73 resources found
Canva
An easy-to-use online graphic design platform offers both free and paid versions and makes it relatively easy for even novice designers to make attractive promotional collateral.
Central New York Arts Research
Research, surveys, planning documents, and economic-impact reports examining arts participation, audiences, cultural assets, and the arts economy across Central New York.
Central New York Arts Research
- HOC Indicators
Arts and culture impact information for Herkimer and Oneida counties from the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties. - CNY Vitals
Community data for Onondaga, Madison, Cayuga, Cortland, and Oswego counties maintained by the Central New York Community Foundation. - RMS Audience Survey Report, June 2024
Survey results examining audience attitudes, participation, awareness of cultural amenities, and preferences across Central and Upstate New York. - COVID-19 Arts Impact Survey, 2021
A follow-up study examining the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Central New York artists and arts organizations. - Audience Survey Report, August 2021
A snapshot of audience opinions about returning to live, in-person arts and cultural events. - COVID-19 Arts Impact Survey, 2020
Research measuring the early financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on artists and arts organizations in Central New York. - Arts and Economic Prosperity IV in the Greater Syracuse Area
A 2012 study examining the economic impact of nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and their audiences in the Greater Syracuse area. - ENGAGE CNY Executive Summary
A summary of the findings, priorities, and recommendations from the ENGAGE CNY regional cultural plan. - ENGAGE CNY Full Plan
The complete ten-year regional cultural plan for strengthening arts, culture, history, and heritage across Central New York. - ENGAGE CNY Regional Participation and County Scans
Regional and county-level demographic, lifestyle, audience, and cultural-participation research developed as part of the ENGAGE CNY planning process.
CERF+ Grants for Craft Artists
CERF+ was established in 1985, inspired by the craft community’s tradition of passing the hat to collect donations and support artists during emergencies. Grant categories include Emergency Relief for craft artists who experienced a recent...
Click & Pledge Blog
Click & Pledge’s blog provides free nonprofit tips and fundraising ideas for both individuals and nonprofit organizations.
Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts
Offers annual free residency opportunities at its property in Ithaca for poets, playwrights, screenwriters, nonfiction writers, photographers, filmmakers, and visual artists who live in New York State.
Cortland County Resources
County-specific county resources for Cortland county.
Cortland County Resources
DonorDrive
DonorDrive is a platform that offers tools and resources for fundraising. You can learn about the different types of fundraising and browse the available resources based on your organization type and topic. The platform also...
Fiscal Sponsorship Resources
A collection of videos, directories, articles, and legal guides explaining fiscal sponsorship and helping artists and organizations find, evaluate, or change fiscal sponsors.
Fiscal Sponsorship Resources
- What Is Fiscal Sponsorship?
This two-minute video outlines the basics of fiscal sponsorship. - Fiscal Sponsorships for Artists
This video provides a more in-depth look at fiscal sponsorship with a specific focus on artists. - Types of Fiscal Sponsorships
An overview of the different models and structures used for fiscal sponsorship. - Why Would an Organization Need Fiscal Sponsorship?
Information from the National Council of Nonprofits about why organizations and projects may choose to work with a fiscal sponsor. - Fiscal Sponsor Directory
A searchable directory that can help artists, projects, and organizations identify potential fiscal sponsors. - Choosing a Fiscal Sponsor for Individual Artists
Guidance from Assembly for the Arts to help individual artists understand what to look for when selecting a fiscal sponsor. - Find a Fiscal Sponsor That Fits
An article from Candid explaining how to evaluate whether a potential fiscal sponsor is a good fit for your project. - How to End or Switch a Fiscal Sponsorship
Guidance for projects and organizations that need to end an existing fiscal sponsorship relationship or move to a different sponsor. - Basics of Fiscal Sponsorship
A guide from the Bar Association of San Francisco covering the advantages and disadvantages of fiscal sponsorship, who may need a sponsor, eligibility questions, and the steps involved in establishing a sponsorship. - NYLPI Fiscal Sponsorship Toolkit
A detailed legal and practical guide to understanding and establishing fiscal sponsorship arrangements.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts’ Grants to Artists
FCA awards Grants to Artists in the following fields: dance, music and sound, performance art and theater, poetry, and the visual arts.
Freelancer and Contractor Resources
A collection of resources for freelancers and independent contractors covering rate setting, contracts, payment protections, and New York State’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act.
Freelancer and Contractor Resources
- How to Set a Rate as a Freelancer
Wave, an accounting platform for small businesses, provides a detailed guide to setting your rate as a freelancer while maintaining a livable wage. - Setting Your Rate as a Creative Freelancer
Several creative freelancers explain their process for setting rates and how factors such as the scope of a project can affect pricing. - About the Freelance Isn’t Free Act
An overview of the New York State Freelance Isn’t Free Act, which provides contract and payment protections for freelance workers. - Freelance Worker Model Contract
A free model contract developed by the New York State Department of Labor to reflect the requirements of the Freelance Isn’t Free Act. - File a Worker Rights Complaint
Information from the New York State Attorney General for freelance workers who believe their rights have been violated.
Fundraising Strategies for Small Arts & Culture Nonprofits
This webinar provides practical guidance for small arts and culture nonprofits looking to expand their fundraising capabilities. Participants will learn how to build sustainable partnerships, access untapped funding sources, and effectively communicate their cultural value...
Grant Writing Success: Expert Advice to Secure Your Funding
Elizabeth Lane, Executive Director of Arts NYS, and Diana Nightingale, Chief Development Officer at David’s Refuge, have a conversation about practical tips on grant-writing best practices from experience on both sides of the process: writing...