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11 people are interested
Board Member Search
ORGANIZATION: KIDS IN THE SPOTLIGHT INC
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11 people are interested
We are seeking Board Members and those who can help us source Board Members.
Board Information:
1) Type of Board
Governance board in development stage
2) Board model
Working board, building infrastructure, community contracts, financial management
3) Board Composition
Current board is 5 members, and we are currently seeking to add 4 new members.
4) Key Board priorities and goals
Creating partnerships, building friends and supporters of KITS and fund development
Board member commitments:
1) Board term and selection process
2 years; on rolling basis
2) Required committees/ work groups particip.
Seeking committee chairs with specific skill sets in financing, fund development and marketing
3) Financial give and/or get requirements
$1000 annual give or get which does not include in-kind donations.
4) Areas of skills/ expertise needed
Fund development, financial expertise, marketing expertise, leadership expertise, partnership development expertise and strategic planning expertise
5) Board meeting frequency and location; required attendance
Ten times a year. Six in-person in Burbank and the others by telephone.
Organization Information:
1) Key organizational priorities and goals, briefly
Capacity building, board development; transitioning board from founding friends to governance board.
2) Community focus
Foster care youth and underserved youth ages 11-18 years old
3) Organization’s funding sources
Individual donors, corporate sponsors & fundraisers
4) Partner opportunities with other industries/ individuals
Partnership with Dept. of Children and Family Services, USC School of Social Work, Major Studios, Production Houses and Entertainment Professionals
More opportunities with KIDS IN THE SPOTLIGHT INC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About KIDS IN THE SPOTLIGHT INC
Location:
145 S GLENOAKS BLVD STE 124, BURBANK, CA 91502, US
Mission Statement
The purpose of Kids in the Spotlight, Inc. (KITS) is to provide underprivileged youth with an introduction to and training for the art of filmmaking. This program will provide a safe environment for kids to express themselves while cultivating interest in film industry careers, which is so prevalent in Los Angeles. Additionally, it will foster teamwork, creativity and discipline resulting in better self-image and a sense of accomplishment that will engender a greater belief in their ability to rise above their current social and economic conditions in order to realize their dreams.
Description
Kids in the Spotlight, Inc. (KITS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in May 2009. Our program trains youth in foster care programs and other underserved youth to create, write, cast and star in their own short films. This training culminates in an annual film festival competition where we present "Movies by Kids, for Kids". Kid in the Spotlight allow kids to express themselves through the art of filmmaking and encourages interest in careers in the movie industry.
The teamwork, creativity and discipline required to complete a short film helps the young participants develop a better self-image and a sense of accomplishment that will engender a greater belief in their ability to rise above their current social and economic conditions.
This program is offered completely free-of-charge to the kids who participate. We shoot up to 16 short films per year at an estimated cost of $8,900 each. We rely solely on sponsors, grants and tax-deductible donations for both the operating and production budget of this amazing program. KITS is grateful to Final Draft, Inc., makers of Hollywood’s premier screenwriting program, for donating software to our organization. It is our hope that you will be compelled to support this great organization with both financial and in-kind contributions. Your contribution empowers us to empower our kids.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
303 N. GlenoaksSuite 200Burbank, CA 91502
DATE POSTED
August 9, 2017
SKILLS
- Budgeting
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing / Research
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Marketing Strategy & Planning
- Brand Development & Messaging
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Up to 10 hours per Month
- A passion for our mission