NCPC is Seeking Board Members!

The North Carolina Presenters Consortium is seeking board members who are committed to guiding and developing its mission of bringing artists and audiences together throughout the state of NC and beyond. 

The Board of Directors will support the work of NCPC and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by NCPC’s staff, the board-staff relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the board is both critical and expected. 

As ambassadors of the organization, Board members serve a minimum of two year terms and are expected to serve on at least one subcommittee. The Board of Directors meet monthly on the first Thursday of every month at 3pm and the subcommittee meetings are scheduled as needed.

As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for: 

• Determining the mission and purposes of the organization 

• Selecting and evaluating the performance of the Executive Director

• Strategic and organizational planning 

• Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management, including approving the annual operating budget of NCPC 

• Approving and monitoring NCPC’s programs and services 

• Enhancing NCPC’s public image 

Each individual board member is expected to: 

• Know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs 

• Follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and resolutions 

• Faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements 

• Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for NCPC to advance its mission 

• Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve NCPC’s mission

• Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings 

• Serve on subcommittees or task forces and/or take on special assignments 

• Attend scheduled conferences and/or meetings, and help the staff with any tasks needed in order to run a successful event.

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications: 

• North Carolina presenting member

• Current membership in NCPC 

• Extensive professional experience with significant leadership accomplishments in the performing arts field 

• An understanding of and commitment to NCPC’s mission and vision 

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, expertise, and a sense of humor