Board member (Director)
Location: MN — Twin Cities Metro
Type: Board Member
Categories:
Music
Deadline: 04/15/2025
Twin Cities Bronze (TCB) is excited to announce we are welcoming applications for our Board of Directors! We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Candidates with experience in financial management, bookkeeping, or human resources are particularly encouraged to apply. We seek candidates who are willing to commit to contributing to the organization in a way that is meaningful to them; TCB celebrates and encourages contributions in multiple forms, including time, talent, and donations.
TCB is an inclusive organization. The Board is looking to diversify, and it specifically encourages people of different life experiences, cultural perspectives, or underrepresented communities to apply.
ABOUT TWIN CITIES BRONZE
Twin Cities Bronze is a nonprofit performing ensemble specializing in the music and art of handbells celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary. Selected by annual audition, this ensemble of advanced ringers hails from the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota. TCB celebrates the opportunity to present music from diverse composers and collaborate with a wide variety of performing artists. Providing educational experiences and innovative performances is integral to the ensemble’s identity. TCB hosts and facilitates an annual Mid-Winter workshop and runs a “mobile classroom” to provide area ringers and organizations opportunities to enhance skills and gain appreciation for handbell techniques and maintenance. TCB annually performs two or three high-caliber concert cycles and a biannual tour, as well as commissions for new handbell repertoire.
TCB is funded primarily through performance fees and audience donations at concerts. It is now actively exploring grant funding opportunities.
THE MISSION OF TWIN CITIES BRONZE
To provide musical excellence through innovative performances and education using the medium of handbells.
BOARD MEMBER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Service as a member of the TCB Board of Directors consists of working with other Board members to: 1) oversee the activities of the organization and 2) ensure it achieves its mission.
Board members work together to:
* Carry out the Board’s fiduciary responsibilities, such as reviewing the organization’s financial statements, approving the annual budget, and monitoring its financial performance.
* Determine TCB’s mission, goals, and strategic plan.
* Support and evaluate its Artistic Manager and Operations Manager.
* Ensure all TCB activities are effective and consistent with its mission.
* Define criteria for recruitment of new Board members.
EXPECTATIONS FOR BOARD MEMBERS
* Abide by the organization’s bylaws and policies.
* Contribute personal and professional expertise to support the mission of TCB.
* Review agendas and supporting materials prior to scheduled Board meetings.
* Serve on committees or task forces and take on special assignments as needed.
* Support fundraising efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Commitment to TCB’s mission.
* Commitment to or interest in handbell performance, music education, or artistic innovation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Professional experience in financial management, bookkeeping, or human resources.
* Network of professional or philanthropic relationships.
* Prior Board experience.
BOARD TERM
Board members are typically appointed to 4-year terms, but appointments of other lengths are possible. Terms run on a cycle beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
TIME EXPECTATIONS
Our Board meets virtually each month, with occasional in-person retreats. Members are expected to be available for consultation in between meetings. Members should expect to contribute about 4 hours per month for activities and obligations, including attending Board meetings and serving on Board committees or task forces. In addition, Board members are asked to attend and support TCB performances as they are able.
COMPENSATION
Service on the TCB Board of Directors is without compensation outside of specific reimbursable expenses.
START DATE
July 1, 2025
HOW TO APPLY
If you feel aligned with our mission and would like to help shape the future of TCB, please complete the online application by April 15, 2025. Please email any questions about the position or organization to secretary@twincitiesbronze.org.
For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.twincitiesbronze.org/