Current Advisory Council

Varun
Member

Role of the Advisory Council

Performing Arts Workshop seeks to enlist an advisory council that is committed to providing thought partnership and provide counsel in their areas of expertise with the objective of supporting the organization’s growth and development as it relates to achieving its mission and living into its values.

Essential Responsibilities

Offer specific expertise in anti-racist development/fundraising, corporate fundraising, youth development, financial management, non profit law, employment law, arts education, marketing, human resources, Visual Arts, Media Arts, and/or Performing Arts Production, event rentals, and any other expertise that will support the Workshop in remaining values aligned and achieving its mission.
Ensure that the organization's work is aligned with the needs and interests of the community.
Act as a sounding board for the organization, advising on strategic planning and decision-making.
Contribute to the development and refinement of the organization's strategic direction.
Help identify potential risks and challenges that the organization might face.
Balance the needs and interests of different stakeholders, including students, partners, D11 community members, community artists, teaching artists, staff, and other community members.
Contribute to the overall health and governance of the organization.
Provide recommendations to the board of directors or executive team on projects, initiatives, or policy matters.
Help the organization secure funding, resources, or other support from external sources.
Ensure that the organization is complying with relevant laws and regulations.
Study specific issues and provide recommendations based on their findings.

Time Commitment

Advisory council members are essential thought partners without predetermined time commitment requirements. Outreach to AC members will be conducted with consideration for their areas of expertise and fields of interest. Performing Arts Workshop executive leadership will email or request meetings (primarily phone or virtual, but if AC members prefer we can occasionally meet in person) as needed, and AC members can respond as possible within their capacity.