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CultureWire is the Alliance's blog for arts & culture news, resources, opportunities and more. Get the best of CultureWire in your inbox quarterly by opting in to receive newsletters in your philaculture account settings.
"...What if I'm not 'the Arts'?"
Chances are good that you received a #SaveTheArts email last week, after the White House released its FY19 budget plan. Colleagues may have shared articles about the administration's proposed defunding of NPR, PBS, museums and libraries. In fact, you've probably explained to more than one family member or friend this week the difference between the NEA and NEH. That's right: it's federal advocacy season.
Meet the New Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts: Karl Blischke
For the first time in 25 years, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) has a new executive director: Karl Blischke. Blischke succeeds Philip Horn, who is retiring from state government after leading the PCA for over two decades. “I’m excited to really be back involved in the arts,” he says.
Meet an Alliancer: Elizabeth Estrada
Ever wondered what it's like to work at the Cultural Alliance? We'll introduce you to members of our staff! This month the spotlight is on Elizabeth Estrada, our Digital Communications Coordinator.
Member Discount Available for 2018 Nonprofit Finance Fund Webinar Series
The Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) financial management webinars continue this month, providing essential professional development opportunities for nonprofit leaders. We are offering discounted registration on the three-part series, which can be taken as a full financial management curriculum or individual sessions. Receive a 10% discount by entering the promotional code SAVE10 at checkout.
Governor Wolf Raises Thresholds for Nonprofit Audits
On December 22, 2017, Governor Wolf signed two bills into law. Both Acts amend the Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act to affect several important Bureau processes. Both Acts become effective 60 days from the date they are signed by the Governor, which is February 20, 2018.
Act 71 (HB 1420) amends the Charities Act to raise the thresholds for an audit, review or compilation of the financial reports required to be submitted by charitable organizations that are registered under the Charities Act.
Act 72 (HB 1421) clarifies that annual registration statements for charitable organizations must be refiled annually based on the postmark date instead of the date received at the Bureau.
Advocacy Update: Tax Reform
Thank you to all of the arts and culture advocates who spoke out on tax reform late last year. With that process finished and the final bill available, some may have questions over its lasting impact on our sector. By far, the best resource that the Alliance's advocacy team has found on the tax bill is the National Council of Nonprofits' analysis of the final legislation, updated in early January. That document can be found on its website.
Advocacy Update: Tax Reform
By now, you've likely heard about the proposed tax reform plans put forth by the House and the Senate in Washington, DC. While they differ in some ways, the negative effects they would have on our sector, and on nonprofits across the country, are the same: first, both plans encourage partisanship amongst nonprofits, especially churches; second, both plans seriously disincentivize charitable giving. Visit our blog to learn more.
Sign Up for Health Insurance Before the Deadline on December 15!
Attention artists, cultural freelancers, and those who are self-employed: This year's window to enroll in health insurance through the federal marketplace has been shortened and the deadline to enroll is December 15, 2017. Through our partnership with Gallagher, individuals looking to attain health coverage can visit gohealth.com/CulturalAlliance.
Drexel Presents Arts Leadership -- A Changing Landscape with Emiko Ono Nov. 6
The Arts Administration & Museum Leadership Graduate Programs at Drexel University present Rankin Scholar Emiko Ono guest lecture and discussion on November 6. The program is free to Drexel students, faculty and staff, and to members of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, but requires a reservation due to limited space.
All About Our Art-Reach Partnership Around #FedFundsMatter
For the past 10 weeks, our team at the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance has been partnering with Art-Reach to provide Philadelphia with a fun and informative resource on the Phillyfunguide: the #FedFundsMatter Right Here in Philly editorial.