Position Description

Position: General Member of the Board of Directors

 

Wheaton Art Parade’s (WAP) mission is to bring the Wheaton community together with art, to showcase local artists, celebrate Wheaton’s diversity, and help Wheaton realize its potential as an Arts & Entertainment (A&E) District.

 

According to the WAP By-laws: The business and affairs of the Corporation are governed by a Board of Directors. Board members serve a three-year term and may serve two consecutive terms. Members do not receive financial compensation for their service except for reimbursement of organization-related expenses.

 

The Board of Directors supports and advances the efforts of Wheaton Arts Parade by providing good governance, strategic guidance, and general support. The Board works in partnership with the Executive Director to ensure an appropriate role for the Board, since this partnership is crucial to the organization’s success. Responsibilities of a Board member include, but are not limited to:

 

Governance and Oversight:

• Review the organization’s financial statements no less than annually;

• Establish policies and procedures necessary for good governance of the organization;

• Serve as a partner to the Executive Director to ensure good governance of the organization;

• Appoint an Executive Director and review their performance no less than annually;

• Serve as an officer for at least one year during their term and on serve on committees;

• Review and approve the annual budget;

• Monitor the impact of the organization’s work and ensure activities advance the mission and strategic objectives of the organization.

• Assist with the recruitment of new board members

• Support a culture and climate on the board that is reflective of the organization’s values.

 

Ambassador for the Organization:

• Attend public events and meetings on the organization’s behalf;

• Understand the activities, mission, and vision of the organization well enough to be able to present them publicly on the organization’s behalf;

• Attend the organization’s events;

• When authorized by the Board, represent the organization before local government agencies;

• Promote increased participation in the organization’s activities, including outreach to one’s own network of contacts.

 

Fundraising:

• Make a personally meaningful (self-determined) gift to the organization;

• Participate in Board efforts to solicit financial contributions and sponsorships.

 

Meeting Attendance and Participation:

• Attend four meetings of the Board each year, in-person or virtually; 

• Be prepared for meetings by reviewing meeting materials in advance.

 

Qualifications:

Ideal candidates for the Board of Directors will have some, if not all, of the following qualifications:

• A demonstrated commitment to community service and a recognition of the importance of the arts to the community’s quality of life;

• Relevant professional experience that prepares them for general board service and specific skills and experience that could be helpful to the organization;

• An interest in and commitment to the work of the organization;

• An interest in working as part of a team, building a strong and productive culture on the board to further the work of the organization.