leadership arts

Colorado Business Committee for the Arts conducts this unique board leadership program in Denver. Leadership Arts is the only nonprofit arts Board training in Colorado.

Read about Leadership Arts in the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

For the current class, click here: Denver

This innovative eight-month program trains business people in skills such as strategic planning, advocacy, legal and fiscal stewardship, governance, and fundraising that enhance their leadership abilities and prepare them to serve on boards of directors of nonprofit cultural organizations. The program creates a forum for the exchange of ideas and information between the business and arts sectors.

Leadership Arts is for you if you… • Want to learn more about arts and cultural organizations and opportunities in metro Denver and Colorado • Want to develop business and nonprofit leadership skills • Want to serve or are serving on the board of directors of nonprofit cultural organizations • Want to make a contribution to the community • Want to represent your company through community leadership

Leadership Arts is for your company if it • Wants to provide stimulating professional development opportunities • Wants to build individual leadership skills such as strategic planning, fiscal and legal stewardship, advocacy, and governance • Wants to support employee volunteerism and community engagement • Wants to have trained employees representing your company on nonprofit boards of directors • Wants to increase company visibility and respect as a supporter of the community and arts

For the schedule of sessions, brochure, and application, select the location desired: Denver

For profiles of Colorado arts and cultural organizations seeking new board members, visit www.cbca.org/commcboard.asp.