How we govern

Committees & governance.

Four standing committees carry the work between board meetings. Marketing now lives under Programs; Development owns fundraising as its own committee.

Programs Committee

Now includes Marketing

Charge: Quality, alignment, and impact of Cultura West's programs — events, cultural experiences, the membership experience, and all marketing and communications.

Chair: Programs Committee Chair · Cadence: Monthly or as needed

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Development Committee

Fundraising

Charge: Sustainability and revenue — sponsorships, donors, partnerships, fundraising campaigns, and stewardship of the people who fund the work.

Chair: Development Committee Chair · Cadence: Monthly or as needed

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Governance Committee

Board health & compliance

Charge: Board recruitment and onboarding, bylaws and policy, conflict-of-interest administration, and compliance with nonprofit standards.

Chair: Governance Committee Chair · Cadence: Quarterly or as needed

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Finance Committee

Stewardship of money

Charge: Budget oversight, financial reporting, audit/review readiness, and the financial controls that keep Cultura West accountable.

Chair: Treasurer · Cadence: Monthly or as needed

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Resources

Committee documents.

  • Committee Charter Template PDF · CMS Documents library
  • Committee Member Onboarding Checklist PDF · CMS Documents library