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Become a Board Member
Are you a business professional with an interest in making a difference in your community? Is the vibrant arts and cultural scene one of the reasons you live and work in the Greater Philadelphia Region? Would you like to expand your leadership opportunities and be an insider in the region's nonprofit arts and cultural scene?
Business On Board provides an extensive training program on effective board governance and then places you with one of the hundreds of arts and cultural organizations in the region.
Program Basics
- Four full-day training sessions provide instruction in the legal, ethical and financial responsibilities of nonprofit board members, with an emphasis on understanding the dynamic arts and cultural sector.
- Our guest faculty includes regional and national leaders from business, arts, academic and nonprofit consulting arenas.
- Varied and interactive coursework includes panel discussions, case studies, and readings and homework that help you apply what you learn in the classroom sessions.
- Attorneys who participate in the program are eligible to receive one CLE credit in the ethics category through Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts for content presented during the first session.
- Observing a board in action is a component of your training.
- At completion of training, your interest and expertise are matched to an organization's board or board committee.
"Business On Board was a wonderful program and the hands-on application really seals the deal. I learned a lot, saw great Philadelphia venues, and met interesting and nice people! I use the manual and handouts as references, too. I highly recommend it."
Kay Rock, Vice President, Right Management Consultants, Inc.
Is Business On Board for you?
The ideal Business On Board candidate has a minimum of 7 years of management experience, prior volunteer experience and an interest in the cultural vibrancy of the region. Upon placement with a board or committee of the board, you should expect to volunteer between 4 and 8 hours per month.
Training Dates
Attendance at all four training sessions is required. Training session dates for the 2011/12 class are as follows: Friday, October 28, 2011; Friday, December 9, 2011; Friday, January 27, 2012; and Friday, March 9, 2012. Training will be held at cultural venues in Center City.
How to Apply
You can apply online. Before you begin, please be sure you have an updated resume available electronically.
- Complete the application form.
- Email a copy of your resume to businessonboard@artsandbusinessphila.org.
- When we receive your application and resume we will contact you to schedule an interview to discuss your interests, skills and readiness.
Tuition
The $2,500 Business On Board fee includes 25 hours of classroom time, materials, breakfast and lunch on the classroom dates, ongoing coaching and board placement, and networking opportunities with other business professionals.
Many companies subsidize this fee, recognizing that Business On Board participation enhances their position in the community and provides valuable leadership and professional development opportunities for their employees.
Questions?
Contact Eileen Cunniffe, Director of Business On Board, at 215.790.3621 or ecunniffe@artsandbusinessphila.org.
