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Board member terms are two years. A director may not serve for more than three consecutive terms, unless otherwise determined by the Board.

Board members are responsible for a minimum contribution of $1,000 to Intersection per fiscal year (July 1- June 30). Board contributions can be made in cash, or by a guaranteed donation from other parties or earned income opportunity. We do hope that each member exceeds this minimum contribution.

Payment can be made in installments. Members who come on to the board mid-year will have their contributions prorated for the remaining time left in the calendar year.

Board members who will plan on contributing by securing donations or earned income shall work with the ED and Fundraising Chair to ensure a viable and well supported plan for securing the minimum contribution of $1000.

The Board will meet in person 4 times per year for a quarterly meeting on the last Saturday of January, April, July and October. At these meetings, the Board has the opportunity to meet with staff and Intersection’s artist members, review its participation in the current strategic plan and report on committee’s progress and board development goals.

Monthly check-in calls with the ED are usually scheduled for the third Monday of the month from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM during the months when there are no quarterly meetings.

A board member is required to attend 3 out of 4 quarterly meetings, and may miss up to 2 monthly check-in calls in a fiscal year. If a board member misses over the amount of allotted absences, a check-in meeting with the board chair will be schedule to review membership.

Each board member is required to serve on at least one of the board’s committees: Executive, Finance & Risk, and Audit. Committee meetings are scheduled based on member availability. All members are encouraged to participate in the Money Lab, a joint board and staff collaboration.

Organizational Resilience & Sustainability (Internal)

• Engage in ongoing board development.
• Increase board membership through focused recruitment efforts & strategies.
• Define advisory board/members structure.
• Integrate board participation in larger organizational goals of the strategic plan.

Connectivity(External)

• Define engagement goals around activities
• Participate in opportunities to meet Intersection artist members.
• Re-establish board relationships with arts funders.
• Participate in larger arts conversations & politics.

The Intersection for the Arts Board of Directors values and prioritizes:

• Connectivity
• Diversity (Viewpoints and Experience)
• Community Representation
• Politic Forward Positions
• Transparency
• Trust
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Agility
• Responsiveness
• Simplicity of Internal Structures
• Fun
• Balance of Service & Leadership
• Mission Based Alignment & Decisions
• Intentional Participation; Speaking Up
• Organizational Health & Sustainability

The Intersection Board of Directors embraces our responsibility to Intersection for the Arts and the communities we serve. Our work and decision-making will be guided and informed by our beliefs and commitment to:

1. Inclusivity – we respect people, value diversity and are committed to equality
2. Openness – we are committed to a culture of transparency, honesty and trust
3. Responsibility – we will balance between service and leadership, our work will support and align with the Intersection mission and its organizational health and stability.
4. Community – we will be politically forward, represent diverse experiences and voices, remain connected to our communities
5. Agility – we will maintain simplicity of internal structures in order to remain responsive to Intersection mission and programs.