Board of Directors Member

The Strides Collective, a Philadelphia-area non-profit theatre company that produces and develops work by emerging queer artists, is seeking interested individuals to join our Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors is an essential part of the longevity and stability of The Strides Collective. In partnership with Collective leadership, Board Members are responsible for ensuring that TSC fulfills its mission and develops into a fiscally strong producing entity that serves as an incubator for new work by emerging queer artists, offering them a safe place to explore and grow with a like-minded community. To find out more about the Collective, please visit our website at https://www.stridescollective.com.

Role Description

This is a remote volunteer role for a Member of our Board of Directors. Board Members attend quarterly meetings to discuss and advise on the direction of the theatre company. Board Members also assist with fundraising efforts and contribute to decision-making processes for the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in non-profit management, fundraising, and/or board governance
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Commitment to advancing queer stories and voices in the arts
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Expectations

• Our Board of Directors is a relaxed, low-time commitment opportunity for folks who are passionate about this type of work.
• Our Board typically meets 4-5 times a year on Sunday or Monday evenings between 7pm-9pm on Zoom. The meetings are an hour long, and always scheduled around Board Member availability.
• There is no minimum financial requirement to be on our Board. We ask Board Members to donate an annual gift of personal significance.
• We are a young organization, and therefore our Board is mostly advisory at this juncture. Outside of meetings, there may be an additional 1-2 hours of work a month that usually involves sending emails or reaching out to donors to say thank you.
• Board Members are encouraged to attend in-person Collective events each season, so applicants in the Greater Philadelphia Area are accepted.