Financial Leadership for the Arts

Cleopatra Charles is associate professor at Rutgers University in the School of Public Affairs and Administration.

Margaret F. Sloan is director, professor, and advisor of community and nonprofit leadership at James Madison University.
For more information about Cleopatra Charles, visit the Author Page.

"A well approached, clearly written, welcome addition to the functional but not theoretical literature on arts and cultural management in the United States . . . geared toward new arts leaders but provides valuable advice for many in the field, regardless of tenure. It is practical and should prove imminently and tenaciously useful."—International Journal of Public Administration

"Charles and Sloan provide a valuable examination of the purposes, requirements, and opportunities of financial management in arts-oriented organizations. . . . Recommended. Graduate students, two-year technical students, and professionals."—CHOICE

"This book is so needed! The authors not only offer an accessible approach to financial management but also highlight the power of financial knowledge for resilient arts leaders." —Kate Keeney, University of Maryland

"Artfully and engagingly written, this book (by people who 'get it') provides dozens of practical takeaways nonprofit arts leaders can immediately apply in their split-screen world of programming and funding." —Jenny Burden, executive director, Arts Council of the Valley

"What a winner! This text weaves classic content on arts management with current research and the innovative thinking required for today's managers. It provides the most thorough coverage of any book I know." —Mark Hager, professor emeritus, Arizona State University

"This book meets creative arts and culture leaders in the complex, and often daunting, landscape of nonprofit finances. It's a relatable guide that points the way and gives leaders permission to understand the hard questions. I would highly recommend it to all my clients!" —Tamara Keshecki, AINOK Consulting, LLC