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Nonprofit Arts Administration
The dance field is powered by both art and business – providing unique ways for prepared leaders to grow the field. The Nonprofit Arts Administration Program, offered by the International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD), provides one-of-a-kind, hands-on training in the business side of the dance industry across multiple disciplines. Designed for recent graduates and those actively studying at the undergraduate and graduate level, the program provides real-world exposure and learning across communications, fundraising, executive affairs, membership, and more.
Access Industry Leaders, Launch Your Career
Participant Mentorship Opportunities
In the Nonprofit Arts Administration Program, participants work alongside the leaders from national and local non-profits, dance companies, and global funders. The program is an opportunity to network with more than 3,500 dance professionals and build relationships with the executives and performers behind the world’s leading dance initiatives and events.
Program Focus Areas
Participants build real-world experience across disciplines including
Communications
Help the team shape how IABD tells its stories and receive hands-on training on building campaigns, social media, and more across the field of marketing and communications.
Fundraising and Development
Get hands-on experience with grant writing, grant reporting, and donor relationship management.
Executive Affairs
Gain insight into the core operational functions that power non-profits and dance organizations, including finance, reporting, board relations, human resources, and more.
Membership
Learn hands-on how IABD works to strengthen and support professionals and students across the dance community – from recruitment to retention and engagement.
Programs
Support the programs that bring IABD's mission to life, including its International conference and festival, auditions, and more.
Take Your Career to the Next Level
Contact us now to learn how you can apply and benefit from IABDs Nonprofit Arts Administration Program today.