Board of Directors

Board members are responsible for guiding the strategic direction of ArtsBusXpress (ABX), ensuring its financial stability and advocating for its mission within the community. They are the heart and hands of the organization, using their diverse experiences, unique skillsets, and passion for education to make ABX’s mission a reality.  As a small team the board supports and leads various essential activities, such as creating development materials and producing fundraisers. It is assumed that all board members will take on a leadership role at some point, either as an executive member or as a committee chair.

Key Responsibilities

Governance

– Attend and actively participate in board meetings

– Engage in board development activities, including recruitment and orientation of new members

– Establish and uphold policies and procedures that govern the organization

Strategic Leadership

– Contribute to the development and approval of ABX’s strategic plan

– Participate in setting the vision and mission

– Ensure the organization adheres to its mission and is accountable to its stakeholders

– Lead a committee and/or be an executive member of the board

Financial Oversight

– Review and approve the annual budget and monitor financial performance

– Ensure adequate financial controls and compliance of legal requirements

– Participate in fundraising and resource development efforts to support sustainability and growth

Advocacy and Community Engagement

– Serve as an ambassador for ABX in the community, promote its mission and cultivate donors

– Build and leverage networks to advance ABX’s goals and initiatives as well as to create  partnerships and strategic alliances

– Participate in events and outreach activities to raise awareness and secure financial support

Qualifications

– Passion for ABX’s mission to provide funding for bus transportation for STEAM and cultural field trips for students in San Diego County, ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students

– Board members should have an interest in helping TK-12 students especially those from Title 1 schools to experience educational field trips that broaden their thinking, spark excitement and enrich learning outside the classroom

– Knowledge of one or more of the following:  fundraising strategies, marketing and communications, community engagement, financial management, technology, social media, event planning, education, compliance and legal, board development and recruiting, grant writing

– Board members are expected to participate in a $1,000 “get or give” donation to the organization annually, either through their own donation, from their company and/or other donors

Time Commitment

– Estimated 3-5 hours per month
– Attendance at all monthly board meetings and special events
– Participation in various activities such as funding allocation, social media, board development, fundraising campaigns, grant writing

For more information about ArtsBusXpress visit our website    https://artsbusxpress.org