Since
1987, the Arts & Business Council of Sacramento
has promoted mutually beneficial partnerships
between businesses and arts groups. Through its programs
the Council brings expertise, resources and leadership
talent from the business world to the arts community.
Businesses benefit through meaningful volunteer
opportunities for employees, improved access to arts
resources
and the opportunity to be a part of a community
enhanced by the presence of a vibrant arts sector.
For 22 years our flagship program, Business Volunteers for the Arts, has worked to strengthen the planning and management of arts organizations, helping them contribute to our communities’ education, workforce, and economic development efforts. $15,000 in pro-bono services were provided in 2008.
Arts Assistance
Apply for assistance
through the Business Volunteers for the Arts program. BVA recruits and trains business professionals to serve as pro bono consultants to local non-profit arts and cultural organizations. After receiving your application we will meet with you to carefully define your needs. Then your organization will be matched to a trained volunteer who will serve as a consultant for your project, free of charge.
Learn more and apply now!
Check out the current roster of available volunteers.
The 2007-2009 Business Volunteers for the Arts Program is underwritten by Sports Leisure Vacations.
BVA volunteers have…
- An interest in arts and culture in the Sacramento area;
- 3-5 years professional experience;
- Expertise applicable to assisting an arts/cultural organization;
- The ability to encourage change;
- The ability to commit approximately 5-10 hours per month and
one year of service.
In return, BVA volunteers…
- Become an integral part of Sacamento’s arts and cultural
community;
- Strengthen business skills by creatively channeling them to
a new arena;
- Learn how to turn limited resources into successful outcomes;
- Receive training on how to consult to arts and cultural nonprofits;
Interested in getting involved working with arts organizations?
Complete the volunteer application and
forward it to Michelle Alexander at michelle@sacabc.org
Or, mail
your application to:
Arts & Business Council of Sacramento
1931 H St.
Sacramento, CA 95811
Project-driven Business Assistance
Volunteers are needed with expertise in a specific area of
interest. Each project is custom-designed to suit the needs
of the participating nonprofit in the areas of:
- Computer Information/Technology
- Event Planning
- Graphic Design
- Financial Accounting and Planning
- Fundraising
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing and Market Research
- Organizational Management
- Public relations/Advertising
- Strategic Planning/Program Development
- And more…
Interested? Contact us
to volunteer or learn more about the BVA program.
You can download the Volunteer Application
here.
Benefits to Businesses
Our programs and services are designed to be mutually beneficial
for participating arts and cultural organizations, business
professionals and companies. We aim to:
- Develop leaders in the business community with
the knowledge, commitment, and enthusiasm to provide leadership
to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations.
- Cultivate business expertise and resources from the business
sector to provide pro bono assistance
to arts and cultural organizations. Business professionals develop new skills
and expand their professional networks.
- Give business leaders an opportunity to make an impact on the
region through meaningful involvement with the arts.
- Generate opportunities for business professionals to enjoy
the region’s rich arts and cultural activities while
networking with other influential and creative people.
Companies who support and participate
in the Arts & Business Council programs include:
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