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Resources

We have compiled a list of Resources we presented to you in the past year.

NEA Issues Research Note on Women Artists: 1990 to 2005

The National Endowment for the Arts has a new research note that discusses the gender pay gap among full-time working artists.  It shows that women are making gains in traditionally male artist occupations, but still earn less than male artists. Women Artists: 1990-2005 takes a closer look at female artist employment trends that were previously mentioned in the May 2008 NEA report Artists in the Workforce: 1990-2005.

For the full press release and research note, visit http://www.arts.gov/news/news08/WomenArtists.html

NALAC Organizational Members Websites

Click here to view.

FirstGov for Nonprofits-Federal Information and Services

FirstGov for Nonprofits   (General Services Administration)-Links to Federal department and agency information and service for nonprofit organizations, including fundraising and outreach, grants, loans and other assistance, laws and regulations, management and operations, online services, registration and licensing, and tax information.

http://www.usa.gov/Business/Nonprofit.shtml

Refurbished Computer Initiative Offers Low Cost Equipment and an Environmentally Friendly Option

One of TechSoup Global's missions is to supply low-cost refurbished IT equipment to nonprofits and libraries. Refurbished and remanufactured electronic devices provide the most environmentally friendly way to acquire and use computers, copiers, and other IT equipment.

TechSoup's Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) supplies warrantied refurbished laptop and desktop computers to nonprofits and public libraries. They even offer free end-of-life takeback and recycling.

To learn more about RCI, click here .

National Endowment for the Arts Announces Research on Artist Unemployment Rates

Unemployment rates are up among working artists and the artist workforce has contracted, according to new research from the National Endowment for the Arts.  Artists in a Year of Recession: Impact on Jobs in 2008 examines how the economic slowdown has affected the nation’s working artists.  The study looks at artist employment patterns during two spikes in the current recession – the fourth quarters of 2007 and 2008. For the full press release, visit http://www.arts.gov/news/news09/artist-unemployment-rates.html.

Latinoteca Hispanic Culture & Arts

Visit this website to view free content and links with information about Latino culture, history, literature, art and music.

http://www.arte.uh.edu/latcontent

www.fundraising123.org

Arts Over America

The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) has a directory of state arts agencies and regional arts organizations on their website.  Click here to view a map that includes complete information of these agencies.

New Texas Commission on the Arts Non-Profit Toolkit for the Down Economy

TCA’s Tools for Results Toolkit: Help for Nonprofits Facing a Down Economy.

Click Here

Assess Your Tech: Why Nonprofits Need Technology Assessments

Read TechSoup's article about  the importance of a technology assessment.  It provides you with a snapshot of the current computing environment in your nonprofit. It also gives you a high-level perspective on your staff skills, budget, vendor relationships, procedures and policies. Click here to read more.