JAZZ EMPOWERS
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Location
PO BOX 60961 NASHVILLE, TN 37206
United States
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Nashville, TN 37206
azz Empowers is currently looking for volunteers to join its board of directors. Jazz Empowers is a thriving national nonprofit organization that starts and develops jazz programs in underserved schools. Jazz Empowers currently serves 6200 students in 290 schools. Jazz Empowers helps extremely dedicated band directors at underserved schools grow their jazz programs, and also runs jazz programs at schools that would otherwise would not have a music program. Board Member Responsibilities and Expectations: * Serve as an official Jazz Empowers board member for a full term of three years. * Dedicate at 2-5 hours a month towards Jazz Empowers board responsibilities. * Help oversee and govern Jazz Empowers. * Consult and advise Jazz Empowers staff. * Pledge to donate at least $1,000 to Jazz Empowers each calendar year. * Advocate for Jazz Empowers amongst your network. * Partner with Jazz Empowers in fundraising efforts and campaigns. * Make it a priority to attend all of the board's quarterly meetings (via Zoom). * Respond within 48 business hours to Jazz Empowers communications. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At Jazz Empowers we value and celebrate the diversity, culture and unique differences among our students, instructors, and the communities we serve. We understand that socioeconomic status has an unequal impact on our students and schools. We strive to build lasting relationships with our students and instructors to develop programs that cultivate inclusion, equity and engagement with all individuals so they feel valued, respected and supported regardless of racial/ethnic or socioeconomic background. We aim to include diverse perspectives and experiences from all stakeholders in our organizations including students, parents, instructors, staff, and board members. Interested? This board position will have a significant impact on student lives at Jazz Empowers. For more information or to express your interest you can reach out to Executive Director and Founder Andrew Johnston at andrew@jazzempowers.org.
Date Posted: 2024-04-14
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Mission Statement
The mission of Jazz Empowers is to empower youth to overcome educational inequality and poverty through jazz education.
Description
Jazz Empowers is a non-profit organization that exists to close the opportunity and achievement gap in music education between low income students and their more economically advantaged peers. We fulfill this mission by partnering with low income schools across the country to start and develop jazz programs.
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