Business Volunteers for the Arts

One-on-One Support! A matching service that connects volunteers from the private and public sectors with local artists and arts organizations.

Business
Volunteers

Businesses and potential volunteers

Artists &
Arts Organizations

If you’re looking for assistance

Program Overview

As a professional artist/creative, you wear a lot of hats. And sometimes, you may need a helping hand. Maybe you’re someone from the private or public sector who wants to share your skills to help the arts sector succeed. That’s where Business Volunteers for the Arts comes in.

We believe in the power of connection. This program matches local artists/arts organizations with volunteers in the community who offer pro bono support in a variety of areas. Together, we’re helping build a stronger and more resilient arts sector — one relationship at a time. 

And we’re making great strides. Since 2015, we’ve matched 92 arts members with over $128,000 worth of pro bono support.

Types of Skills

Construction ● Strategic Planning ● Governance ● Data Analysis ● Business Plan Development ● Contract Review ● Developing Marketing Plans ● Digital Marketing ● Event Planning ● Creating Estimates ● Project Management ● Proposal Editing ● Human Resources ● Leadership Development ● Legal Issues ● Accounting

Types of Matches

Over the last year, we’ve matched artists and arts organizations with professionals in the following fields:

● Legal

● Accounting

● Human Resources

● Marketing and Communication

● Governance

These matches helped resolve issues around or develop better business practices concerning:

● Contract review

● Conflict resolution and mediation

● HR policy and labour standards

● Budgeting and financial projections

● Governance and organizational structure

● Intellectual property and copyright

● Employment and labour standards review

● Album release marketing support

● Commercial leases

● Sponsorship contracts

● Incorporating a business

Feedback from recent matches!

  • Arts Member

    Honestly, this program is friggin’ fantastic and I wish more people knew about it. To be able to talk to someone for a little bit to answer some fairly specific tax questions was perfect.

    Thanks again, both to you, the program, and to the volunteer for being deadly.

  • Business Volunteer

    I am always glad to assist with this program and am grateful for the opportunity to help members of the arts community with their endeavours. I learned something new from my interactions with each of them.

  • Arts Member

    ...They were really great – efficient, professional, and friendly. They answered my questions and provided me with some legal documents to help make sure my project follows copyright laws and that I’m protected. This is a really valuable program for artists. Thank you!

Funders

Business & Arts NL acknowledges the financial assistance of the Law Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Law Foundation, established in February, 1980, provides grants to advance public understanding of the law and access to legal services.