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Lodi Arts Project Fund Board Member

The board of the Lodi Arts Project Fund is a working board. We assist the Lodi Arts Commission by raising money and providing financial assistance for all types of local arts events. Even though the Arts Commission is staffed by paid professionals, most event-related tasks are performed on a volunteer basis. The board’s active involvement keeps ticket costs at an affordable level. The board consists of up to 11 public voting members and 2 Arts Commission members.

BOARD OF DIRECTOR POSITIONS

To serve on the Board of Directors, a candidate must…

Contribute a significant financial gift or in-kind contribution.
Commit to serve a term of office of three years, beginning at the annual meeting in the year elected.
Attend monthly board meetings which are usually held on a Wednesday afternoon.
Agree to fulfill the responsibilities delineated in one of the positions listed below or an equivalent position.

Legal advisor

Determine that LAPF is following bylaws and parliamentary procedures
Review bylaws for annual amendments
Review contracts as necessary

Secretary

Notify board members of board meetings
Maintain attendance records; if a pattern of absence is noted, Secretary will determine if member intends to remain on board
Maintain and distribute list of board members along with their contact information
Keep a record of all actions; take and distribute minutes

Public Relations

Distribute event information for all media calendars; write and distribute press releases
Network with media, find and fulfill any additional media requests
Work with Arts Coordinator to develop marketable themes for annual programs
Coordinate the design and placement of all advertising (from print to radio).
Ensure LAPF visibility through directory listings, swaps, etc.

Audience Development

Perform market research to determine how best to gain new audience

Fundraising

Sell ad space in LAPF programs; arrange for in-kind donations; follow up on delivery of copy prior to each program
Find additional corporate sponsorships
Work with Arts Coordinator and grant writer to secure additional grants

Programs and Concerts

Arrange for concessions staffing, ticket collection, program distribution, refreshment set-up and clean-up, purchase of paper goods as necessary
Make arrangements with venue for presence of stagehand and give instructions

Finance

Develop and supervise adherence to annual budget
Maintain or supervise the maintenance of all financial records
Provide cash for change for concert ticket purchases at box office
Manage LAPF’s investments
File tax reports
Provide monthly financial statements to the Board
Update annual Secretary of State forms and other legal forms as needed

Historian/Librarian

Create and present annual report
Maintain historical records, including reviews and concert programs
Maintain an index of performances and dates of performance
Maintain catalog of artists’ photographs

NON-BOARD VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

Education and Outreach Intern

Help plan outreach programs
Meet with teachers, principals and other officials of local schools to discuss collaborations, needs, etc.

Marketing Intern

Help plan ways to promote our programs
Distribute flyers/posters to various community gathering points (e.g., book stores, coffee shops, libraries, arts theatres)
Target special interest groups based on the content of particular programs
Promote LAPF programs to community organizations

Fundraising Intern

Help in the implementation of fundraising projects. Sell advertising space in concert programs

Event Ushers

Collect tickets
Distribute concert programs
Assist in setting up and cleaning up green room before and after the event

ASSIST OUR COMMISSIONERS

The Arts Commissioners are always looking for enthusiastic individuals who would like to help out on any of our committees. Though a voting position on the Arts Commission must be appointed by the City's mayor, you are always welcome to join us at our monthly meetings or assist on any one of our committees.

These are just a few of the ways that you can get involved with the Lodi Arts Project Fund and the Lodi Arts Commission. If you have other ideas or if you have an experience you'd like to share, please contact us at vcarloni@lodi.gov.

Order your personalized ARTS license plate online.

Proceeds benefit arts education efforts for our kids and arts & culture programs throughout California.


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