<h1 style="text-align: center;">Art is Social. Art is a Catalyst.</h1><h3 style="text-align: center;">Arts Humanitas is curating a cultural climate: art salons, art and nature trips, and eventually a biennale featuring artists, insightful climate talks, and creative initiatives to recognize a select group of the best San Francisco &amp; international artists whose work is rooted in the awe of nature, to reconnect us to nature through art and inspire climate stewardship and regenerative action.</h3><h4>Recognizing that art has the power to uplift, connect us to something greater, and help us make sense of the world through artfully expressed experience, we felt called to share this regenerative force with others. From this conviction, Arts Humanitas was born.</h4><h4 style="text-align: right;">VISION We envision a world where people who seek inspiration, value lived experience, and embrace reflection can access moments of awe, meaning, and genuine connection.</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;"></h4><h4>MISSION Arts Humanitas hosts events with living artists and facilitates meaningful conversations that help us understand our own lives through artworks and the creative process. We thoughtfully curate intimate art salons and are preparing a biennale scheduled for April 2027, offering a platform for both established and emerging artists.</h4><h4>Through this work, we</h4><h4>-bring together engaged thought leaders, entrepreneurs, scholars, artists, visionaries, and philosophers—inviting rich cultural experiences into our lives and inspiring a renewed sense of hope for the future within the broader public.</h4><h4>-curate a platform that connects artists with patrons through intimate cultural experiences that convert into ongoing patronage.</h4>

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Arts Humanitas 501(c)(3) is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening our connection to humanity and nature through art immersion, dialogue, and direct experience. 

<h2>About Arts Humanitas</h2>Arts Humanitas is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a deeper connection between humanity and nature through art immersion, dialogue, and direct experience.We believe art can transform how people understand their relationship with the natural world, inspire ecological awareness, and help cultivate a more ecocentric culture.Our flagship initiative, the Art, Nature, Ecology San Francisco Biennale, brings together artists, cultural institutions, environmental organizations, and communities to explore the intersections of art, nature, and ecology. We are developing a broader platform for ecological art, public engagement, cultural dialogue, and place-based initiatives.We are now seeking a visionary, entrepreneurial Executive Director to help build the organization, strengthen its financial foundation, and translate its mission into sustainable programs and measurable impact.<h2>The Opportunity</h2>The Executive Director will lead the organizational development and day-to-day management of Arts Humanitas in partnership with the Board of Directors and the organization's founder.This role is suited to a strategic, resourceful leader who can move between vision and execution: cultivating philanthropic support, building partnerships, developing programs, and establishing the organizational capacity required to grow an ambitious arts and ecology nonprofit.Location requirement: Candidates must be based in San Francisco, California. The position is remote, with the ability to participate in relevant local meetings and cultivate relationships across the Bay Area.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Organizational Leadership and Strategy</h3><ul><li>Lead the development and implementation of organizational strategy, annual priorities, and operational plans.</li><li>Translate the Arts Humanitas mission into compelling programs, partnerships, and long-term growth opportunities.</li><li>Work closely with the Board of Directors to establish organizational goals, assess progress, and strengthen governance.</li><li>Build effective systems, processes, and organizational capacity appropriate to each stage of growth.</li></ul><h3>Fundraising and Financial Sustainability</h3><ul><li>Lead fundraising strategy across individual philanthropy, foundations, corporate partnerships, grants, and other mission-aligned funding sources.</li><li>Develop relationships with major donors, philanthropic advisors, foundations, and institutional funders.</li><li>Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support the Biennale, organizational development, and future programs.</li><li>Prepare or oversee fundraising proposals, budgets, donor communications, and funding reports.</li><li>Develop a sustainable financial model and oversee organizational budgets, cash flow, and resource allocation in collaboration with the Treasurer and Board.</li></ul><h3>Strategic Partnerships and External Relations</h3><ul><li>Build partnerships with museums, galleries, cultural institutions, environmental organizations, universities, businesses, and civic stakeholders.</li><li>Represent Arts Humanitas in the San Francisco arts, philanthropic, environmental, and cultural communities.</li><li>Cultivate relationships that expand the organization's reach, credibility, funding, and program opportunities.</li><li>Identify opportunities to connect arts and ecology initiatives with broader cultural and community development efforts.</li></ul><h3>Program and Initiative Development</h3><ul><li>Oversee the strategic development and delivery of the Art, Nature, and Ecology San Francisco Biennale and related initiatives.</li><li>Support curatorial programming, artist engagement, public dialogue, and audience development in collaboration with program leads.</li><li>Develop new initiatives that advance the organization's mission and strengthen its long-term impact.</li><li>Establish appropriate goals and measures to assess program effectiveness and organizational progress.</li></ul><h3>Communications and Organizational Visibility</h3><ul><li>Shape and communicate the organization's mission, positioning, and public narrative.</li><li>Oversee organizational messaging, fundraising communications, digital storytelling, and public engagement in collaboration with relevant team members.</li><li>Strengthen Arts Humanitas' visibility among artists, funders, partners, and the broader public.</li></ul><h3>Team and Operational Development</h3><ul><li>Recruit, support, and coordinate staff, contractors, volunteers, and program collaborators as funding allows.</li><li>Build a collaborative, mission-driven organizational culture with clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability.</li><li>Ensure appropriate administrative, governance, reporting, and compliance systems are in place, working with qualified professionals as needed.</li></ul><h2>Who We're Looking For</h2>We are looking for a leader who combines strategic vision with entrepreneurial execution and who understands how to mobilize people and resources around a compelling mission.Preferred qualifications and experience:<ul><li>Experience in nonprofit leadership, executive management, fundraising, business development, or organizational strategy.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and cultivate relationships with funders, donors, institutions, and community stakeholders.</li><li>Experience developing programs, initiatives, or organizations from an early stage.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate a compelling mission and organizational narrative.</li><li>Financial literacy, sound judgment, and an understanding of nonprofit operations and governance.</li><li>Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and mobilize a distributed team.</li><li>Genuine interest in art, ecology, environmental stewardship, and the role of culture in shaping societal change.</li></ul>Experience in the arts, cultural institutions, environmental nonprofits, philanthropy, or social innovation is particularly relevant. An advanced degree is not required if the candidate brings the necessary experience and capabilities.<h2>Commitment, Location, and Compensation</h2>This position begins as an unpaid volunteer leadership role while Arts Humanitas raises the funding required to support its organizational development.The organization's goal is to transition the Executive Director role to paid employment when sufficient funding is secured and a sustainable compensation arrangement can be established. Timing and compensation will depend on fundraising outcomes, the approved organizational budget, and applicable legal and governance requirements; a paid position is not guaranteed.The position is remote, but the successful candidate must be based in San Francisco, California, with the ability to build and maintain local relationships.The expected time commitment and initial scope of responsibilities will be agreed upon with the Board, taking into account the organization's current resources.<h2>Why Lead Arts Humanitas?</h2>This is an opportunity to help build a distinctive cultural and environmental organization from an early stage—one that uses the power of art to reconnect people with nature and inspire meaningful cultural change.The Executive Director will help shape its institutional future, build a network of strategic partners and funders, and establish the foundation for a growing platform at the intersection of art, ecology, and human flourishing.To express interest: Please share your résumé and a brief statement describing your leadership experience, fundraising or partnership-development capabilities, connection to the Arts Humanitas mission, and vision for growing the organization.

Executive Director  Arts Humanitas | San Francisco, California | Remote | Volunteer Initially, with Potential for Paid Employment

<h2>About Arts Humanitas</h2>Arts Humanitas is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to foster a deeper connection between humanity and nature through art immersion, dialogue, and direct experience.Our flagship initiative, the Art, Nature, and Ecology San Francisco Biennale, connects artists, communities, and environmental leaders to explore ecological relationships and inspire a more nature-centered culture.As we expand our programming and fundraising efforts, we are seeking dedicated individuals to serve as Treasurer and Secretary of the organization. These are two distinct officer positions, each playing an important role in strengthening our governance and operational foundations.<h2>The Opportunity</h2>We are looking for detail-oriented, dependable, and mission-aligned professionals who can help build the financial and administrative infrastructure of a growing nonprofit.Both positions are initially volunteer-based, with the intention of developing into paid roles as organizational funding becomes available, subject to applicable law, board approval, and appropriate conflict-of-interest procedures.<h3>Treasurer - Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Financial Oversight: Monitor organizational finances, cash flow, budgets, and financial sustainability.</li><li>Financial Reporting: Prepare or oversee regular financial reports for the Board of Directors.</li><li>Budget Development: Work with organizational leadership to develop annual budgets and financial projections.</li><li>Compliance and Recordkeeping: Help ensure accurate financial records, timely tax filings, and compliance with applicable nonprofit financial requirements.</li><li>Internal Controls: Establish and maintain appropriate financial policies, expenditure controls, and financial oversight procedures.</li><li>Fundraising Support: Support grant budgeting, financial information for proposals, and responsible stewardship of donor funds.</li><li>Financial Planning: Advise on resource allocation and financial strategies that support the Biennale and other Arts Humanitas initiatives.</li></ul>Ideal background: Accounting, bookkeeping, finance, financial management, nonprofit administration, or experience overseeing organizational budgets. CPA credentials and nonprofit experience are welcome but not required.<h3>Secretary - Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Board Governance: Maintain accurate records of board meetings, decisions, resolutions, and official organizational actions.</li><li>Meeting Coordination: Support the preparation of meeting agendas and distribute relevant materials in collaboration with organizational leadership.</li><li>Corporate Records: Maintain organized corporate records, including bylaws, board rosters, meeting minutes, and governance documentation.</li><li>Compliance Support: Help track governance deadlines, required organizational filings, and board procedures in coordination with appropriate professionals.</li><li>Policy and Documentation: Support the development and maintenance of governance policies and organizational documentation.</li><li>Board Communication: Help ensure board members receive relevant information and that decisions and follow-up actions are documented.</li></ul>Ideal background: Nonprofit governance, executive coordination, legal administration, documentation, operations, or organizational management. Strong writing, organization, discretion, and attention to detail are essential.<h2>Who We're Looking For</h2>Candidates should demonstrate integrity, reliability, sound judgment, and a commitment to the Arts Humanitas mission. We welcome professionals who want to contribute their expertise to an emerging nonprofit while helping establish strong systems for long-term growth.Previous nonprofit experience is beneficial but not essential.<h2>Commitment and Compensation</h2>Both positions are initially unpaid volunteer roles. Arts Humanitas is actively pursuing funding to support its organizational development and programs, with the goal of transitioning these roles into compensated positions when financially feasible and legally permissible.All work is remote, and candidates may be based anywhere. The roles require dependable communication, participation in board meetings, and the ability to fulfill ongoing responsibilities.<h2>Why Join Arts Humanitas?</h2>Help build the financial integrity and governance infrastructure of an organization bringing art, ecology, and cultural transformation together. Your contribution will support the responsible growth of the Art, Nature, and Ecology San Francisco Biennale and the broader Arts Humanitas mission.To express interest: Please indicate whether you are interested in the Treasurer position, the Secretary position, or both, and share a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience and motivation.

Treasurer and Secretary - Arts Humanitas | Board Officer Opportunities | Remote

<h2>About Arts Humanitas</h2>Arts Humanitas is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a deeper connection between humanity and nature through art immersion, dialogue, and direct experience. We believe art can help people rediscover their relationship with the natural world and inspire a more ecocentric culture.Our flagship initiative, the Art, Nature, and Ecology San Francisco Biennale, brings together artists, cultural leaders, environmental advocates, and communities to explore the intersections of art, ecology, and our shared future.As we build the organization and raise funds to expand our programs, we are seeking thoughtful, mission-aligned leaders to join our Board of Directors.<h2>The Opportunity</h2>Board members provide strategic oversight, fiduciary stewardship, and organizational leadership as Arts Humanitas grows its programs, partnerships, fundraising capacity, and long-term vision. This is an opportunity to help shape an emerging cultural and environmental institution at the intersection of art, nature, and social change.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Strategic Leadership: Help establish organizational priorities, long-term strategy, and sustainable growth plans.</li><li>Governance and Oversight: Uphold the organization's mission, bylaws, policies, and legal obligations while ensuring responsible governance.</li><li>Fundraising and Resource Development: Contribute to fundraising strategy, identify prospective donors and grant opportunities, facilitate introductions, and support philanthropic relationship-building.</li><li>Strategic Partnerships: Leverage professional networks to cultivate relationships with foundations, cultural institutions, artists, environmental organizations, businesses, and community leaders.</li><li>Financial Stewardship: Review budgets, financial reports, and organizational performance to support long-term sustainability.</li><li>Mission Advocacy: Serve as an ambassador for Arts Humanitas, helping expand its visibility, credibility, and impact.</li><li>Board Participation: Attend board meetings, contribute actively to discussions, and serve on committees or lead initiatives aligned with your expertise.</li></ul><h2>Who We're Looking For</h2>We welcome candidates who bring sound judgment, strategic thinking, collaborative leadership, and a genuine commitment to the relationship between art and the natural world.Relevant backgrounds may include:<ul><li>Philanthropy, fundraising, and foundation relations</li><li>Arts and cultural institutions, curatorial practice, and creative industries</li><li>Environmental conservation, climate, ecology, and sustainability</li><li>Finance, accounting, law, nonprofit governance, or organizational development</li><li>Business leadership, entrepreneurship, strategic partnerships, or community building</li><li>Communications, storytelling, public engagement, or cultural strategy</li></ul>Previous nonprofit board experience is welcome but not required. We value diverse perspectives, strong professional networks, resourcefulness, and a willingness to contribute meaningfully to a growing organization.<h2>Commitment </h2>Board members serve in a governance capacity and are expected to contribute time, expertise, and appropriate support to the organization's development.All meetings and board activities are conducted remotely. Candidates may be based anywhere, although familiarity with the San Francisco Bay Area arts, philanthropic, or environmental communities is a plus.<h2>Why Join Arts Humanitas?</h2>Help build a distinctive cultural platform that uses art to deepen humanity's relationship with nature, elevate ecological awareness, and inspire cultural change. Your leadership can help establish the foundations for a new model of environmental engagement—one grounded in creativity, awe, dialogue, and direct experience.To express interest: Please share a brief introduction, your relevant experience, and what you would bring to the Arts Humanitas Board of Directors.

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Art is Social. Art is a Catalyst.

Recognizing that art has the power to uplift, connect us to something greater, and help us make sense of the world through artfully expressed experience, we felt called to share this regenerative force with others. From this conviction, Arts Humanitas was born.

VISION
We envision a world where people who seek inspiration, value lived experience, and embrace reflection can access moments of awe, meaning, and genuine connection.

Through this work, we

-bring together engaged thought leaders, entrepreneurs, scholars, artists, visionaries, and philosophers—inviting rich cultural experiences into our lives and inspiring a renewed sense of hope for the future within the broader public.

-curate a platform that connects artists with patrons through intimate cultural experiences that convert into ongoing patronage.

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Arts Humanitas 501(c)(3)

Company Description

Art is Social. Art is a Catalyst.

Recognizing that art has the power to uplift, connect us to something greater, and help us make sense of the world through artfully expressed experience, we felt called to share this regenerative force with others. From this conviction, Arts Humanitas was born.

VISIONWe envision a world where people who seek inspiration, value lived experience, and embrace reflection can access moments of awe, meaning, and genuine connection.

Through this work, we

-bring together engaged thought leaders, entrepreneurs, scholars, artists, visionaries, and philosophers—inviting rich cultural experiences into our lives and inspiring a renewed sense of hope for the future within the broader public.

-curate a platform that connects artists with patrons through intimate cultural experiences that convert into ongoing patronage.

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VISION
We envision a world where people who seek inspiration, value lived experience, and embrace reflection can access moments of awe, meaning, and genuine connection.