Help Build a More Inclusive World Through Storytelling
Tellin’ Tales Theatre is an award-winning nonprofit organization that brings together people with and without disabilities to share personal stories through innovative theatrical productions, educational programs, and community engagement.
For nearly 30 years, Tellin’ Tales has helped shatter barriers between the disabled and non-disabled worlds by creating spaces where authentic stories foster understanding, acceptance, empathy, and connection.
As we prepare for our next stage of growth, we are seeking dedicated volunteer Board Members who believe in the power of inclusion, storytelling, education, advocacy, and the arts.
Who We’re Especially Looking For Right Now
While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, we are actively seeking individuals with one or more of the following experiences, perspectives, or connections:
Finance & Accounting Professionals
Individuals with expertise in accounting, bookkeeping, financial planning, auditing, banking, nonprofit finance, or treasury functions who can help strengthen financial oversight and sustainability.
People with Disabilities
We are committed to ensuring that lived experience remains central to our leadership and decision-making. We strongly encourage individuals with disabilities to apply.
Parents, Caregivers, and Family Members
People who have firsthand experience supporting children, youth, or adults with disabilities and who are passionate about creating inclusive opportunities.
Fundraising & Development Leaders
Professionals with experience in donor cultivation, sponsorships, grant development, corporate partnerships, annual giving campaigns, or nonprofit resource development.
Marketing & Communications Professionals
Individuals who can help expand awareness of Tellin’ Tales through branding, public relations, digital marketing, media relations, storytelling, and community outreach.
Community Connectors
People who have strong relationships throughout Chicago’s business, education, disability, nonprofit, arts, healthcare, or civic communities and enjoy opening doors to new partnerships and opportunities.
Arts, Education & Advocacy Leaders
Educators, administrators, artists, advocates, social service professionals, and leaders who believe in the transformative power of inclusive arts programming.
Board Responsibilities
Board Members serve as ambassadors, advocates, and strategic partners for the organization.
Responsibilities include:
Board Member Expectations
What You’ll Gain
Serving on the Tellin’ Tales Board offers the opportunity to:
About Tellin’ Tales Theatre
Tellin’ Tales Theatre’s mission is to shatter barriers between the disabled and non-disabled worlds through the transformative power of personal story. Through inclusive productions, workshops, mentoring programs, and educational initiatives, we create opportunities for connection, understanding, and belonging.
We are committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, identities, and lived experiences.
To learn more, visit TellinTales.org.
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