Returning Ambassador & Board Interest Form

Returning Member Skill/Interest Survey

Thank you for your service with ArtsEd Washington's Community Ambassador program or Board of Directors during the previous year!

As cohorts change from year to year, you might find that your unique skills could better suit the Board of Directors OR the Ambassador Program. We invite you to share what you are most interested in pursuing for next year.

And we hope you will help us grow by encouraging new folks from your community to join us as well!

Board Members

Are leaders with knowledge and skills such as:
-Advocacy and systems change
-Community engagement and PR
-Educational leadership
-Financial oversight and fundraising
-Organizational development

And want to:
-Ensure the successful implementation of AEW’s Mission
-Deepen your understanding of equity and arts in our schools
-Impact arts education at the regional and statewide level
-Attend 1 virtual meeting or asynchronous conversation per month
-Contribute financially through donations or fundraising
-Expand your networking with other regional leaders
-Serve for at least one term of approximately 2 years from original application

Community Ambassadors

Are connected with local arts, education, or equity work such as:
-School employee or retiree
-College student studying arts and/or education
-Professional artist who partners with local schools
-Local business person who supports local schools
-Parent/guardian of a student who loves the arts

And want to:
-Share about your community with other Ambassadors
-Learn more about arts education in your schools
-Expand your local network
-Attend 1 virtual meeting or asynchronous conversation per month
-Establish a deeper connection with ArtsEd Washington
-Advocate for the arts in your local school system
-Serve for at least one term of approximately 1 year from original application
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Name*

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For the 2026-2027 year, I am most interested in:

Serving as a Community AmbassadorServing on the Board of DirectorsServing as an officer on the Executive Board of Directors

Which elements of the Ambassador program interest you most at this time?

Rows	My very top interest	Very Interested	Somewhat interested	Little to no interest
Additional training to become a presenter of ArtsEd materials
Advocating alongside other AEW members
Invitation to join committees with Board Members
Monthly discussions with Ambassadors via Zoom, including breakout groups
Monthly check in with ArtsEd Washington leadership
Opportunity to invite others to local school or community events
Receiving clock hours (for educators)
Representing ArtsEd at local or regional events
Shared folders with arts advocacy and funding materials
Slack or Zoom channels for informal conversations with other Ambassadors
Utilizing ArtsEd's resources to support my local school(s)
Visiting with ArtsEd members in person at nearby events
Other (Comment below.)

Which topics are you most interested in exploring with ArtsEd Washington and other Ambassadors next year?

Rows	My very top interest	Very Interested	Somewhat interested	Little to no interest
Arts access in elementary vs middle vs high school
Arts access in specific disciplines such as dance, media arts, music, theatre, visual art
Arts access for under-supported student groups such as language learners, special ed, juvenile justice, etc.
Arts in online learning environments
Artificial intelligence in the arts and/or learning
Career connected learning (CTE, internships, etc.)
Collaborating with booster clubs or PTAs
Connecting community arts organizations and professionals to local schools
Data exploration of arts access in Washington
Local advocacy needs and strategies
Other (Comment below.)

Ambassador meetings will most often be 90 minutes. We understand that occasionally absences do occur, but overall reliability and engagement is critical to the success of our mission. Which of the following are most often available in your schedule?*

Tuesdays between 5PM and 7PMTuesdays between 6PM and 8PMWednesdays between 5PM and 7PMWednesdays between 6PM and 8PMThursdays between 5PM and 7PMThursdays between 6PM and 8PMSaturdays between 9AM and 11AMSaturdays between 10AM and 12PM

Which Board of Directors committee(s) are you most interested in joining:*

Rows	Very Interested	Somewhat Interested	Little to No Interest
Executive Committee (made up of Officers)
Fundraising and Fundraising Events Committee
Government Relations, Advocacy Committee
Marketing, Public Relations Committee
Strategic Planning, Org. Development Committee
Other (Comment below.)

To reduce the monetary obstacle that often limits diversity on Boards, we do not require large membership fees. However, Board Members are still important to ensuring the financial sustainability of our organization! What contributions interest you for the upcoming term?

Rows	Very Interested	Somewhat interested	Little to no interest
Help to plan ArtsEd fundraisers
Help with grant writing
Host an ArtsEd fundraiser (film screening, networking event, sip & paint, etc.)
Introduce ArtsEd to a local funder, foundation, etc.
Make bi-annual donations (July and January)
Make monthly donations (starting in June)
Periodically share donation requests with friends, family, or colleagues
Represent ArtsEd at a local event for donor visibility
Secure in-kind donations for ArtsEd events
Secure a matching donation from your employer
Teach a class and donate the proceeds
Write thank you notes and appeals to previous donors
Other (Comment below.)

Board meetings will most often be 90 minutes or 2 hrs, depending on the alternating cadence of committee meetings. We understand that occasionally absences do occur, but overall reliability and engagement is critical to the success of our mission. Which of the following are most often available in your schedule?*

Mondays between 5PM and 7PMMondays between 6PM and 8PMTuesdays between 5PM and 7PMTuesdays between 6PM and 8PMWednesdays between 5PM and 7PMWednesdays between 6PM and 8PMThursdays between 5PM and 7PMThursdays between 6PM and 8PMSaturdays between 9AM and 11AMSaturdays between 10AM and 12PM
If you are a current Ambassador interested in joining the Board of Directors, please attach your resume and answer the additional question below. (Not required for returning board members)

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If you move to the Board of Directors, what do you envision contributing to ArtsEd Washington's mission that would be different from your experience as an Ambassador? Anything else you'd like to include about your skills or training that hasn't been addressed?

ArtsEd Washington is committed to maintaining a safe and trustworthy organization, consistent with common school policies. Therefore, we ask all our leaders to self-attest to their eligibility for service, including confirmation of any relevant criminal history. Information provided will remain confidential and will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from selection.

Please use this infographic from Seattle Public schools to determine your eligibility.
What is your eligibility status regarding criminal history and service as a board member?

I meet all eligibility criteria according to the SPS infographicI meet all eligibility criteria according to the SPS infographicUnsure. Please contact me to discuss further.
What other comments or questions do you have about your role or about the year ahead?

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Returning Member Skill/Interest Survey