Join MKAD’s Board of Directors
Thank you for expressing interest in becoming a member of MKAD’s Board of Directors.
MKAD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The diversity of our workforce and of our board of directors is essential to accomplishing MKAD’s mission as it is important to have a workforce and leadership that reflects the communities we serve. We are grateful for your expressed interest and happy to answer any questions. Based on a self-assessment of our current Board of Director’s strengths and weaknesses, we’re currently looking for new members with experience and expertise in the following areas:
- Racial and social justice,
- Gender equity
- LGBTQIA+ rights
- Mental health awareness
- Business
- Accounting
- Fundraising
- Economic Development
- Law
- In addition, to knowledge about the arts
Do you have something to offer not listed above? Don’t let that stop you. Please apply — we’re open to new ideas! And, just for transparency… here are our expectations for board members:
Statement of Expectations
We envision our Board members to assume one or all of these roles as an Ambassador, an Advocate, or an Asker.
All MKAD board members can help identify, qualify, cultivate and develop strategies that build relationships with prospects and donors as an Ambassador, Advocate and/or Asker.* These tasks will assist MKAD to design assignments that are specific and geared to each board member’s interest, skills and motivation.
At MKAD, we believe creativity builds connection, nurtures healing, and strengthens communities. Our Board of Directors plays a vital role in supporting our mission to advocate for, educate through, and celebrate the arts in Midtown Kingston. Members of our Board are expected to:
- Believe in the transformative power of the arts to uplift communities and by supporting MKAD, you share a commitment to equitable access to meaningful arts experiences and professional development opportunities.
- Serve as advocates and ambassadors for MKAD – Be well-versed with our mission, vision, history, and accomplishments.
- Participate in fundraising, suggest board or committee prospects, and give an annual financial contribution of any amount that is personally meaningful to you.
- Promote MKAD programs and volunteer at events whenever possible
- Participate in professional development and organizational learning, including an annual Board retreat..
- Attend board meetings, held every other month (six times per year) where we collectively review and approve the budget, participate in strategic planning, engage in regular self-assessment, conduct an annual evaluation of the Executive Director, and periodically evaluate the health of the organization.
- Act in accordance with the bylaws, and conflict of interest/confidentiality policies to ensure legal and ethical integrity of MKAD.
- Serve on at least one committee as needed.
~ A board term lasts for 3 years, and board members may serve for a maximum of two consecutive terms. ~
