BVA - Project Proposal Form

Business Volunteers for the Arts^®
Project Proposal Form

Business Volunteers for the Arts^® (BVA) recruits skilled Chicagoans, trains them in nonprofit practice, and matches them with organizations in need of management assistance. Consultants are thoroughly vetted, highly-qualified individuals who have subject-matter expertise and a demonstrated commitment to the arts.

Our projects are well-defined, time-limited, and strategic in nature. Your staff and board if applicable, must be prepared to 1) commit the time, energy, and focus needed to work with a BVA team; and 2) be able to implement the project's final deliverable(s) on their own.

PARTICIPATION FEE: BVA program costs are paid on a project-by-project basis. Participation fees are invoiced on a sliding scale based on organizational budget (see our website for fees). Participation fees will be invoiced at the beginning of projects.

Have a question about this form? Email Constanza Mendoza at cmendoza@artsbiz-chicago.org or call 312-372-1876 x 105.

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Date * +

Organization/ Business Name *

First Name *

Last Name *

Title *

Pronouns

Example: she / her / hers

Email *

Phone *

Website *

Operating Budget for Last Fiscal Year *

Does your business have general liability insurance? *

Number of Staff (Do not include board members in your volunteer numbers) *

	FULL-TIME	PART-TIME
PAID STAFF	FULL-TIME	PART-TIME
VOLUNTEER STAFF	FULL-TIME	PART-TIME
ARTISTS/EDUCATORS	FULL-TIME	PART-TIME

Current Board Size *

What is your project's primary area of focus? * 🛈

Please list the top three communites you serve through programs/ offerings. *

	you must have at least one item; Ex: "Englewood" or "Lakeview"
#1 community name	you must have at least one item; Ex: "Englewood" or "Lakeview"
#2 community name	you must have at least one item; Ex: "Englewood" or "Lakeview"
#3 community name	you must have at least one item; Ex: "Englewood" or "Lakeview"

Please list the zip codes representing the three primary location(s) of the beneficiaries of and/ or participants at your programs/ offerings. *

	you must have at least one item
#1 Zip Code	you must have at least one item
#2 Zip Code	you must have at least one item
#3 Zip Code	you must have at least one item

What language do you use to describe or introduce your organization/ business? (What's your mission, vision, elevator pitch, and/or boilerplate text?) * 🛈

Describe the proposed project. *

What's the current need for this project? *

What are the goals/objectives of this project? *

What would you like to specifically see—or have—as part of the project's final deliverable(s)? *

Describe how the proposed goals/ objectives/ deliverables of this project will help you achieve or sustain your Artistic Mission or Vision. *

Are there any time constraints or deadlines we need to take into account for this project?

Describe any work that has been accomplished to date.

Has your staff agreed upon the need for this project? *

YES

NO

Has your board approved this project? *

YES	NO
NA

Will there be other staff members, board members, and/or volunteers serving on your project team? (Please list their names and positions.) *

Please attach any background or supplemental materials that would help our Business Volunteers understand your project (e.g. board lists, financial statements, past strategic plans, et cetera).

Board Development	Business Planning & Development
Communications Planning	Strategic Planning
Financial Planning	Marketing
Branding	Human Resources
Retreat Facilitation	Market Research
Data Analysis	Facilities Planning
Other Other