Tuesday March 26th, 2024
AT 30382 USF HOLLY DRIVE, TAMPA, FL 33620-3038
6:00 PM Networking Event with light refreshments
6:45 PM Presentation by Kathy Durdin (Kdurdin Consulting)
Non-Profit Board Membership: Are you interested in answering the call to leadership?
7:15 PM Panel Discussion with the Board of Trustees of the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay
7:45 PM Exclusive Experience of Private Rehearsal of the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The TBBCA in collaboration with the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay is offering a special event that will bring professionals together with representatives from the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay for a “Cultural Encounter.”
The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay is in need of business professionals to share their unique expertise and passion for important causes. Business skills, enthusiasm, and the desire to make a positive difference can have a huge impact on art organization. If you have always wanted to serve on the board of a nonprofit, now is your chance to learn what is required and to find the organization that’s right for you.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Kathy Durdin is a management consultant, leadership development professional, and Associate Certified Coach. She also has a long commitment to leadership in arts organizations. In addition to being a long-term board member of Tampa Bay BCA, she is the past chair of the H.B. Plant Museum and secretary. Treasurer of Tampa Arts Alliance, President of Tampa Regional Artists, and Director of Operations of Florida Watercolor Society (having previously served as its President).
She is also a watercolor artist and teacher, with signature memberships in several watercolor societies, including Florida, and exhibits nationwide. She has a BBA from the College of William and Mary and is a retired CPA. Her website is kdurdinconsulting.com, and her artwork can be seen at www.kathydurdin.com.
Program Goals
- To assist local arts institutions with board recruitment
- To introduce young professionals to new philanthropic opportunities and potential board positions
- To provide Cultural Encounter participants with an engaging event that will encourage networking, relationship-building, and business growth
Top 5 Reasons to Join an Arts Board
- Build valuable networks and relationships for business development and outreach.
- Work directly with artists and the creatives impacting your own vision and creativity and gain first-hand knowledge of the Tampa Bay’s cultural landscape.
- Invite your clients, colleagues and prospects to unique social events and cultural programs.
- Broaden your leadership skills. Grow as a leader through experience.
- Develop new skills and new contacts that will increase your value to your company and in the job market.
8 Great Things Board Members Do
- Work behind the scenes with arts leaders and artists
- Be a passionate advocate
- Share skills and connections
- Set the policy, mission and strategies
- Set the annual budget
- Raise sufficient funds for the organization to meet its goals
- Attend meetings, events and programs of the organization
- Keep the board vibrant and active
Who should attend:
- Anyone interested in serving on a board now or in the future
- Current board members seeking a better understanding of their role
- Executives of newly incorporated nonprofits
- Executive Directors and administrators of nonprofits
- Business professionals of any age and level of experience who are passionate about nonprofit causes
- Human resources professionals or directors of training
- Entire nonprofit boards or board committees that want to learn together and build common language and goals related to healthy board development and operations.
We are committed to supporting growing nonprofits and encouraging diverse community representation on nonprofit boards by providing accessible programming. If you are interested in our program and the registration, please contact us to learn more at ZoraCarrier@tbbca.org.