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General Resources
Creative Industries Reports for all 7,400 Legislative Districts
Do you know how many arts-related businesses are located in your state legislative district? We have the answer, and so can you. Visit the website to download the Creative Industries State Legislative District Reports. Each three-page report contains a color map of the district, a table listing the number of Creative Industries businesses and employees in the district, and a table summarizing the percentage of change from 2004 to 2006 in Creative Industries businesses and employees. The reports are available seven days a week, 24 hours a day and are free of charge. For more information contact Research Coordinator Eulynn Shiu at eshiu@artsusa.org or 202.371.2830.
www.AmericansForTheArts.org/CreativeIndustries/StateLegislativeDistricts
Artist Housing @ Loree Grand
Artist Housing @ Loree Grand. Cultural Development Corporation is currently accepting applications for live/work apartments at Loree Grand – 250 K Street NE, Washington. Many 1- bedroom units available, with limited studio and 2-bedroom units. All apartments feature stainless steel appliances, individual washer and dryer and individual heating and cooling. The building also features a rooftop garden, private courtyard, community room and fitness center. Applications, rent schedule, FAQ, virtual tours and more can be found at www.culturaldc.org. Units will be leased on a first come, first serve basis to applicants that meet the artistic and financial eligibility.
Stay Exempt
The Internal Revenue Service has launched Stay Exempt (www.stayexempt.org) a new website providing tools and training on relevant topics for 501(c)(3) organizations. Included are tutorials on how to classify an organization as a public charity, determine unrelated business income, and file IRS Form 990. The site is a valuable tool for you and your members.
Boardsource.org
BoardSource increases the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations by strengthening boards of directors through online articles, a consulting practice, publications, tools, and membership program. BoardSource provides:
* Resources to nonprofit leaders through workshops, training, and an extensive Web-based database.
* Governance consultants who work directly with nonprofit leaders to design specialized solutions to meet an organization's needs.
* The most comprehensive selection of material on nonprofit governance, including a large selection of booklets, books, videotapes, and audiotapes.
* An annual conference that brings together approximately 600 board members and chief executives of nonprofit organizations from around the world.
To learn more, call (202) 452-6262.