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Request a Board Member
Are you an arts manager or board leader trying to expand your known universe of supporters? Do you have specific requirements for board expertise that you haven't been able to fulfill through your normal board nomination process? Are you committed to effective board governance and looking for board members who “get it”?
Business On Board recruits and trains the region's business leaders to become effective board members and places them with nonprofit arts and cultural organizations.
This unique service of board training and placement is available to all nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in the Greater Philadelphia Region. Since 1996, we have placed Business On Board graduates on boards and board committees of more than 100 institutions.
Benefits for boards
We understand the challenges of board governance and the kind of counsel arts and cultural organizations require. So whether your board is in transition, you're looking to expand the board, or you're planning board strategies for your organization's future, we'll consider your specific needs to determine how Business On Board can help you.
Business On Board graduates are executives and professionals who:
- Received extensive training in nonprofit board governance and the fundraising, financial oversight, legal and fiduciary responsibilities of board members.
- Understand the importance of leadership to guide an organization and help achieve its artistic mission.
- Will contribute professional expertise to diversify your board and strengthen your organization's stability.
"By tapping into the Council's Business On Board program, InterAct Theatre Company has gained access to business leaders who fully understand the challenges facing nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. Executives who prepare for their board roles through the program have been energetic and enthusiastic, and have made extraordinary contributions to our organization."
Seth Rozin, Producing Artistic Director, InterAct Theatre Company
Placement Fee
Arts and cultural organizations pay an administrative fee to the Arts & Business Council when a mutually agreed match between your organization and a board/committee member is made. The fee is:
- $75 for organizations with operating budgets under $1 million
- $125 for organizations with budgets $1 million or more
Apply now
To apply for a Business On Board placement:
- Complete this formto provide us with details about your organization, your board and the type of expertise you seek in a board member.
- Submit the requested supporting materials.
- We will contact you when a potential board member is interested in your organization.
Questions?
If you have questions about applying or working with a Business On Board member, please email Amelia Schmertz, director of Business On Board, or call 215.790.3769.