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.

On-Demand Webinar Topics
Sound Financial Planning
Cash Flow Planning
Critical Elements in Nonprofit Financial Statements
Accessing and Managing Credit

Additionally, Nonprofit Finance Fund will develop a brand new webinar entitled Strategic Alliances and Partnerships in the Arts. 

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.


Sound Financial Planning – Webinar
This free 60-minute webinar is available for instant download to Dance/USA members through the Nonprofit Finance Fund. The webinar provides tips and tools to lead your organization during challenging times and beyond. Using real world examples, NFF offers guidance to enhance staff’s understanding of the interplay between financial risk, revenue reliability and fixed costs. NFF also discusses how this information can be used to inform planning and decision-making organization-wide.

Now Available! Dance/USA members can access login and password information here.
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Cash Flow Planning – Webinar
This free 60-minute webinar is available for instant download to Dance/USA members through the Nonprofit Finance Fund.  The purpose of this webinar is for members to learn how to appropriately plan and monitor cash needs by analyzing incoming and outgoing cash, including learning to use a monthly cash flow projection. 

Dance/USA members can access login and password information here.
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Critical Elements in Nonprofit Financial Statements – Webinar
This free 60-minute webinar is available for instant download to Dance/USA members through the Nonprofit Finance Fund. The purpose of this webinar is to increase the comfort of nonprofit managers and board members in reading and interpreting nonprofit financial statements.

Dance/USA members can access login and password information here.
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Accessing and Managing Credit – Webinar
This free 60 minute webinar is available for instant download to Dance/USA members through the Nonprofit Finance Fund. The purpose of this webinar is for members to hear how an organization is assessed for credit-worthiness and assess your own organization in its ability to qualify for and access credit. In addition participants will be able to post questions online, in response to webinar topics and materials, and within 3 business days, a Nonprofit Finance Fund financial professional will post a response for the wider webinar audience.

Dance/USA members can access login and password information here.
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Strategic Alliances and Partnerships in the Arts – Webinar
While it is commonly assumed that strategic alliances always involve mergers, there are many options that nonprofits can use to develop partnerships to help them achieve mutual goals. Mergers and alliances are powerful leadership tools that can greatly support common mission by building organizational strength. Participants will learn how to use a nationally-recognized framework to decide what type of collaboration to pursue, and they will be better equipped to discuss options for collaboration with other nonprofits. Nonprofit Finance Fund will lead an informative discussion about how arts organizations can recognize the conditions that contribute to successful nonprofit collaborations and when a merger would be warranted.

Dance/USA members can access login and password information here.
Not a Dance/USA member? Click here to become one today!