Business On Board - Leadership In Action
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BUSINESS ON BOARD is a dynamic program designed to help create, build and sustain strong, effective boards for nonprofit arts and social service organizations. Since a Non-Profit is only as good as its Board, this innovative and comprehensive development and placement program is designed to identify, recruit, train and place a diverse pool of talented professionals as board members of arts organizations.
The Business on Board Program is unique in the following ways:
- Leadership in action, not leadership in a book: candidates encounter a real-life opportunity to apply their skills in a way that will have a substantial impact on the future of an arts or social service organization.
- Focus is on contribution, not the individual: this is not another 10-step program about how to be more efficient or better manage your time. Rather it is a means to make a contribution to the community by lending your skills in a collaborative manner.
- Get Connected: candidates meet individuals of different professional backgrounds, artists and involved leaders in their community.
- Support the Arts: this opportunity enables you to be a player and become involved in Phoenix's dynamic arts community.
- Support Social Services: this opportunity enables you to be directly involved in making a social difference in our community.
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Join These Arizona Companies and Firms Whose Employees
Have Participated in Business On Board
| APS |
Lewis & Roca LLC |
| American Express |
Littler Mendelson |
| Angel Society |
Medtronics |
| Bryan Cave LLP |
Ogletree Deakins Law Firm |
| Cox Communications |
Pinnacle West/ APS |
| First National Bank of Arizona |
Salt River Project |
| Hispanic Leadership Institute |
Taylor-RyMar Corporation |
| Intel Corp |
Wells Fargo |
| Johnson Bank |
Wilcox & Wilcox P.C |
Candidate Qualifications
BUSINESS ON BOARD applicants are business professionals who are motivated, accomplished individuals and who show a high potential for leadership. They have a demonstrated interest in and commitment to the arts or social services and possess a strong desire and interest in learning new skills.
Training Program
This 3-day training program focuses on the essentials of developing a strong, well-rounded board member. Each session provides a comprehensive, detailed examination by some of the leading experts from each field.
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Working with Groups |
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities |
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Nonprofit vs. For Profit Environments |
Fundraising |
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Board Roles and Responsibilities |
Strategic Planning |
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Fiduciary Responsibilities |
Advocacy and Politics |
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Board Placement
The board placement process includes identifying the strengths and preferences of the New Board Member Training candidates along with assessing the needs of interested small and mid-size arts/cultural and social service organizations to create the most favorable match for both parties. The completed application and a personal interview with each program candidate are essential to the placement process.
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Application (for nonprofits)
Fee
The fee for participation is $995.00. The applicant's employer often contributes this fee.
For more information and an application, contact Dan Cortez at (602) 234-4711 or email to: dcortez@artsbusinessphoenix.org