Board of Directors - Positions Open

Join our Board - When you join DC Collaborative, you commit to advancing equitable access to arts and humanities for DC students.

Mission

DC Collaborative is a service organization for arts and humanities supporters who are committed to advancing equitable access for DC public school students. We envision a future where the arts and humanities are essential to public education, producing creative, innovative, and active members of a more equitable and vibrant society

Impact

For 27 years, DC Collaborative’s measurable impact has included expanding outreach to DC public schools, ensuring that thousands of students experience relevant programs, and growing our network of community partners.

Value

DC Collaborative addresses inequitable access to effective education, which includes arts and cultural experiences. Our model is built around three core components: education program facilitation, professional development for educators and partners, and data-informed advocacy. Through this interconnected model, the Collaborative strengthens the arts education ecosystem—ensuring teachers and cultural partners have the tools and support they need to thrive. By supporting schools, students, and partners holistically, we are cultivating a learning environment where engagement, belonging, and creativity are possible for every DC student.

What we are looking for

The particular skills and experiences we are seeking to add to DC Collaborative’s board include, but are not limited to:

• Experience in accounting, finance, or as a CPA
• Experience in law/legal matters
• Proven success in development/fundraising/donor relations
• Experience in corporate communications/marketing and public relations
• Experience in hospitality leadership
• Experience in government relations

We are looking for a diverse group of new board members with a wide range of lived experiences that collectively represent the richness of the city. We further encourage candidates with the following perspectives to apply:

• Young/emerging professionals
• Professionals of the global majority
• Individuals with a personal background in a public school system and/or living in an urban environment
• Professional background at a small or mid-sized cultural organization
• Professionals with strong skills in facilitation, project management, and/or organizing

The commitment

• Three-year term
• An onboarding session
• An annual give/get commitment (required min $2,000)
• Joining DC Collaborative at the Ambassador member level
• Attending monthly Board meetings
• Participating in a Board committee
• Attending DC Collaborative events throughout the year
• Spend three hours per month [not including board meetings] on additional board activities, assignments, and reading

How to apply

If you’re interested in joining the board, please fill out an application via this Google Form by February 20, 2026. Interviews will be held in March 2026. Final decisions will be made in April for new members to begin May 2026.

For any questions, please email DC Collaborative’s Executive Director, Alorie Clark, at alorie@dccollaborative.org.