The document provides guidance on creating a non-profit organization as an artist, including deciding whether to create an independent non-profit or work under an existing organization, incorporating at the state level, applying for 501(c)(3) status, forming boards, opening a bank account, assigning tasks, developing bylaws and articles of incorporation, working with legal and tax professionals, and ongoing financial reporting requirements.

1. To Be or Not to Be a 501(c)(3): Creating non-profit-step-by-step from an artist's perspective Paola Prestini

2. To Be or Not to Be a 501(c)(3): Creating non-profit-step-by-step from an artist's perspective: Thursday 9/27/07, 10:00am Self-Management and Touring Nationally and Internationally: Monday 10/8/07, 10:00am Creating Promotional Materials & Creating a Non-Conventional Career: the Art of Freelancing: Thursday 10/25/07, 10:00am Made possible by a grant grant from The New York State Music Fund ("The Fund")

4. Presents

5. Bootstraps 1. To Be or Not to Be a 501(c)(3)Creating a non-profit-step-by-step from an artist ’s perspective This webinar will layout the process of becoming incorporated along with invaluable information and forms, as well as help with the writing of mission statements, donor letters, and more.

8. The Beginning who I am…

9. Then…1999

10. Now…2007

13. Forms

43. Donor Thank You Letter A donor letter should include your TAX ID, date, and any details regarding the positive outcome of the donation. They should be sent in a timely fashion and should always be signed by hand.

44. Logos A good logo should capture your eye and should give an idea of your organization in a snap shot. It should copy well and should be timeless. Current logo 

45. The blog assignment Try writing a mission statement incorporating some of the pointers discussed. Please share your mission statement in a comment to the blogpost.