Board of Directors
The board partners with WDC staff to further the mission of the Women’s Drum Center
OUR MISSION: Create vitality, resilience, and interconnectedness through world percussion.
OUR VISION: Transform lives and communities through percussion and normalize an environment in which all people thrive.
OUR CORE VALUES:
We are a powerful community that positively centers women of all ages as leaders and collaborators.
We celebrate the origins of the music we play and the ability of drumming to connect people across cultures and generations.
We express joy and gratitude through our words, thoughts, and actions.
What does the board do?
Establish long-range goals and guide organizational planning
Be a steward of the WDC’s financial resources
Review and approve the annual budget
Determine and approve staff salaries
Monitor WDC financial performance throughout the year
Develop administration policies to sustain the WDC
Participate in fundraising and concert planning
Provide council on marketing, business, and programming
Advocate for women and the Women’s Drum Center
Apply to join the WDC Board!
Board Member Application
We’re always looking for talented women to join our team. Please complete the application below and WDC leadership will follow up with you directly.
Board Member Expectations:
Serve a two-year term, renewable as deemed appropriate
Attend monthly meetings as available, including one annual strategic planning meeting
Attend at least two WDC events or performances per year
Volunteer time and skills to serve the Women's Drum Center’s mission, vision, and values
Contribute financially according to one’s means
Disclose potential conflicts of interest to the Board Chair
No former board experience required!
