Resources

Where can I learn more?  Look no further.

Free Management Library

GuideStar

Nonprofit Quarterly

National Center for Arts Research

Performing Arts Alliance

Consulting Organizations | These sites often resources such as case studies or videos that may be useful.

Content Marketing Institute

TRG Insights is the knowledge center page for TRG consulting.  TRG works exclusively in the non-profit arts industry and has great data and case studies.

Education

Americans for the Arts

The Wallace Foundation has a mission is to foster improvements in learning and enrichment for disadvantaged children and the vitality of the arts for everyone.

Human Resources

Association for Talent Development | The Association for Talent Development’s mission is to empower professionals to develop talent in the workplace.  I used this site extensively when I was building internal training programs.  They also offer resources regarding coaching, leadership, and management.  The articles and continuing education available really focus on empowering staff to grow and be prepared for new challenges.  Membership provides increased access to resources. 

Best Practices provides HR Consulting and a collection of resources for HR professionals. These resources include a blog, podcast, and Next Gen Women in HR (a group focused on learning as supporting each other as HR professionals.)

HR Daily Advisor

HR Dive: HR News and Analysis

Job Accommodation Network | The Job Accommodation Network provides free, confidential technical assistance about job accommodations and the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Check out the JAN Workplace Accommodation Toolkit if there is a specific disbility that you need a better understanding of.  

Society for Human Resources Management | The Society for Human Resource Management has a mission to empower people and workplaces by advancing HR practices and maximizing human potential.  Members have access to a variety of resources and tools including templates, articles, continuing education, and an active discussion board.  SHRM also offers two certification exams. 

Minnesota Organizations and Resources

Minnesota Council Of Nonprofits

Springboard for the Arts

Minnesota State Arts Board

Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (For a list of all the regional arts councils visit this page on the MSAB website)

Human Resources

Twin Cities Society for Human Resources Management

ATD Greater Twin Cities Chapter

Minnesota Department of Labor

Self Paced Programs

Sometimes we need to learn a new skill or improve our facility with an existing program.  Online programs may be a good fit.  Most, if not all, of these programs do have a cost associated with them.

Acumen

Excel with Business offers a comprehensive training in Excel

International Academy of Computer Training

LinkedIn Learning now has all of the content from Lynda. There are video training programs for software and soft skills. This a great resource when you need to learn a program on the fly, or want to continue to build some skills on an ongoing basis.