Board Service

Shape the future, influence change, and leave a legacy – join the Museum Alaska Board!

Joining the board allows you to benefit from many exciting opportunities!

  • Be part of a team that makes a lasting impact on Alaska's cultural heritage.
  • Contribute to strategic decisions that impact the direction of Museums Alaska. 
  • Connect with fellow leaders and cultural sector professionals.

Board Service Details

What is board service?

Board Overview:

The Museums Alaska board is the driving force behind our statewide professional organization. Nine passionate volunteers representing diverse regions and interests, set the vision and policies that propel our mission forward.

Benefits of Service:

Board members enjoy a myriad of opportunities, like networking with fellow professionals to supporting Alaska’s museums and cultural centers.

Participation on the board fosters leadership skills, offers insights into non-profit management, and allows members to apply their unique skill sets where they matter most.

Whether leading advocacy efforts, assisting with programming, or stewarding financial health, board members play a crucial role in shaping Museums Alaska.

Board Participation Requirements:

  • Pay for an individual membership every year.
  • Make a financial contribution at a level that is meaningful to you, in addition to general membership dues.
  • Attend monthly board meetings and committee meetings as scheduled virtually.
  • Attend one annual in-person Board meeting paid for by Museums Alaska.
  • Attend Museums Alaska in-person conference every other year.
  • Assist the Board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities such as reviewing annual financial statements, budgets, and accounting practices.
  • Actively participate in fundraising activities.
  • Champion Museums Alaska's mission, work, and values to the museum community, represent the organization, and act as a spokesperson.
  • Actively participate on two committees, serving as chair or co-chair for one of those committees.

Eligibility and Terms:

  • Board elections are held annually, with one-third of the board elected each year.
  • A board member may serve two consecutive three-year terms.
  • Previous board members can rejoin after a one-year break.
  • A board member must be a member in good standing.
  • A board member receives no compensation.
  • An annual financial contribution to Museums Alaska is required, in addition to an individual membership.

Nomination Procedure:

  • Nominations open in July and close in August.
  • Nominations can be made by members or non-members, either self-nominated or with the nominee's consent.
  • All nominations must include a short professional biography or a narrative statement explaining the nominee's desire to serve on the board.
  • Biographies should be in the third person.
  • Nominees will participate in 30 minute interview with board committee. Questions will be provided prior to the interview.List Item
  • Board committee will make final election ballot decisions based on MA Board needs.
Submit a Nomination

Diversifying Board Voices:

Museums Alaska is actively seeking fresh perspectives for its Board of Directors, particularly encouraging nominations from:
  • BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) museum professionals to ensure diverse voices addressing unique challenges.
  • Nominees from the Interior to ensure we have a broad geographic representation.
  • Individuals with fundraising experience, vital for the organization's growth and larger projects.
  • Executive museum professionals who have board experience (either working with them or on them) and experience developing management policies.
  • Professionals from partner or related organizations, promoting impactful partnerships beyond the museum sector.

Committees & Panels

If full board service is too much of a time commitment, explore committee opportunities and grant panels.

Let's shape the future together!

Grant Panels
Committees

Nominations, Voting, & Results

Nominations

Nomination Deadline: August 6, 2026

We want your voice to be heard! Nominate yourself or a colleague by filling out our form.

You can also send your nomination directly to Museums Alaska Director at di******@***********ka.org or mail it to Museums Alaska, 625 C St, Anchorage, AK 99501.

Fill out the Form

Voting

Get Ready to Vote: August 17, 2026 - September 23, 2026

lf you are a member, a slate of candidates will be sent to your inbox on the first day of voting. Cast your electronic ballot by the voting deadline.

Please note that paper ballots won’t be distributed, but if you prefer, print and mail your ballot to Museums Alaska, 625 C St, Anchorage, AK 99501.

Learn about membership

Announcement of New Board Members

Attend our Annual Business Meeting

Be a part of the excitement as we reveal the newly elected board members at our Annual Business Meeting. 

In even years, the Annual Meeting is in-person and streamed during the conference. In non-conference (odd) years, the Annual Meeting is streamed.

All active members will receive an electronic invitation to attend.

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