Business Volunteers for the Arts®

Use your skills in new and challenging ways as you gain leadership experience, network and get to know an arts organization.   As the coordinating organization for BVA/Cincinnati, the Art Services matches organizations in need of specific project help with business professional volunteers, with at least 3 years of experience, in areas such as marketing, finance, board development and strategic planning. Following completion of the project BVA’s are often asked to join the Board of Trustees or continue their involvement in other ways.

Best Suited For: Business professionals interested in using their current skill sets in new and challenging ways, are interested in networking and meeting new colleagues and have a few hours per week to commit to volunteering
Projects: Volunteer matched with arts organization to work on a project that fits with both their interests and skill set
Project Scope: Most projects average 6-8 months in length, with a typical time commitment of approximately 2 hours per week.
Training: A mandatory 2-hour training session is required before being matched on a project. Training sessions are conducted in the spring and fall of each year.  Project examples include assisting with:
   * creating a marketing plan
   * strategic planning
   * accounting
   * planning special events
   * Web site development
   * graphic design
Training: Mandatory, one time 2 hour session on the specific process used to ensure success with the project
Fee: None

APPLY now to become a BVA.

For additional program information contact Heather Hallenberg, Vice President Arts Services at 513-871-2787 ext. 28 or hhallenberg@fineartsfund.org