Directors of Arts For All are required to:
- Act as a passionate advocate of Arts For All and its mission and vision
- Be responsible for the fiscal health of the organization and actively engage in fundraising for Arts For All in whatever ways are best suited to their skills
- Know the budget and take an active part in reviewing, approving, monitoring, and fundraising to meet it
- Support the development of the strategic plans of the organization to best fulfill the mission
- Monitor performance of the organization against its objectives and support continuous improvement in achieving impact for the communities we serve
- Oversee the integrity of the mission through the implementation of policies and programs
- Know their legal responsibilities for the organization
- Attend quarterly Board meetings, be available for phone consultation, respond to electronic communication in a timely manner, and be available for other duties as needed at times mutually agreed upon
- Serve on at least one Arts For All committee in advance of joining the Board and during Board service:
Directors of Arts For All are expected to have:
- Passion and enthusiasm for the mission and vision
- A Commitment to creating accessible artistic opportunities for young people in the NYC area
- A Willingness to work together and communicate strategically, tactically, and imaginatively
- Care for the quality of how the mission is delivered
- An Ability to network and build relationships to expand Arts For All’s community
- Sensitivity and Openness in working with people at all levels, both internally and externally (including staff, volunteers, partners, and participants)
- A Readiness to represent Arts For All with integrity
- A Good Sense of Humor, Flexibility, and Generosity of Spirit