Arts for Learning, the Indiana Affiliate of Young Audiences,

is seeking committed individuals to serve on our Board of Directors.

 

Participation:  We, Arts for Learning, the Indiana Affiliate of Young Audiences, need the full participation of our Board to fulfill our mission and to guide, govern, and set policy in an ethical and thoughtful way. We ask Board members to:

• Attend at least 4 of the 6 bi-monthly Board meetings

• Volunteer for at least 2 Arts for Learning events each year

• Respond to communications from and with other Board members and staff

• Serve on at least one Board committee/task force

• Represent the organization and engage new people at one program event per year (school performances and residencies, community program events)

• Cultivate donors and friends for the organization

 

Financial Participation:  Arts for Learning seeks a major portion of its contributed income from foundation sources. These funding sources often encourage or even require that the Board of Directors have 100% giving participation; that is, that each Board member makes an annual gift to the organization, and a capital gift, if a campaign is in progress. The following are the Arts for Learning financial participation requirements:

 

                 Annual Gift: All Board members shall make a substantial annual gift each year. One thousand ($1000) dollars is

                 suggested. Monthly payment plans are accepted. The annual gift commitment shall be received by September 30 of each

                 calendar year. The annual gift shall be received by June 30 of the fiscal year.

 

                Solicitation: Board members will seek, on behalf of Arts for Learning, resources to support annual operations and special

                events or campaigns by suggesting individual or corporate donors for cultivation and potential solicitation by the

                Development Committee.

 

Advocacy and Cultivation:  An effective Board member will:

• Be a public representative of the organization in the community.

• Bring friends and business connections to the organization.

• Share expertise and talent with Arts for Learning for the good of the organization.

 

What does Arts for Learning provide in return?

• The opportunity to have a real and positive impact on the community we serve.

• The highest quality of artistic and educational programs offered to Indiana schools and communities.

• A receptive and professional staff to support the efforts of Board members.

• Candid and timely communication.

• Membership in a congenial community of arts and education appreciating individuals.

 

 

I have read and commit to these principles. Please print off the form here and return it to: 

 

JoEllen Florio Rossebo, President & CEO

546 E. 17th St., Ste. 200

Indianapolis, IN 46202

317-925-4043 ext. 115 – jrossebo@artsforlearningindiana.org