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Creating Performing Arts in a Virtual World

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First, we’ve finally reached the double-digit episode mark of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast! After 10 episodes of insightful knowledge and key conversations surrounding so much information related to the nonprofit sector, we at The Charity CFO want to again extend our thanks to you, and to all of our listeners, for joining us on this exciting journey. We hope that A Modern Nonprofit Podcast has been an opportunity for you to learn about the tips and tricks that others share as these focus on helping your not-for-profit, your business and self be the best they can be.

That said, if your creative and artistic endeavors have taken you down a path of community service, then this is the episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast that you have been waiting for!

SUBSCRIBE, THEN LISTEN TO CREATING PERFORMING ARTS IN A VIRTUAL WORLD EPISODE OF A MODERN NONPROFIT PODCAST HERE

On this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha Anderson, founder & CEO of The Charity CFO, invites Matthew Kerns, the executive director of the St. Lou Fringe, onto the show. His organization, the St. Lou Fringe, is a space where independent artists and performers gather to celebrate all of the arts. Recent topics and news stories have inspired artists to showcase performances based on the COVID-19 pandemic, the Black Lives Matter Movement and more.

During this insightful episode, Tosha and Matthew discuss:

  • The importance of performing arts in the St. Louis community and nonprofit space
  • Challenges and obstacles as they related to transitioning to online events
  • Understanding outcomes as they relate to hosting events and promotions
  • Lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic for performing arts and nonprofit organizations
  • The future of virtual performing art events and gathering in a post-pandemic future
  • And more!

For listeners who may be considering fundraising events or for those with a keen interest in the performing arts, you are not going to want to rush through this episode. It’s packed with tons of great tips and information.

So, you’ve listened to Episode 10 of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast. Now what?

After you finish listening to this episode, you need to head over to the St. Lou Fringe website. There, you can learn more about the popular Fringe Festival and how the St. Lou Fringe has furthered committed to fostering the work of Fringe Artists through the pioneering medium of the virtual space. This space has allowed art makers and watchers to celebrate the magic of the arts from the safety of their own homes. View the website, discover upcoming performances and support the local performing arts here.

Are you interested in learning more about how Tosha Anderson and her team of certified, expert public accountants can help your nonprofit organization achieve best practices as these relate to your accounting and bookkeeping? Tosha and her team have saved nonprofits thousands of dollars and hours of time, thanks to their commitment towards thought leadership and innovative accounting practices. Request a free consultation with Tosha and find the accounting you need at a price you can afford. 

There’s more in store for A Modern Nonprofit Podcast. Check out the latest video clips from past episodes on our YouTube Channel and subscribe to our podcast on most major streaming platforms.
Also, the conversation doesn’t just stop here. Request to join A Modern Nonprofit Facebook group, a quickly-growing community with hundreds of nonprofit professionals and industry leaders who converse as well as share resources to help nonprofits of all shape and sizes maximize their missions.

Nonprofit Governance and Working with Leaders

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Working with leaders and being part of nonprofit governance is a valuable perspective to possess in the not-for-profit space.

There are many key players within nonprofit governance. Regardless if your nonprofit is a small organization or a larger nonprofit, each individual plays a critical role towards the success of a decision-making process.

Understanding the mechanics of the mission should be your ultimate goal as a nonprofit leader. Thinking about responsibilities, open communication and holding others accountable are just some of the points discussed by Deaconess Foundation Director of Partnership & Capacity Building Kiesha Davis, who joins The Charity CFO Founder and nonprofit accountant Tosha Anderson in this week’s episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast.

Listen to A Modern Nonprofit Podcast Episode 6: Nonprofit Governance with Kiesha Davis HERE. 

Kiesha and Tosha cover many important considerations that you must know in order to challenge and grow his or her nonprofit board, including:

  • Helping your board understand their roles and duties
  • Strengthening your overall board through specific training and tips
  • The importance of board assessments- and why you must implement them
  • Utilizing volunteer board members and ensuring balance with strategy
  • And much more!

This is a great episode if you want to take your nonprofit leadership and internal processes to the next level in 2021.

Nonprofit governance is critical towards helping your board and nonprofit accounting.

Cultivating improvement in your board members will stimulate not only engagement, but success and opportunity for staff to support one another.

Who’s All in Episode 6 of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast

Kiesha Davis stewards a program of trust-based philanthropy with the Foundation to build the power to advance its public policy agenda for child well-being. She leads grant making within the foundation’s program portfolio, as well as provides capacity building support and relationship management with funded and prospective partners. Learn more about Kiesha and her organization here. 

As Founder & CEO of The Charity CFO, Tosha Anderson committed her career to working with nonprofits across the United States, with a focus on providing CFO services to even the smallest nonprofits. After realizing an industry need for specialized accounting services with limited financial resources and an increasing pressure to keep costs low, the nonprofit enthusiast has helped hundreds of nonprofits achieve best accounting practices.

You’ve Listened to Episode 6…Now What?

If you have taken a look at your board, or realize that you are a struggling board member bogged down with accounting tasks when you know you should be focusing on other areas of your nonprofit, request a free consultation with our team of expert accountants today, and consider outsourcing your nonprofit bookkeeping.

Want to learn more about nonprofit governance and working with not-for-profit leaders?

The conversation’s only getting started. Check out our YouTube Channel to see episode clips and tricks.

Also, don’t forget to join A Modern Nonprofit Facebook Group, where you’ll have exclusive access to industry secrets and have an opportunity to conduct insightful conversations with professionals from across the nonprofit sector. Join and share this rapidly-growing community with your network.