Interested in joining a Non-Profit Arts Board? Are you passionate about the Arts? Are you ready to contribute to strengthening Arts & Culture Organizations Chicago? Do you want to become a leader in your community? If the answer is YES, contact the Arts & Business Council of Chicago to learn more about the On BOARD program.

How On BOARD works:

Participants will...

+ Attend 4 training sessions conducted by board governance experts, non-profit arts leaders & current board members.

+ Receive extensive training through interactive coursework in: Legal & Fiduciary Responsibilities, Organization Structure, Fundraising, Financial & Tax Issues.

+ Meet 10-15 arts organizations who seek to add to their current Board of Directors

+ Attend shows, make site visits, and observe the programming and board events of each organization to determine the best fit

+ Get elected to the Board of Directors of a nonprofit arts organization

Fall Program Dates:

• Sept 15 - Arts Organization Structures & Board Responsibilities
• Sept 26 - Meet the Boards networking event*
• Oct 13 - Legal & Fiduciary Responsibilities; Non-governing Boards
• Nov 3 - Nonprofit Finances, Budgeting, & Tax Issues
• Dec 1 - Fundraising Landscape

*Required to attend to participate

Contact Noemi Garcia at ngarcia@artsbiz-chicago.org or 312-372-1876 x103 for more information.

https://www.artsbiz-chicago.org/on-board/