CALL FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS,
PROLOGUE PERFORMING ARTS

About Prologue Performing Arts
Established in 1966, Prologue Performing Arts is a not-for-profit charitable organization that
facilitates access to performing arts experiences in schools and communities across Ontario.
Prologue facilitates over 1,750 performances and workshops that reach 500,000 young people
across Ontario each year!

Board of Directors Opportunity
As a not-for-profit arts organization with a strategic growth plan in place for the next few years,
we are looking for members to compliment our Board of Directors. The Board of Directors’
primary roles are fiduciary responsibility, governance, and hiring leadership.

We have recently identified key strategic initiatives that will be carried out to increase exposure
of Prologue’s brand, digitally revitalize the organization, present the highest quality of
performing arts opportunities, and ensure all youth across Ontario have access to the
performing arts.

Prologue Performing Arts Board members will work with the Executive Director and staff to
steward the following key objectives:

  1. Build a sustainable growing operation
  2. Enhance our position and brand awareness
  3. Curate diverse, representative, pro-active programming
  4. Develop diverse revenue streams
  5. Increase access for our programs across Ontario

Expected Commitment from Board Members

Annual Giving: Board members are expected to make a tax-deductible contribution each year.

Board Attendance: Board members are expected to attend all meetings in person or via virtual
meeting link. There are 6 board meetings that take place each year and one Annual General
Meeting, as well as committee meetings that take place 2-3 times per year.

Committee Participation: Board members are requested to join at least one of Prologue’s
Committees, which include the Programming, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, and Nominating
Committee.Annual Fundraiser: Board members are requested to attend and support Prologue’s annual
fundraiser.

Social Media Engagement: Board members are encouraged to engage with and/or share
Prologue-related social media posts to increase awareness and visibility.

Length of Term
Members are expected to serve for a minimum of one (1) year and are eligible for re-election at
the annual general meeting.

To apply:
The Nomination Committee is particularly interested in all candidates that have a passion for
arts education and supporting an organization that strives to grow every year with new and
exciting opportunities.

  • Please submit a cover letter and your résumé / CV to maria@prologue.org
  • All applicants must complete this application to be considered for the position.
  • All cover letters and résumé / CVs will be reviewed by the Committee to be selected for an
    interview.

Prologue Performing Arts is strongly committed to equity and inclusion within the community
and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including Persons with Disabilities,
Persons of Colour, Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIAP community members.

We thank all applicants in advance, however only those selected for an interview will be
contacted.