Cleveland Ballet is a cornerstone of Cleveland's cultural scene, dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion while enriching the community through world-class dance and accessible educational programs. The Academy of Cleveland Ballet complements this mission by providing exceptional training through a faculty of current and former Cleveland Ballet dancers. With a Vaganova-based curriculum, the academy focuses on developing young talent and offering unique performance opportunities alongside professionals. It fosters collaboration, inclusion, and personalized attention, preparing students for successful careers in ballet.
Tell Me More About Your Business.
Cleveland Ballet is dedicated to delivering exceptional dance performances that blend classical and contemporary works, ensuring the art form remains both accessible and relevant to diverse audiences. Through their high-level performances and community-focused programs, they deeply engage with the Cleveland community, aiming to inspire and uplift. Driven by a firm belief in the transformative power of the arts, Cleveland Ballet strives to enrich the lives of its audiences and contribute to the cultural fabric of the city. By creating immersive experiences that transport viewers to different worlds, Cleveland Ballet continues to set a standard of excellence in the performing arts.
What is your biggest challenge?
One of the biggest challenges we face is the high cost of presenting ballet. Balancing financial sustainability while removing economic barriers for our audience is key to ensuring that ballet remains accessible to everyone, regardless of their background.
What Lead you to BudgetEase?
BudgetEase has an excellent reputation within Cleveland’s nonprofit community. When I inquired about outsourced accounting services, BudgetEase was consistently recommended as one of the top choices.
Why Do You Find Having Someone Else Do Your Bookkeeping Helpful?
As a smaller organization with a $2.5M budget, managing payroll and finances carefully is crucial. We can’t afford to hire a full-time, CPA-level CFO, so working with BudgetEase gives us the professional financial oversight we need without the cost of a full-time hire.