Individual Engagement Plan (IEP)

January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026

The intent of the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) Board Individual Engagement Plan (IEP) is to ensure that the organization thrives and grows while embracing your individual board service goals and skills. 

The organization appreciates and relies on all the ways you contribute through your TIME, TALENT, TREASURE, and TIES. We envision your contribution is achieved through a combination of professional guidance, hands-on volunteering, personal giving, corporate support, program and event attendance, membership cultivation, new funding development, and advocating for CBCA’s mission and goals. 

With CBCA’s new Strategic Plan launching in 2026, it will guide Board priorities while also incorporating flexibility to allow for diverse types of contributions, as the IEP recognizes that each Board Member will contribute in many valuable and varied ways.

Thank you for all your efforts and support on behalf of CBCA.

Note: Any field in the form that is marked as “required” must be filled out in order to submit the form. This does not mean that you are “required” to fulfill the goals/information you submit.

2026 Board Individual Engagement Plan (IEP) Form

PART IA: GENERAL QUESTIONS, CBCA's Strategic Plan

CBCA’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan has three overarching goals: I) Align business model and organizational capacity to ensure sustainability, impact, and relevancy. II) Foster and expand business engagement in support of arts & culture in Colorado. III) Cultivate statewide presence through awareness, advocacy and activities for and with Colorado communities.
With these goals in mind, what considerations, ideas and/or questions do you have?
How do you intend to support these goals as a Board Member? As you consider establishing your 2026 IEP goals, what are your top priorities?
Are there particular interests, skills or specialized expertise you can contribute that align with the goals of the strategic plan? Are there particular areas you want to learn more about to expand your own professional development?

PART IB: GENERAL QUESTIONS

What resources and/or knowledge do you need to achieve your goals as a Board Member and to have a meaningful Board experience?
What do you like best about serving on the Board (for newly elected Board Members, what are you most excited about serving on the Board)?
What is something you would like to see changed or improved upon (for newly elected Board Members, do you have any concerns or questions at this time)?
Is there anything you would like to add?

PART II: TIME/TALENT

CBCA values the time you spend volunteering as a Board and Committee Member, as well as the talent and expertise you bring to this role. Please share how you would like to engage your time and talent as a CBCA Board Member in this section.
In 2026, CBCA Board members will attend and participate in 6 Board meetings and one full day retreat (see 2026 board schedule). The majority of meetings will be hosted virtually over Zoom, with two in-person/hybrid meetings held in January and May, and a Fall in-person retreat in October (although these dates may shift). From time to time, a conflict may arise and you are not able to attend. We ask that you prioritize these meetings in your schedule. If you must miss a meeting due to an emergency or unforeseen conflict, we ask that you notify the board chair and executive director. Do you foresee any challenges with attending and participating in Board meetings and/or the retreat?
Committee Participation(Required)
Participation on at least one Board Committee is required. Check all that apply that you are interested in:
Leadership Interest
Are there areas of leadership that you would like to pursue? Please check all that apply.
CBCA Program Participation Interest
You can participate in CBCA’s many programs by hosting, volunteering, presenting, attending, etc. Check all that apply.
Please explain how you'd like to participate in the programs you selected above

PART III: TREASURE (Give & Get)

CBCA relies on the generosity and financial contributions of its Board Members to sustain programmatic and operational functions. The treasure you contribute may include individual donations, corporate sponsorships, membership, and table/ticket purchases.
CBCA membership is a Board requirement. Please confirm that you, as an individual, or your company is a current CBCA Member in good standing. Please specify at what level below, and if you are not sure what level membership you are, you can ask the CBCA staff or look up CBCA’s membership levels at cbca.org/membership. Please list the membership level as a dollar amount (Example: "$1,890")

Give: Personal Contributions

The Board has a collective stretch goal to contribute $25,000 through individual Board gifts to CBCA in 2026. Although Board Members are not required to meet a personal give/get, we encourage Board members to make a donation in support of the organization so that we can achieve 100% Board giving. As you consider a personal donation amount, we hope you will put CBCA in your top philanthropic endeavors and make a personal gift at a level that is meaningful to you. Please share your personal goal for giving below. (Please provide an estimated annual personal gift vs. TBD; we appreciate you including a specific personal giving goal toward the overall Board giving goal, although we understand personal circumstances and ability to give can change). Example: "$1,000"
Personal Gift Timing(Required)
When and how do you plan to make your personal gift(s) (e.g. monthly giving, one time donation, company match)?
Matching Gifts(Required)
Will your company be matching donation(s)?

Get: Other Contributions

Will you enroll yourself or will your company/organization enroll someone in the 2026-27 Leadership Arts program to commence in September 2026? (Leadership Arts pricing for the most recent cohort is $2,250 for CBCA Members and $2,750 for non-Members). Please share the name of the participant and the expected tuition amount.
Will you or your company purchase a table or ticket(s) to the Business for the Arts Awards luncheon on Tuesday, April 21, 2026? (Ticket and table pricing for the 2026 Business for the Arts Awards is as follows: $3,000 Premier Table, $2,000 Member Table, $2,500 non-Member table, $200 individual Member ticket, and $250 individual Non-Member ticket.)
Will you or your company sponsor a CBCA program or event? If yes, explain.
Does your company provide foundation funding that CBCA could apply for? If yes, explain.
Will you solicit individuals or gifts from others (e.g., invitations to fundraisers that result in gifts)? If yes, explain.
Please record your total anticipated financial contribution below. This is a sum of all items in the Treasure section. Please make your best estimate by listing a number below. Example: "$1,000". This can be discussed and adjusted as needed throughout the year.

PART IV: TIES

The connections and introductions you bring to CBCA are vital to the organization’s fundraising efforts and helps grow an inclusive CBCA circle of members and friends. Consider your current social and professional networks/relationships and how those can be a part of your individual engagement plan.
What other Boards and Committees do you serve on? Do you think your work there might intersect with CBCA?
Please explain how you would like to leverage your network to support CBCA and how best we can support you.

New Member Solicitation

CBCA appreciates board members’ help in soliciting new members. Please list at least two prospects you will work on cultivating for CBCA membership in 2026.
Please list Prospect 1's name and/or company
Please list Prospect 1's name and/or company
New Member Solicitation Actions(Required)
Please select the actions that best align with how you plan to engage these prospects
Can you help solicit new individual donors for CBCA? If so, please identify the prospects, actions, and frequency:
New Individual Donor Solicitation Actions
Please select the actions that best align with how you plan to engage these prospects
Are you interested in hosting a CBCA fundraiser or cultivation event (e.g. home or garden party, cultural outing, or reception)? Staff is considering May and September 2026 for two fundraising events. Please explain. If "yes," please also share the best timing for you to host.
Will you assist in identifying, soliciting, or obtaining program and/or event sponsors (e.g. Awards, Leadership Arts, CAFTA, ACI, advocacy)? Please explain

Thank you!

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