to a scheduled call.

Workshops are available free for members and will be offered three times in three different geographic locations throughout the US on a first-come, first served basis. Workshops will focus on Programmatic Modeling for Artistic and Financial Strength. This half-day (approximately three hour) will engage participants in a discussion about how to incorporate financial goals into the planning for a vibrant and viable future. Using real-life case studies, the Nonprofit Finance Fund will offer interactive exercises to help staff develop financial plans that consider current financial dynamics, underlying business models, and the full cost of providing healthy artistic programming. This practical symposium will offer nonprofit leaders the insight, tools, and guidance they need to better understand the revenue and expense drivers of their annual operating results.

Office Hours are available free for members and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Office Hours are one-on-one hour long consultations with an Nonprofit Finance Fund staff member.

To access these valuable services, please click here for instructions on how to register on Nonprofit Finance Fund's GROUP page.