Buffalo is Creative Board Development

CLIENT

Buffalo is Creative

LOCATION

Buffalo, NY

DATE

2024 – 2025

Between 2024 and 2025, Saira Creative partnered with Buffalo is Creative to support their transition into a self-contained 501(c)(3) organization, following their separation from a national parent organization. The focus was on strengthening leadership and board development to ensure a solid foundation for future growth.

Together, we developed a comprehensive board matrix to assess the skills and traits needed for their evolving goals, systematized an annual board recruitment timeline, and created robust onboarding materials and processes. These resources—including organizational flow charts, board roles and descriptions, and key event calendars—helped establish clear structures and practices. The onboarding process also identified skillsets, interests, and growth opportunities for incoming board members, ensuring their contributions aligned with organizational needs while fostering personal and professional development.