Call for Board of Directors Members
About Prologue Performing Arts
Established in 1966, Prologue Performing Arts is a not-for-profit charitable organization that facilitates access to performing arts experiences in schools and communities across Ontario. Prologue facilitates over 1,000 performances and workshops that reach 300,000 young people across Ontario each year!
Board of Directors Opportunity
As a not-for-profit arts organization with a strategic growth plan in place for the next few years, we are looking for members to compliment our Board of Directors. The Board of Directors’ primary roles are fiduciary responsibility, governance, and hiring leadership.
We have recently identified key strategic initiatives that will be carried out to increase exposure of Prologue’s brand, digitally revitalize the organization, present the highest quality of performing arts opportunities, and ensure all youth across Ontario have access to the performing arts.
Prologue Performing Arts Board members will work with the Executive Director and staff to steward the following key objectives:
- Build a sustainable growing operation to increase access for our programs across Ontario.
- Position Prologue as a leader of arts education throughout Ontario.
- Curate diverse, representative, pro-active programming.
- Curate and execute a Northern strategy to expand Prologue’s impact.
Expected Commitment from Board Members
Annual Giving: Board members are expected to make a tax-deductible contribution each year.
Board Attendance: Board members are expected to attend all meetings in person or via virtual meeting link. There are 6 board meetings that take place each year and one Annual General Meeting, as well as committee meetings that take place 2-3 times per year.
Committee Participation: Board members are requested to join at least one of Prologue’s Committees, which include the Programming, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, and Nominating Committee.
Annual Fundraiser: Board members are requested to attend and support Prologue’s annual fundraiser.
Social Media Engagement: Board members are encouraged to engage with and/or share Prologue-related social media posts to increase awareness and visibility.
Length of Term
Members are expected to serve for a minimum of one (1) year and are eligible for re-election at the annual general meeting.
To apply:
Prologue is committed to equal opportunity, diversity in the workplace, equity and reconciliation, and welcomes applications from Indigenous people, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ people.
Based on the needs of the organization and the strategic initiatives outlined above, we would welcome candidates that have a passion for arts education and supporting an organization that strives to grow every year with new and exciting opportunities.
- Please submit a cover letter and your résumé / CV to [email protected]
- All applicants must complete this application to be considered for the position.
- All cover letters and résumé / CVs will be reviewed by the Committee to be selected for an interview.
Prologue Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive company culture. If this traditional model of submitting an application doesn’t work for you, please don’t hesitate to contact Maria Williams at [email protected] and we will find an alternative method that works for you.
We thank all applicants in advance, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.