Interested in getting involved working with arts organizations?

Complete the volunteer application and forward it to Leslie Whitesel at artssac@yahoo.com
Or, mail your application to:
Arts & Business Council of Sacramento
2030 Del Paso Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95815-3022

Business support is critical to help arts and cultural organizations flourish. Members of the community put their expertise to work for their favorite arts or cultural organization.

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.

The 2007-2008 Business Volunteers for the Arts Program is underwritten by Sports Leisure Vacations.

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!

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;

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: