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35 people are interested
Board Member Training & Matching Program
ORGANIZATION: Arts & Business Council of Chicago
Please visit the new page to apply.
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35 people are interested
On BOARD is A&BC’s unique board training and matching program for business leaders who are interested in serving on the Board of Directors of a nonprofit arts organization.
BECOME AN ON BOARD CANDIDATEOn BOARD candidates are experienced professionals, typically with expertise in operations, finance, marketing/communications, public relations, strategy, organizational development, human resources, management consulting, IT, or nonprofit management. They typically have 5-10 years of professional experience.
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
+ Be elected to the Board of Directors of a non-profit arts organization
Winter 2018 Program Dates:
+ Feb 3: Training 1
+ Feb 21: Meet the Boards (networking event to meet arts orgs)*
+ March 4: Training 2
+ March 24: Training 3
+ April 14: Training 4
More Information
For more information about the On BOARD program or to apply, please contact Noemi Garcia at ngarcia@artsbiz-chicago.org or (312) 372-1876 ext. 103.
https://www.artsbiz-chicago.org/on-board/
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About Arts & Business Council of Chicago
Location:
4725 N. Rockwell, Chicago, IL 60625, US
Mission Statement
Our programming serves Chicago’s cultural workers and enterprises to ensure community vitality and an equitable creative economy. VISION We see a world where creativity is universally valued as a resource with limitless potential for social and economic impact. VALUES • Relationships Matter - We value kindness, sincerity, and honesty as they inspire empowerment and transformation. • Diversity Builds Capacity - We value the inclusion of multiple identities and perspectives, enabling us to make better decisions. • Mutuality is Essential - We value partnerships with those who also champion policies and practices of social equity and justice.
Description
Arts & Business Council of Chicago (A&BC) is an Arts Service Organization which enhances organizational resiliency through capacity building. Capacity building is an intentional effort to improve an organization's effectiveness and sustainability, resulting in the organization successfully executing its mission.
Since 1985 A&BC has engaged with over 600 unique arts and culture organizations, enhancing their organizational resiliency through sequenced capacity building (known as our "continuum of care"), using tools including assessment, direct consulting, educational, and networking programs that strengthen management, administrative and organizational systems.
A&BC serves all arts and cultural producers, by working with administrative and artistic leaders, staff, and volunteers from Chicago’s creative community from a range of budget sizes and longevity, no matter their artistic discipline. We primarily serve emerging to mid-sized organizations with operating budgets under $1.5M.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
100 South State Street4th FloorChicago, IL 60603
DATE POSTED
January 25, 2018
SKILLS
- Financial Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Accounting
- Human Resources Strategy
- Business Planning
- Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Tuition Fee