Two-Year Operating Support Grant
Two-Year Operating Support Grant
The Edge Center for the Arts plans to use the requested funding for administrative expenses.
Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director North Shore Music Association, writer; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker; Tara Makinen: Executive Director of Itasca Orchestra and Strings, musician; Moira Villiard: visual artist; Jeanne Doty: Retired Associate Professor of Music at University of Minnesota-Duluth, pianist; Amber Burns: choreographer, dancer, actor, middle school art teacher; Margaret Holmes: visual artist, poet, former Children's Theatre employee; Tammy Mattonen: visual artist, co-founder of Crescendo Youth Orchestra; Quentin Stille: student liaison, College Music Director at KUMD.
Janeen Carey: vocalist, retired Hibbing Community College librarian and information media specialist; Kate Fitzgerald: Program Director North Shore Music Association, writer; Adam Guggemos: graphic designer, art events promoter; Michelle Ronning: jewelry designer and maker; Tara Makinen: Executive Director of Itasca Orchestra and Strings, musician; Moira Villiard: visual artist; Jeanne Doty: Retired Associate Professor of music at University of Minnesota-Duluth, pianist; Amber Burns: choreographer, dancer, actor, middle school art teacher; Margaret Holmes: visual artist, poet, former Children's Theatre employee; Tammy Mattonen: visual artist, co-founder of Crescendo Youth Orchestra; Quentin Stille: student liaison, College Music Director at KUMD.
ACHF Arts Access
The first goal is that the treasurer and the board be able to track and communicate financial information in order to make appropriate financial decisions. In order to do this at a level that is useful, it has become necessary to hire an accounting firm. The outcome will be measured by evaluating how well the reports fit our needs. The second goal is that the position of treasurer will be sustainable. The outcome will be that when a new treasurer is needed, that the choice of people to fill the position will not be limited to an experienced accountant. The second goal is to collect and manage data from constituents to increase donor funding. The outcome for the purposes of this grant will be measured by tracking new and increased underwriting using Trailblazer. The third goal is to protect our assets by maintaining an adequate level of property and liability insurance. To measure this outcome we will consult our insurance agent. Financial reports generated by Glorvigen, Theis, Lind and Co. accounting firm should accurately reflect the complex financial structure so that the board and committees can make informed, responsible financial decisions. The value of these reports will be reviewed by the treasurer, board, and committees annually. It will be a final board decision whether the results are worth the cost. In the long term, when a new treasurer is needed, that person will not need to be an experienced accountant and should be able to transition into the job more smoothly. The on-line data processing tool, Trailblazer, will be used to keep records of background information and donations from current and potential underwriters so that their interests can be matched with upcoming performances or exhibits. Trailblazer can track underwriting money to see if we have met the goal of 10% increases in each of the two years. Short of actually needing to file an insurance claim, the outcome of continuing adequate insurance will be measured by carefully reviewing the policy coverage with West Bend Insurance Company. We would consult Itasca Reliable Insurance Agency for analyzing this insurance company provides the best coverage.
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