CALL for Board Members!

Nashville Dance Collective is seeking 1-2 board members as we move from a fiscally-sponsored organization to a nonprofit corporation!

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Mission

NDC uplifts dance and movement artists in Nashville and the Southern Midwest through equitable opportunities that promote a healthy art-work-life balance for artists and accessible entertainment for the public. We advocate equal respect for Arts in our community with sustainable administrative and somatic practices that continually develop alongside the artistic freedom and risk they support.

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Ideal members have an inherent interest or investment in our city and region's Arts communities (especially dance and performing arts), consistent time and energy for volunteer work, and proactive team collaboration skills.

This is an opportunity to assist in a significant step of NDC’s development by participating in the creation of our nonprofit’s bylaws and conflict of interest policy, and providing invaluable, overdue support to our artists and staff.

We are especially interested in individuals with backgrounds in:

  • Law: Arts, copyright, non-profit, music.

  • Finance: Accounting, taxes, budgets.

  • Community networking: Event-planning, advocacy, relationship-building.

With a lower priority in:

  • Writing: Grant-writing, newsletters, blogs.

  • Language: Fluency in Spanish.

Our board needs that have been met are:

  • Computer Science: Web development, graphic design.

  • Fundraising: Project management, community resources.

  • Artists: Active dance artist, familiarity with challenges and barriers.

General Expectations:

  • Advocate for our organization and mission.

  • Encourage contributions to and engagement with our work.

  • Thank donors and volunteers.

  • Proactive participation in meetings, events, and with NDC artists & staff.

  • Ensure our nonprofit activities are advancing its mission, adhering to its bylaws, and enforcing its conflict of interest policy.

Estimated Commitment:

  • 4 hours a week or 16-20 hours a month.

  • Quarterly board meetings.

  • Minimum bi-weekly/monthly communication with NDC’s Artistic and/or Executive Director(s).

(This is an estimation; exact needs will be balanced as roles are established.)

If interested, contact NDC’s Artistic Director:

Matthew J. Robinson — nashvilledancecollective@gmail.com OR mjayrobin@outlook.com