Recruiting New Board of Directors: Lawyer

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ORGANIZATION: Artportunity Knocks

Artportunity Knocks

This is an extraordinary volunteer Board of Directors opportunity for an individual with Senior Level Executive (Director or above level) experience to grow and further develop an already proven nonprofit youth Arts organization. A successful Board Member will assist with leading the charge in fulfilling the organization's mission, partnering with the Executive Director (ED), and working collaboratively to manage a high-performance management team. We are looking for executives on a VP or C level to partner with our organization and lend your field expertise. The ideal candidate will be passionate about giving access to STEAM education to underprivileged students.

The Primary role of the Board is to raise funds for the operating budget of the organization and to leverage network and contacts to further the organization's mission. However, the board also ensures that the organization is fiscally responsible and accountable, and that the leadership is well trained/advised on major decisions.

About the Role of Board Director

We are specifically looking for leaders who represent POSITIVITY, LEADERSHIP and DIVERSITY in the following industries: Marketing/Branding, Entertainment (TV/Film/Radio/Print), Arts (Theater, Dance, Fine Arts, Vocal, Technical), Finance (CPA or Banking), Education/Government, Event Planning/Fundraising (Committee Chair) and Corporate Development

*This position is a volunteer Board Member position. The minimum requirement of time is usually 2-3 hrs per month. The average Board term is 1-2 years. The Board meetings are monthly. The annual board financial commitment is Give $1,000 and/or Get $5,000. You can choose your level of commitment if you want to be on the Advisory Board, the only requirement is to be available with your expertise area to direct the Executive Director. That is usually 1 hr per quarter.

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About Artportunity Knocks

Location:

275 Decatur St. SE, Atlanta, GA 30313, US

Mission Statement

Artportunity Knocks mission is to empower youth to make positive and smart choices while increasing opportunities in the Arts, Education, Community Service and Bridging Cultures. The organization was established in the Metro Atlanta area in 2007 with a focus on providing stem and arts education that's culturally diverse and accessible to all youth in K-12th grades throughout the state of Georgia.

Description

The organization provides a nurturing and safe environment that fosters learning and creativity during the school year and summer months. Our primary demographic target ages 6-18, with an emphasis on the "tween" age groups (9-13). Our programs currently support students located within the Metropolitan region of Atlanta, Georgia with a reach that expands to over 10,000 students.

Among the specific activities provided at our site are:

  • Homework Assistance/Tutoring
  • Nutritious Snacks
  • Performing Arts Classes: Dance, Theater, Rap/Poetry/Spoken Word
  • Music Classes: Instrumentation, Theory, Voice
  • Fine Arts Classes: Culinary Arts, Painting, Photography, Fashion Design, Animation
  • Technical Arts Classes: Music Production & Engineering, Filmmaking, Computer Animation
  • Coding, Robotics, Technology, Engineering, Esports & Gaming
  • Physical Recreation: Fitness, Sports, Martial Arts
  • Mentorship

We also host positive concerts in hopes of giving not only Artportunity Knocks students, but other up and coming artists an opportunity to perform live.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Board Development
Children & Youth
Arts & Culture, Board Development, Children & Youth

WHEN

Fri Mar 05, 2021 - Thu Jun 03, 2021

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

SKILLS

  • Legal (General)
  • Fundraising
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Business Development
  • Advocacy
  • Child Advocacy

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • about 2-3hr monthly
  • Knowledge of GA laws and regulations; prefer knowledge of DECAL/Bright From The Start rules and regulations for Child Care Learning Centers, Child and Adult Care Food Programs, and Summer Food Service Programs, and other compliance regulations

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