Business Volunteers for the Arts

About Business Volunteers for the Arts®

Business Volunteers for the Arts® (BVA), the flagship program of the Arts & Business Council of Greater Phoenix, is specifically designed for arts & cultural organizations seeking volunteer assistance with management-related consulting projects. Over more than 20 years, consulting services provided by business volunteers has exceeded $5.3 million.

BVA is a leading supporter of the Valley’s vibrant arts community through volunteer management consulting services in areas such as accounting, marketing, fundraising, graphic design, strategic planning and board development to more than 100 nonprofit arts organizations. 

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Why BVA?

• Help nonprofit arts and cultural organizations improve arts management practices
• Provide employers with an outlet for employee volunteer involvement
• Protect corporate investments in the arts
• Provide rewarding opportunities for business professionals to contribute to the community and become directly involved with the arts

What are the requirements to get involved with BVA?

For Volunteers:

• At least 3 years of professional experience
• 30-minute phone interview
• Attend an orientation program
• Devote an average of 3 hours per week to projects
• Serve at least 1 year on our consultant roster
• Flexibility in meeting with art groups

For arts organizations:

• Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
• Must be located in the Greater Metropolitan Phoenix Area
• Must be flexible in meeting with the volunteer

Click here for BVA Arts Consultation Application

BVA RESULTS!

Phoenix Boys Choir:
The choir needed to secure its first new artistic director in 40 years. BVA Volunteers helped conduct a national search for candidates and eventually hired the former director of the Vienna Boys Choir.

East Valley Children’s Theatre:
BVA Volunteers helped develop a much-needed plan for the theatre. The result: season ticket sales doubled and a 30% increase in name recognition.

Arizona Jewish Theatre Company:
As a result of a BVA volunteer assisting in assessing the theatre company’s technology needs and creating an action plan to upgrade the system, the Jewish Theatre Company received a full technology grant to accomplish its goals.

If you are interested in a rewarding opportunity to share your professional skills with the arts community through Business Volunteers for the Arts®, or if you are an Arts Organization interested in becoming a BVA Client, contact:Jeanette Thomas at 602-234-4711 or info@artsbusinessphoenix.org