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Training and Support

SMU DataArts offers a range of resources to make data entry easier for participating arts and cultural organizations. Below are a few resources we recommend while getting started and for additional support, our Support Center is available Monday through Friday from 11AM to 5PM ET at 877-707-3282 or help@culturaldata.org.

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Preparing for Data Entry

Download a PDF or Excel copy of the survey to help gather your data for entry. These files include all of the definitions and instructions available in the survey. Choose the version that best matches your organization below:

CDP for very small organizations

Download and review the CDP survey questions for organizations that have expenses less than $50,000 annually.

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CDP for un-audited organizations

Download and review the CDP survey questions for organizations that have expenses over $50,000 annually and do not receive an audit or review from a nonprofit accounting firm.

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PDF en español | Excel en español

CDP for audited organizations

Download and review the CDP survey questions for organizations that have expenses over $50,000 annually and receive an audit or review from a nonprofit accounting firm.

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PDF en español | Excel en español

Online Knowledge Base

Our knowledge base provides step-by-step instructions, answers to frequently asked questions, and guides specific to organization type. Below are a few of our most frequented articles. Search the Full Knowledge Base

How do I run a funder report?

Once you have completed a Cultural Data Profile survey, you can use that information for a grant application by generating a Funder Report. You may also preview a draft Funder Report if you would like to view your formatted data before you are ready to share this information with your grantmaker. Read the Full Article

What is a disaggregated balance sheet?

Many organizations have financial statements with the balance sheet in a single column format. A disaggregated balance sheet is a financial statement presentation format that shows balance sheet items–assets, liabilities, and net assets–in separate columns by restriction type. This is an acceptable format under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (also referred to as GAAP) and is required by the CDP for organizations who receive a financial audit or review. Read the Full Article

Where do I find audit totals for an audit or review?

The revenue, expense, and balance sheet sections all start with Audit Totals.  Audit Totals should be entered directly from your audit or review. We will use these numbers to verify that your data is entered accurately by comparing them to the totals that calculate at the bottom of each financial section. Read the Full Article

Help is Available

Call our Support Center at 877-707-3282 or email us at help@culturaldata.org anytime to assist with technical needs or questions about data entry. Interpretation services are available upon request in over 30 languages.

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