2018-399-E Arts - Hillsborough Arts Council salary support arts grant

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DocuSign Envelope ID: 6C20D6C2- CD25- 4B09- 85C1- D62726BBA343 Request Summary As we have finished our second year having a part -time program coordinator, the HAC has seen significant change. In June, after an extensive search and with the help of the OC Arts Commission, we hired a new program coordinator with qualifications in non - profit management and development that match our needs well into the future. Her focus on the logistical support of our volunteers, events and programs has freed up some of the Board members' time to focus on more strategic tasks, but not nearly enough. Our goal is to offer our part -time program coordinator a full -time executive director position. By increasing her hours and status we will be able to: • develop marketing plans to attract more volunteers, donations, grants and major sponsors • institute formal strategic planning and organizational development • increase net operating income from retail and educational operations through consigning and contracting with more artists and increasing the diversity of communities served • develop closer relationships with community, business and government leaders • plan revenue generating programs such as art classes for the general public, schools and community centers Organizational Goals As a volunteer- driven organization, the HAC has the ability to remain flexible, adaptable and financially frugal. However, with the Arts Commission's support, we are in a unique position to play a broader, more sustainable and strategic role in the arts by better: - promoting, strengthening and growing art -based economic development in Hillsborough - employing artists to offer classes and educational programming - supporting and connecting Hillsborough and Northern Orange County's artists and community members - co- branding Hillsborough as an arts destination with our government, for profit and nonprofit partners This year we have many opportunities to help advance the arts in this area of the county. - Board development has and will bring several skills to the organization including finance, public relations, diversity and local government involvement. - Establishing the position of executive director will help us run the organization in a more stream - lined, cohesive way, relieving the board of day -to -day operations. The board will then have the opportunity to focus on good governance, outreach and fundraising. - We're working closely with the OC Arts Commission to identify the needs of the art community in the county and specifically in Hillsborough. We are a part of three OCAC working groups: Art Space, Arts Leadership and an Arts Organization group. We have gained good insight to the challenges and successes of the participants of the group including Chapel Hill, Carrboro, UNC and a broad cross section of artists and organization.