CAPE seeks to recruit and retain a diverse board whose members possess a variety of needed skills and a broad array of knowledge relevant to CAPE’s work. These skills may include but are not limited to, expertise in law, finance, information technology, fundraising, human resources, marketing, or public/media relations. Also desirable are past experience with nonprofit boards and experience with meeting facilitation. CAPE also seeks to include on its board a variety of perspectives related to arts and/or education. Consequently, CAPE seeks to have on its board constituents such as CPS parents, alumni, teachers, administrators, local government officials, and teaching artists. In addition a range of professional skills, all CAPE Board Members are expected to possess the following attributes:

Willingness to advocate on behalf of CAPE by bringing resources to the agency. Such resources include a personal financial commitment and promoting interest in and support for CAPE through involvement in outreach, networking and promotional activities.

Ability to commit approximately 5 hours per month. This time may be spent in board or committee meetings or in outreach and fundraising activities.

Desire to be part of a collegial group dedicated to CAPE’s mission. Board members will serve as part of a team and engage in thoughtful discussion and decision-making.

Partner with staff and fellow board members to build and enhance CAPE’s contributions to positive creative learning outcomes for students. This may translate into first-hand participation and support of school-based programs and initiatives.

CAPE Board service offers its members the extraordinary opportunity to contribute to an outstanding organization that makes a profound and lasting difference in the lives of young people, their families and their community.