On a mission to connect Black artists to resources that help educate, elevate and compensate for a more sustainable creative journey.

Sector:

• Arts, Culture, and Humanities

Board Member duties & responsibilities:

• Work with the ED to develop ILA’s strategic plan
• Review outcomes and metrics created by ILA for evaluating its impact, and regularly measure its performance and effectiveness using those metrics
• Review agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings
• Approve ILA’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; be informed of, and meet all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities
• Contribute to the annual performance evaluation of the ED
• Assist the ED and Board Chair in identifying and recruiting other Board Members
• Partner with the ED and other board members to ensure that board assignments are carried out
• Serve on committees or task forces and take on special assignments
• Represent ILA to stakeholders; acting as an
  ambassador for the organization
• Ensure ILA’s commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities ILA serves

Board term & limits:

ILA’s Board Members will serve a one-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for up to two additional years. Board meetings are held quarterly and committee meetings will be held as needed. Board members can expect to spend between 5-10 hours per month between board meetings, projects and responsibilities.

Financial commitment:

2,000 annual give/get

Skills needed:

• Board Governance
• Financial
• Human Resources
• Marketing / Communications
• Strategic Planning