Local Team Operations Budgets Breakdown
The following budgets are built based on funds that come in from partners in the Industry Fund — accumulated by monthly contributions from local venues, promoters, and artists adding $1/per ticket, as well as major one-time donors and general operations grants.
Top Partners:
KtilarioGasparyancoOcean.HelveiorSPAZIOGamar
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BUDGET
$10,000
Local team gets studio gear and runs a workshop once per month in a local school.
Staff
Local Administrator & Outreach ($50/wk x 52)$2,600
Mentorship + Workshops
Background Checks ($35 x 5)$175
Producer Workshop Pay ($100 x 12)$1,200
Host Workshop Pay ($100 x 12)$1,200
BF Trainers – 2 Flights ($300 each)$600
BF Trainers Pay ($500 x 2)$1,000
Coordination Team (10%)$1,000
Workshop Studio Gear
Macbook Pro$550
M Audio Interface$329
SM58 Mic$100
MIDI Keyboard & Beatpad$469
Audio Technica Headphones$69
Ableton Live 12 Suite$300
Various Cables$150
Gear Dollies and Cases$250
8ft Tables$49
Headphone Splitters$10
Mic Stand$75
BUDGET
$50,000
Branch leader gets a stable part time wage. Adds support staff. Adds 3rd musician to workshops. Small winter benefit event. Expands to two schools per month.
Staff
Part Time Branch Leader ($400/wk x 52)$20,800
Outreach Director ($250/mo x 12)$3,000
Benefit Event
Educators (5 x $100)$500
Performances (4 x $250)$1,000
Marketing (Flyer, Ads, Etc.)$500
Venue Rental$600
Misc. Logistics$500
Mentorship + Workshops
Background Checks ($35 x 5)$175
Producer Workshop Pay ($100 x 24)$2,400
Host Workshop Pay ($100 x 24)$2,400
Musician Workshop Pay ($100 x 24)$2,400
BF Trainers – 2 Flights ($300 each)$600
BF Trainers Pay ($500 x 2)$1,000
Coordination Team (10% x $10k)$1,000
Studio Gear
Workshop Studio Gear$2,277
BUDGET
$100,000
Branch leader goes full time with more support staff. Adds summer benefit event. Team is in 3 locations per month.
Staff
Full Time Branch Leader ($750/wk x 52)$39,000
Outreach Director ($250/wk x 52)$13,000
Benefit Events
Summer Event$3,100
Winter Event$3,100
Mentorship + Workshops
Background Checks ($35 x 5)$175
Producer Workshop Pay ($100 x 36)$3,600
Host Workshop Pay ($100 x 36)$3,600
Musician Workshop Pay ($100 x 36)$3,600
BF Trainers – 2 Flights ($300 each)$600
BF Trainers Pay ($500 x 2)$1,000
Coordination Team (10% x $10k)$10,000
Studio Gear
Workshop Studio Gear$2,277
Global Operation Budget Breakdown
The following budgets support essential infrastructure that empowers every branch — funded by national festivals and touring artists adding $1/per ticket, major one-time donors, and federal operations grants.
Top Partners:
KtilarioGasparyancoOcean.HelveiorSPAZIOGamar
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BUDGET
$100,000
Secures essential compliance, curriculum development, growth strategy, & part-time operational leadership. Minimum required to sustain the initiative.
Staff
Executive Director ($500/wk x 52)$26,000
Operations Director ($250/wk x 52)$13,000
Communications Director ($400/wk x 52)$19,200
Booking Coordinator ($240/wk x 48)$11,520
Educational Content Team ($250/mo x 12)$3,000
Outreach Coordinator ($500/mo x 12)$6,000
Financial Manager ($200/mo x 12)$2,400
Grant Writer ($400/mo x 12)$4,800
Data Analyst ($200/mo x 12)$2,400
HQ Office (2x/wk x $50)$4,800
Compliance
Background Checks ($35 x 5)$175
Charitable Solicitation Permits ($250 x 2)$500
Insurance ($35 x 12)$420
990 Filing$150
Financial Audit$250
Web Hosting$265
Staff Training$950
Outreach
Org Wide Ad Spend$1,000
Branch Support Stipends ($500 x 5)$2,500
Merchandise Collaborators ($100 x 12)$1,200
BUDGET
$225,000
Full time director with increased part time support team, increased growth strategy, adds Development Director, nationwide fundraiser event, & continuity fund.
Staff
Executive Director ($1,000/wk x 52)$52,000
Operations Director ($900/wk x 52)$46,800
Communications Director ($600/wk x 52)$31,200
Booking Coordinator ($320/wk x 48)$15,360
Educational Content Team ($250/mo x 12)$3,000
Outreach Coordinator ($500/mo x 12)$6,000
Financial Manager ($200/mo x 12)$2,400
Grant Writer ($400/mo x 12)$4,800
Data Analyst ($200/mo x 12)$2,400
HQ Office (2x/wk x $50)$4,800
Compliance & Outreach
(Same line items as $100k budget)—
BUDGET
$500,000
Full time global team, lease-to-own office, operating reserves, creative fellowship stipends, marginalized youth access investments, and employment microgrants.
Scale-Up Investments
Full-time expanded global staff$320,000+
Office lease-to-own$36,000
Operating reserves (6 months)$50,000
Creative fellowship stipends$24,000
Marginalized youth access fund$30,000
Employment microgrants$20,000
Annual National Showcase
Event production + logistics$20,000