Today we answer the question could you, should you, and why would you file for nonprofit status? There are a lot of pros and cons for doing this, so let's cover how it could apply to your music. Resources: The Balance Small Business: Pros and Cons of Nonprofit Incorporation (article) Christian Band Help: Should a Christian Band be a Nonprofit? (article) Recommended Book: Nonprofit Kit for Dummies (this was very helpful for me) Recommended Book: Starting & Building a Nonprofit: A Practical Guide (another great book, more textbook like but very complete) Recommended Book: Grant-writing for Dummies (so you can get foundation support) Form 1023-EZ (express nonprofit application from the IRS)
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#394: How to Build a Better Team
#393: Continuous Improvement Methodology and Music
#392: Spotify, The Long Tail, and Is Music in Trouble?
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#389 - How to Negotiate Better Pay for Your Shows
#388: Predictions for an Uncertain Music Industry
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#386 - SXSW Application Tips and Other Music Industry Festivals
#385 - Is It Really a Long Way to the Top?
#384 - How to Make Your Career Resilient and "Future Proof"
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#382 - How You Can Create a Pandemic-Proof Career
#381 - The Real Business Artists Are Actually In
#380 - How Artists Can Optimize Their Website (Stacey Bedford, CEO of Bandzoogle)
#379 - Wendy Parr on The Power of Artist Authenticity
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