Join Our Board!
Satellite Dance seeks passionate individuals who love the arts and are committed to supporting youth, recreational, and professional aerial/dance artists.
As a board member, you will contribute to shaping Satellite Dance's strategic vision and direction. You will also help ensure the organization’s success in achieving its mission through solid governance, fundraising efforts, and community engagement.
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Volunteer onboarding and assistance with the 2025 fundraising campaign to begin on November 10, 2024. The official board term will start on January 1, 2025.
Deadline: November 1, 2024
Details
About Us:
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Satellite Dance uses ground and aerial dance to support and celebrate an artist's journey through the many phases of their lives.
Located in Davidson County, we have three programs to support our mission: education, performance, and engagement. We offer classes for ages eight and above and performance opportunities for a spectrum of artists.
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What sets us apart is our engagement. Satellite Dance provides easy access to the performing arts. If you want to work with us, we want to work with you.
We started as a club in 2017 and received our 501(3)(3) status in 2020. In our brief yet successful history, we've produced dozens of projects, worked with hundreds of artists, and reached thousands of audiences. (Wander our website to learn more!)
It's time to transform our founder-operated, volunteer-based proof of concept into a sustainable, far-reaching, and economically impactful organization. You can learn more about our history, mission, and future goals by watching the Founder and Artistic Director's 2024 Periscope Pitch with the Arts and Business Council of Greater Nashville.
Here's where you can make an impact:
Board Responsibilities:
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Actively participate in board meetings (virtual with one in-person meeting per year) and committee assignments.
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Help in fundraising and development efforts, including identifying potential donors and partners.
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Provide oversight of organizational governance and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
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Advocate for the mission of Satellite Dance within your networks and the community.
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Offer guidance and support to ensure the sustainable growth of the organization.
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Collaborate with other board members to review and assess programs and operations.
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Qualifications:
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Passion for the performing arts and a desire to support artists.
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Prior experience in nonprofit board service, arts advocacy, or fundraising (preferred but not required).
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Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
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Willingness to dedicate time, expertise, and resources to advancing the mission of Satellite Dance.
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A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all organizational efforts.
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Commitment:
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Board meetings: Quarterly (approximately 1 hour per meeting).
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Committee work and other duties as needed (approximately 1-2 hours per month, 2-4 hours when a project approaches 2-3 times yearly).
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A meaningful monetary contribution. Examples: identifying a matching donor or sponsor, a tax-deductible donation, or a fundraising goal.
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Application Process:
Please submit the following to info@satellitedance.com by November 1st:
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A cover letter expressing your interest in the board member position, your connection to the arts, and areas of interest or expertise (event planning, fundraising, marketing, community engagement).
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A resume or summary of relevant experience.
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Thank you for your interest in joining Satellite Dance’s mission to support and celebrate the artistic journeys of dancers at every stage of their lives.