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You Can Shape the
Future of The Foundation of Arts!
The
Foundation of Arts is a community organization, and
community input/guidance is exceptionally important!
One way community members can have input into the
operation of The Foundation of Arts is by serving on the
committees that determine policies, activities, etc.
A limited number of openings is available on these
committees. These openings may be filled by community
members who do not serve on the Board of Directors. If
you would like to be considered for a committee
position, please contact The Foundation of Arts at
870-935-2726:
Governing Committees of The Foundation of Arts
Finance Committee
meets once per month. Its purposes are: 1) to prevent
any perception of fiscal mismanagement or wrongdoing on
the part of the FOA staff; 2) to oversee and assist in
ensuring proper financial policies and procedures are in
place; 3) to assist in annual budgetary planning; 4) to
oversee budget to actual expenses and income; 5) to make
financial recommendations -- i.e. transferring savings
funds to higher yield accounts; 6) to ensure that The
Foundation of Arts acts as a good steward of donations;
7) to oversee annual audit and ensure that all federal
mandates are in compliance; 8) to address all applicable
situations that arise which require the attention of
committee
Education/Outreach
Committee
meets 3-4 times per year. Its purposes are: 1) to
oversee and assist Director of Education in analysis of
current trends in TAC; 2) to oversee and assist in
planning adequate educational course offerings; 3) to
oversee and assist in proper planning and set-up of new
programs; 4) to oversee and assist in recommending
faculty salary increases; 5) to oversee and assist in
ensuring adequate and proper policies are in place; 6)
to oversee and assist in creating adequate exit surveys;
7) to serve as Tuition Waiver Screening Committee; 8)
assess and analyze tuition prices; and 9) to address all
applicable situations that arise which require the
attention of the committee
Nominating
Committee
meets 3-4 times per year. Its purposes are: 1) to
recruit community members who could potentially serve as
future board members; 2) to monitor and ensure adequate
policies and procedures are in place and followed
regarding keeping the board adequately staffed -
especially when someone unexpectedly resigns or is
removed; 3) to ensure and monitor that a “balanced and
representative” board exists at all times by examining
the constituents represented by The Foundation of Arts,
as well as business and leadership communities; 4) to
address all applicable situations that arise which
require the attention of the committee
Governance
Committee
meets 3-4 times per year. Its purposes are: 1) to
ensure adequate and appropriate policies and procedures
are in place (personnel, etc) and to monitor them on a
regular basis; 2) to plan for the annual board retreat;
3) to make a formal recommendation to the finance
committee regarding staff raises and benefits; 4) to
annually review the by-laws and make recommendations for
changes; 5) to ensure insurance coverage is adequate
(types, coverage, etc.); 6) to identify applicable HR
laws and policies and ensure they are being followed; 7)
to ensure that the organization is in compliance with
all tax laws (sales, income, payroll, etc.); 8) to
address all applicable situations that arise which
require the attention of the committee
Volunteers
Committee
meets monthly. Its purposes are: 1) to strengthen the
workforce of The Foundation of Arts; 2) to build and
maintain a large pool of volunteers; 3) to plan and
implement a system for recognition and appreciation; 4)
to plan and implement a system of training; 5) to find
and utilize as many volunteer resources (Dept of
Volunteerism, philanthropy groups, etc.) as are
necessary for the betterment of The Foundation of Arts;
6) to recruit new volunteers; 7) to create evaluation
system that would allow volunteers to rate their
involvement, our processes, etc.; 8) to address all
applicable situations that arise which require the
attention of the committee
Development
Committee
meets monthly. Its 3 subcommittees, staffed separately,
will meet bi-monthly. Its purposes are: 1) to oversee
and assist Development Director in analysis of current
trends in giving; 2) to oversee and assist in planning
adequate fund raisers to meet the income requirements of
the annual budget; 3) to oversee and assist in proper
planning and set-up of new programs; 4) to oversee and
assist in ensuring adequate and proper policies are in
place; 5) to assist with follow-up phone calls and
“thank you’s” to donors; 6) to assist in planning,
defining, and securing sponsorship of events and
programs; 7) to address all applicable situations that
arise which require the attention of the committee.
FUND RAISING -
purposes: 1) To generate and execute ideas for fund
raising events; 2) to generate and execute ideas for
corporate donations (defined as anything other than
individual donations)
MEMBERSHIP - purposes:
1) to cultivate individual donations; 2) to enhance
membership “rewards;” 3) to design the annual Fund
Drive Brochure
PUBLIC RELATIONS -
purposes: 1) to assist in the advertising and promotion
of the organization (and its specific programs) in the
community; 2) to form speaker’s bureau; 3) to spread the
word about events and activities; 4) to encourage
participation in events and activities
Programs/Events
Committee
meets monthly. Its purposes are: 1) to assist in
planning the season of community theatre production
titles; 2) to monitor and ensure that adequate
policies/procedures are in place; 3) to oversee and
assist in evaluating the success and sustainability of
current programs and events; 4) analyze and assess
admission prices; 5) create adequate participation and
exit surveys; 6) to evaluate suggestions and new program
ideas that are presented by community; 7) to address all
applicable situations that arise which require the
attention of the committee
Facilities/Grounds
Committee
meets monthly. Its purposes are: 1) to monitor current
facilities/grounds and make recommendations regarding
upkeep, expansion, renovation, etc.; 2) to ensure
facilities are in compliance with all applicable laws
and regulations; 3) to guide The Foundation of Arts
into a new performing arts facility
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