Overview
Associate Board Member (volunteer) Jobs in Remote at Dance Is Life
Job Description – Associate Board Member
Our Mission
Our mission is to connect and inspire individuals and communities through music and movement. We cultivate interpersonal connection and creative expression by revitalizing and reclaiming cultural and historic spaces for the dance community, hosting free public events across New York each year. These gatherings bring together people from diverse cultural, artistic, musical, and dance backgrounds. Our events create spaces that honor queer identities and disabled communities. Love and inclusivity are part of our core values and we desire all to feel seen, valued, and safe.
Empathy drives our work. We are fueled by the exchange of culture, education, and artistic expression, and we believe deeply in the power of social dance and music to transform public spaces into places of belonging.
Position Overview:
*This is a volunteer position*
Dance Is Life is seeking passionate, well-connected professionals from across the United States to serve on its inaugural Associate Board.
The Associate Board is a national network of emerging leaders who believe in the power of culture, dance, and storytelling to strengthen communities. Members serve as ambassadors, fundraisers, connectors, and strategic thought partners while helping expand Dance Is Life’s national reach.
Unlike a governing board, the Associate Board has no fiduciary or governance responsibilities. Instead, members work alongside the CEO and Chief Development Officer to increase philanthropic support, cultivate relationships, raise awareness, and open doors to new opportunities.
The Ideal candidate is an individual who is a collaborator more than a volunteer. The strongest candidates are professionals who enjoy bringing people together, cultivating relationships, opening doors, and helping organizations grow. Whether through philanthropy, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, or strategic introductions, Associate Board members play a vital role in ensuring Dance Is Life has the resources to expand its mission and deepen its impact across the country.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising
- Help secure individual, corporate, and foundation support for Dance Is Life.
- Make introductions to prospective donors, sponsors, and partners.
- Participate in annual fundraising campaigns.
- Leverage personal and professional networks to generate philanthropic opportunities.
- Attend donor cultivation events when possible.
- Encourage attendance and sponsorship for fundraising events.
- Participate in peer-to-peer fundraising efforts.
Relationship Building
- Introduce Dance Is Life to new audiences nationwide.
- Build relationships with business leaders, philanthropists, community organizations, and cultural institutions.
- Identify opportunities for partnerships and collaborations.
- Connect the CEO and CDO with individuals who can advance the organization’s mission
Brand Ambassador
- Represent Dance Is Life within professional and civic networks.
- Promote organizational initiatives through social media and personal outreach.
- Attend performances, community events, and virtual programming when possible.
- Share the organization’s impact with prospective supporters.
Strategic Engagement
Members are encouraged to provide ideas and feedback to the CEO and Chief Development Officer regarding:
- Fundraising strategies
- Corporate partnerships
- National expansion opportunities
- Community engagement
- Marketing and visibility
- Emerging trends and opportunities
Annual Give/Get Requirement
- Each Associate Board member is responsible for a minimum annual $1,000 give/get commitment.
- This requirement may be fulfilled through any combination of:
- A personal charitable contribution
- Donations secured from friends, family, colleagues, or professional contacts
- Corporate matching gifts
- Event sponsorships
- Peer-to-peer fundraising
- Approved in-kind contributions or sponsorships that directly offset organizational expenses
*For example, a member may personally contribute $500 and raise the remaining $500 through their network.
Annual Expectations
Associate Board members agree to:
- Fulfill the annual $1,000 give/get commitment
- Attend four Associate Board meetings annually
- Participate in at least one fundraising or donor-cultivation event each year
- Introduce at least five qualified prospective donors, sponsors, partners, or supporters annually
- Participate in fundraising campaigns and donor outreach
- Promote Dance Is Life within their personal and professional networks
What Members Gain
Associate Board members receive the opportunity to:
- Expand their national professional network.
- Develop philanthropic leadership experience.
- Work closely with the CEO and Chief Development Officer.
- Help shape the future growth of Dance Is Life.
- Connect with artists, philanthropists, and business leaders.
- Strengthen their nonprofit fundraising and leadership experience.
- Create meaningful impact by preserving and celebrating culture through dance.
Ideal Professional Backgrounds
We welcome professionals from diverse industries, including:
Finance Corporate Leadership Entertainment Arts & Culture Law Healthcare Real Estate Technology Marketing & Communications Philanthropy Sports Media Entrepreneurship Hospitality Higher Education
Required Qualifications
- Mid-level to senior professionals.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to attend networking events.
- Well-connected within their industry or community.
- Comfortable making introductions and opening doors.
- Excellent relationship builders.
- Enthusiastic advocates for Dance Is Life’s mission.
- Nonprofit board experience is a plus, but not required.
Preferred Attributes
The strongest Associate Board members are people who light up bringing others together for a cause. We’re looking for individuals who are:
- Community-minded — genuinely energized about preserving Latin, music, and dance culture and creating joyful, accessible public spaces.
- Generous connectors — comfortable making introductions and cultivating relationships without being asked twice.
- Inclusive in spirit — welcoming of people of all abilities, identities, and expressions, in step with our value of Inclusivity.
- Reliable & engaged — able to show up consistently for meetings, events, and outreach commitments.
- Passionate advocates — enthusiastic about arts, culture, equity, education, or community development, and excited to champion that passion publicly.
- Philanthropically minded — interested in nonprofit leadership and comfortable supporting fundraising goals.
Location: Nationwide (United States)
Reports To: CDO
Job Type: Approximately 4-6 hours per month
Term: Two-year renewable appointment
Pay: Up to $1.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote
Title: Associate Board Member (volunteer)
Company: Dance Is Life
Location: Remote
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