Business Volunteers for the Arts

Business Volunteers for the Arts (BVA) is a volunteer matching program that pairs business professionals with arts organizations in many disciplines to accomplish skills-based consulting projects. The program helps business volunteers channel their valuable time, energy and expertise into projects that help arts organizations improve their business practices and succeed in fulfilling their missions. These right brain/left brain partnerships spark creative problem-solving in business and the arts.

The BVA program also provides business volunteers an opportunity to participate in a training workshop to learn more about the art of effective business consulting in a mission-driven environment.

BCA facilitates projects related to accounting, finance, law, marketing, public relations, human resources, strategic planning, information technology, graphic design, and event planning. We help shape projects to ensure they are rewarding experiences for both business professionals and arts organization participants.

The BVA program was recently featured in The Business Journal. Read the article here.

What BVA does for the arts:

• Enhances the management capacity of arts organizations with limited resources
• Strengthens and streamlines arts organizations' business practices, policies, and business skills
• Generates new resources and valuable tools to help arts organizations fulfill their missions
• Helps arts organizations develop and implement strategic plans for long-term sustainability and growth
• Fosters meaningful relationships with members of the business community

What BVA can do for you:

• Strengthen your business, consulting and problem-solving skills by adapting them to creative environments
• Enhance your ability to turn limited resources into successful outcomes
• Enable you to become an integral part of the arts and cultural community
• Help match you with the right volunteer project for your interest, experience and availability
• Expand your personal and professional networks
• Elevate your company's profile and reputation in the community

Sample BVA Projects:

Business volunteers help arts organizations in all disciplines accomplish important work that helps strengthen the organization and position it for future success. Previous projects have included:

• Reviewing and updating job descriptions and personnel policies
• Helping an organization achieve 501(c)(3) status
• Enhancing financial reporting processes and streamlining financial systems
• Establishing planned giving and fundraising programs
• Developing and implementing a new brand identity
• Developing a strategic public relations plan

Business Volunteer Application Process:

To learn more about the Business Volunteers for the Arts program, please download our printable brochure. If you are interested in participating in the Business Volunteers for the Arts program, please submit a Business Volunteer Application and resume to Susan Myers at susan@nwbca.org. More questions about the program? Give BCA a call at (503) 228-2977.

Arts Organization Application Process:

If you are interested in finding a Business Volunteer to assist your organization with a project, please download our printable arts brochure.  To participate in the program, please submit an Arts Organization Application and Project Narrative to Susan Myers at susan@nwbca.org.