Vibrant by Showcase Artist Aleta Anderson
Shape the Future of Art in Our Community: Join the Northwind Art Board!
Do you believe in the transformative power of art?
Northwind Art is seeking community-minded individuals to join our Board of Directors. We want individuals who will champion our mission: Empowering meaningful connections through visual art. Cultivating creativity. Growing artists.
See the application form here, and read on for more information.
Skills and Experience Needed
We are particularly in need of expertise in the following areas:
- Education
- Technology
- Legal Affairs
- Public Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Fundraising and Development
- Marketing and Communications
- Human Resources Management
- Business, Arts or Non-profit Management
- Accounting/Financial Oversight & Investment Management
Board Member Benefits
There are many rewarding and personal benefits of working on Northwind’s Board of Directors, including:
- Networking and Influence: Board members connect with community leaders, artists, and philanthropists, expanding their professional and social circles.
- Professional Development: Members enhance skills in strategic planning, nonprofit management, and fundraising, often accessing specialized training.
- Exclusive Access & Perks: Perks often include invitations to special events, and access to private exhibitions.
- Impact on Community: Members play a crucial role in cultivating the local arts scene and ensuring cultural institutions thrive.
- Strategic Leadership: Participants gain experience in governance and set organizational goals.
Board Member Responsibilities
Northwind’s board members have roles within the governing body, contribute their expertise and participate in the board's work. Individual Board Member responsibilities include:
- Mission: Knowledge of Northwind’s values, vision, mission, programs, and events.
- Term Limit: Serve a two-to-three-year period of time.
- Board Meetings: Attend monthly meetings, participate in discussions, & make decisions.
- Committees: Serve on the finance, governance, executive, or development committee.
- Recruitment: New board members as needs arise.
- Fundraising: Attend and help with fundraisers and donor cultivation.
- Financial contribution: Make a yearly personal financial contribution.
- Advocacy: Represent the organization's mission and values to the public.
- Fiduciary: Act in the best interests of NWA to fulfill their legal and ethical obligations.
- Guidance and Support: Provide support and guidance to the executive director and staff.
Board Submissions and Nomination Process
- Selection Proces: Candidate applications are submitted to the Governance Committee for review. Based on a set of criteria outlined in a skills/experience matrix, and positions available, a recommendation is then made to the board body for acceptance.
- Invitation to Board Meeting: If a candidate’s submission is accepted by the board, they are invited as a guest to attend a board meeting.
Letter of Interest: If, after observing a board meeting, and there is continued interest, the candidate must submit a letter of interest and resume to the chair of the Governance Committee. - Invitation to Join: After a final review of the letter and resume, the board votes to affirm and appoint the nominee.
The new board member then attends the next appropriate board meeting as newly elected member. - Orientation: New board members are paired with a board buddy who can answer questions, guide and support them during the year.