WORKSHOP 2

Emerging Leadership in Non-Profit through Effective Strategy

This full-day workshop investigates the qualities and factors of an effective change-maker. Exploring how to develop a robust strategic plan that promotes strong leadership and addresses issues specific to non-profits.

Participant will also discuss how those stepping into senior roles and board members can implement models and approaches to make a sustainable impact when investing in communities. Participants will walk away with practice resources including a framework designed to help guide them.

This workshop is delivered as part of WorkSmarts – a WorkInCulture series featuring learning opportunities that teach individuals working in arts, culture, libraries, and heritage, skills related to organizational capacity and management.

Facilitator: Parul Pandya
Community Consultant, Community Impact Non-Profit Consulting

WORKSHOP 2

Introduction to Accounting Software Principles

This workshop will cover basic accounting principles as they pertain to day to day data management of an artist or creator’s business. Various accounting software platforms will be referenced with Wave being the learning template to encompass the following practices and procedures:

– Assets/Liabilities/Equity – how do these components affect your company’s financial profile?
– Creating a viable Chart of Accounts to accurately reflect specific line items necessary for various reports and grant completions (eg CADAC, OMF, FACTOR, etc)
– Invoice Templates / Cash Flow management
– Inventory Maintenance
– Cohesive Data Entry
– Bank Reconciliations
– Financial Statements/Reports – Balance Sheets, Income Statements/Statement of Operations

Participants will require a computer to be able to participate in some activities related to this workshop. A limited number of computers will be available on site please contact cecilia@northyorkarts.org to reserve a computer. We recommend that you bring a laptop if possible.