History
Her Voice Productions, founded in 1997, is a 150-voice women’s choral group. Originally funded and sponsored by the Phillips YWCA in Minneapolis, its members represent a diversity of age, income, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, abilities, religion, musical skill and experience, and location of residence within the Twin Cities area. Her Voice Productions employs two part-time artistic staff members (artistic director, accompanist), a part-time concert producer and a part-time executive director. All members of the Choir are volunteers, as are the members of the Board of Directors.
Her Voice Productions began rehearsals in September 1997, with approximately 20 singers. Since that time, Her Voice Productions has grown to over 150 members, recruited through flyers, advertisements and announcements in women’s publications and by word of mouth. In 1998, a Board of Directors was formed, and the Choir received 501(c)(3) status. The Choir rehearses once per week for two hours.
Strategic Priories
- Expand Twin Cities Girls’ Choir as a program of Her Voice Productions
- Achieve better financial stability
- Enhance internal and external communications
Annual Budget: $230,000 – Foundations, Individual Contributions, Government Grants or Contracts
Skills
Her Voice Productions are seeking board members with skills in the following areas:
- Financial Management
- Fundraising
- Marketing and Communications
- Strategic and Business Planning
Her Voice Productions’ next term for new board members begins July 2023.
Information
- Number of members currently: 13
- Meeting time and frequency: 11 meetings annually
- Meeting location: Minneapolis
- Does nonprofit carry liability insurance? Yes
Expectations
- Time Expectation: Up to 5 hours/month
- Financial Contribution Required: Yes, at a level meaningful to the board member.
- Service on Committee Required: Yes
- Length of Term: 3 Years
- Renewable: Yes