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Business On Board Arts Application

Thank you for your interest in the Business On Board program. Please indicate whether you are interested in (select all that apply):

Finding new board members
Serving as an arts host organization to a Business On Board trainee (Checking this box indicates that you have reviewed and agree to our Expectations of an Arts Host Organization).

Please submit this form and a current board list to complete your application. The information on this form will help us make the best match with an executive based on your needs and practices.

Organization Contact Information
Organization Overview
 
Year of Incorporation:
 
Current Operating Budget:
 
Number of Paid Staff:
 
Number of Volunteers:
 
How would you describe the developmental stage of your organization, i.e. emerging, established, transition, etc?
 
Executive Director Contact Information
Board Information
 
Present Board Size:
 
Maximum Board Size:
 
Length of Board Term:
 
How frequently does your board meet?
 
Where and when does your board meet?
 
Please list your active board committees (e.g. Nominating, Fund Raising):
 
Approximate monthly time commitment of a board member:
 
Expected personal financial commitment for a board member:
 
Describe any other financial commitment typically expected of board members:
 
Do you carry D&O (Director & Officer) insurance for board members?
Can potential board candidates attend board meetings?
Can potential board candidates attend committee meetings?
Does your board accept new members year-round?
If not, please describe your timeframe for accepting new board members:
 
Board Expertise Needed

Are you seeking specific areas of expertise? Please check all that apply:

Accounting/Financial Planning
Marketing
Architecture/Space Planning
Public Relations
Fundraising
Real Estate Management
Human Resources Management
Special Events Planning
Information Technology
Strategic Planning
Legal Affairs


Board Diversity Needed

Are you seeking to diversify your board in any way? Please check all that apply:

Hispanic
Age Diversity Gender Diversity Ethnic Diversity
30-40 Male African American
41-55 Female Asian
55+ Caucasian
Hispanic
Other:
Geographic Diversity
Bucks County
Burlington County (NJ)
Chester County
Camden County (NJ)
Delaware County
Gloucester County (NJ)
Montgomery County
New Castle County (DE)
Philadelphia County
Other:

Are there Board member qualities not listed on this form and/or comments:

Supplementary Materials

The Council requires a current board list to get a picture of the board makeup and to assist with making the best possible match for your organization. Please be sure to include professional affiliation and current contact information for each of your board members. To complete your application, upload your board list and select a mailing option below after reviewing the Board List Policy.

Arts & Business Council Board List Policy

The Arts & Business Council will also use these lists to invite your board members to the Annual Arts & Business Council Awards luncheon held every May. The Council will not share this information with any other businesses or organizations. Occasionally, the Arts & Business Council sends additional email and written communication to board members about other Council opportunities and events. Please select below if you would like us to send additional communication the people on the board list you are submitting.

Yes, please add my organization's board members to the Arts & Business Council mailing list to receive relevant information about Council events, in addition to the Annual Luncheon.
Please do not send mailings about Arts & Business Council events, other than the Annual Luncheon, to my organization's board members.
(Note: If individuals on your board list are already in the Council database, these individuals will continue to receive mailings from the Council.)

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