Looking for board members who love music! South Shore area.

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The Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s (https://atlanticsymphony.org/about-aso/) mission is to bring the highest level of symphonic orchestral music to the region through exceptional performances, innovative educational programs, and a commitment to integrating the arts into the life of the community. The ASO also serves to encourage the development of superb orchestral musicians, by providing a wide range of performance opportunities within a challenging but nurturing musical environment. For more information, please visit our website at AtlanticSymphony.org.

Organizational Mission:

The Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s mission is to bring the highest level of symphonic orchestral music to the region through exceptional performances, innovative educational programs, and a commitment to integrating the arts into the life of the community. The ASO also serves to encourage the development of superb orchestral musicians, by providing a wide range of performance opportunities within a challenging but nurturing musical environment. For more information, please visit our website at AtlanticSymphony.org.

Position:

The board supports the work of Atlantic Symphony Orchestra and provides mission-based leadership, strategic governance, and strategic planning and any needed follow through. While day-to-day operations are led by ASO’s Executive Director, the board-ED relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the board is both critical and expected. We are a working board.

Specific board member responsibilities include:

• Leadership, governance, oversight, strategic partnership, and strategy implementation when needed
• Serving as a trusted advisor to the ED as they develop and implement ASO’s strategic plan
• Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by ASO for evaluating ASO’s impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics; reviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings
• Approving ASO’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities
• Contributing to an annual performance evaluation of the ED
• Assisting the ED and board president in identifying and recruiting other board members
• Partnering with the ED and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out
• Serving on a committee and/or taking on special assignments
• Representing ASO to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization
• Ensuring ASO’s commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities ASO serves
• Assist in recruiting both potential board members and trustees

Fundraising/giving responsibilities:

Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Board Members will consider ASO a philanthropic priority. So that ASO can credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals, ASO expects to have 100% of board members make an annual contribution that is commensurate with their capacity, in lieu of a set amount. Board members are also expected to create a personal (non-binding) fundraising plan.

Board terms/participation:

Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s board members will serve a three-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for one additional term. Board meetings are held nine times per year (currently) and committee meetings will be held as determined by the members. Service on ASO’s Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for administrative support and reimbursement of approved expenses incurred for the sake of service.

Qualifications:

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s mission and who has a track record of board leadership/service, or other qualifications that will contribute to meaningful board service. His/her accomplishments will allow him/her to attract other well-qualified, high-performing board members.

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Extensive professional experience with significant executive leadership accomplishments in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector
• A commitment to and understanding of ASO’s work and beneficiaries, preferably based on experience
• Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for ensuring the future and sustainability of the ASO