Board Member for William Baker Choral Foundation

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This unpaid position will support the mission and work of the William Baker Choral Foundation, Inc., and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance.

The Mission Statement of the Choral Foundation is "Music for the Human Grace." The William Baker Choral Foundation presently supports ten performing ensembles in Kansas, Missouri and Georgia, in addition to The Institute for Healthy Singing, the Jane Sullivan Choral Resource Library, and an ambitious program of Sudent Interns at the Masters level and Choral Scholars at the doctoral level.

Members of the Board of Trustees are charged with the work of securing needed funding to support the work and mission of the Choral Foundation, engaging strategic planning for the long term development of the organization, taking fiduciary responsibility for the organization's use of donated resources, and serving as adviisors and supporters of the artistic staff.

Board Expectations

>>>Attend and participate in monthly meetings and special events as able.
>>>Participate on a standing committee of the board abs serve on ad-hoc committees as necessary
>>>Be alert to community concerns that can be addresses by the Choral Foundation's mission, objectives and programs
>>>Help communicate and promote the programs and services of the Choral Foundation to the community
>>>Be familiar with William Baker Choral Foundation' finances, budget and fiscal/resource needs
>>>Understand and support the policies and procedures of the William Baker Choral Foundation, its ensembles and programs
>>>Financially support the William Baker Choral Foundation through direct donations and through in-kind services


Benefits

>>>Support a performin arts organization with a long track record of successful artistry that has enriched the cultural life of two metropolitan areas and that offers unique and helpful resources to th musical arts across the nation.
>>>Serve a not-for profit organization that is making a cultural, educational and expressive impact on its constituent communities.
>>>Help secure the excellent work of a strong performing arts organization so that it will serve musicians, educators, and audiences for many generations to come.