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Connecting Board Leadership Training (BLT) Graduates with Cultural Partners

Date: September 22, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 6:30 PM
Location: National Nordic Museum – 2655 NW Market St, Seattle, 98107

ArtsFund is excited to host a board matching event that connects graduates of our Board Leadership Training (BLT) program with organizations from our Cultural Partners Network. This gathering supports building a stronger, more diverse, and more representative nonprofit boards—and offers a unique opportunity for BLT graduates to explore real board placement possibilities.

ATTENDEE FORM

What to Expect

  • BLT Graduate Participation: Graduates from recent years’ cohorts who are ready to bring their skills and passion to an arts and culture board.
  • Cultural Partner Presentations: A curated selection of 7–10 organizations will each give a 2–3 minute presentation highlighting their mission, board service needs, and opportunities for engagement.

Event Structure

4:00 PM – Check-in

4:30 PM – Welcome remarks from ArtsFund staff

4:45 PM – Cultural Partner presentations (2–3 minutes each)

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Unstructured networking time with food and wine provided

For Cultural Partners

If your organization is part of the Cultural Partner Network and you’re interested in presenting, please complete the Presentation Interest Form no later than Friday, August 22, 2025.

Please Note:

  • We have a limited number of spaces for organizations to present. If interest exceeds availability, presenters will be curated to reflect diversity in artistic discipline, budget size, and cultural perspective.
  • All selected organizations will receive clear guidance, presentation materials, and marketing support leading up to the event.
  • If your organization is not one of those selected to present, you are still welcome to attend.
  • Presentation materials will be shared in advance with participants to help facilitate connections.

Accessibility

  • ASL interpretation
  • Visual description during presentations and brief remarks
  • Wheelchair-accessible venue

There is space on the registration form to indicate any additional accessibility needs. You may also contact Programs Coordinator Naunica Hull at cpn@artsfund.org with specific requests or questions.