Board of Directors

Website Villa Musica

Villa Musica makes music accessible through education, performance, and community engagement.

BOARD CULTURE STATEMENT: Our Board is a team of engaged, vision-driven community members committed to fulfilling Villa Musica’s mission with integrity, passion and transparency. Our actions are inspired by an authentic, impactful and supportive culture of accountability.

TERM: Two years. May be elected up to three consecutive two-year terms.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Board of Directors

I. ROLE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Philanthropic Leadership

• Become knowledgeable about the philanthropic community and the techniques of fund raising.

• Support special events through commitment of ticket purchases and solicitation of corporate underwriting.

• Assist in resource development through research and identification of potential donors or funding sources

• Provide financial support to the mission as individually deemed appropriate

• Consider making a gift for the future (Planned Gift/Bequest)

Guidance and Planning

• Define and interpret the mission

• Review, approve, and monitor agency policies

• Participate in short and long range planning to achieve goals

• Provide support and guidance to the Executive Director

Finance

• Approve the annual budget and oversee financial performance as compared with the budget

• Develop realistic, achievable and measurable financial goals

• Ensure that all agency resources are allocated according to donor intent and in the best interest of those served by Villa Musica

• Advocacy and Outreach

• Understand, articulate and advocate the work of Villa Musica to the community

• Cultivate and enlist key community leaders for the benefit of Villa Musica

• Identify and recruit volunteer leadership for the board, standing committees and other ad-hoc committees

II. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend board meetings.

• Attend annual board retreat

• Attend Villa Musica’s fundraising events

• Participate actively as a member of at least one committee

• Represent Villa Musica in the community

III. QUALIFICATIONS:

• A demonstrated interest in and commitment to Villa Musica’s mission, goals and objectives

• Specific experience, interest and/or knowledge in at least one area of Villa Musica’s operations.

• Previous experience in the following areas preferred (not required):

• Serving on a board for a non-profit

• Fundraising

• Volunteering

Knowledge, skills, and abilities in one or more of the following areas:

Event planning, general management, non-profit management, human resources, strategic planning, financial management, graphic design, legal, web design, fundraising, music education, music making, public relations, information technology

IV. TIME REQUIREMENTS OF BOARD MEMBERSHIP:

  • Board meetings 6 meetings per year + 1 full-day retreat
  • Committee meetings Estimated 1-2 hours per month/meeting
  • Fundraising activities Estimated 1 hour per month
  • Other misc. activities Estimated 1 hour per month
  • Special events As needed
  • Leadership positions Minimum 2 hours per month; Board Chair, Vice-Chair, Officers, Committee Chair, Special Events Chair

To apply for this job email your details to fchatwin@villamusica.org