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.
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:
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:
- Attend monthly, virtual board meetings
- Attend at least one in-person board meeting per year
- Actively engage in committees
- Advocate and promote the organization
- Have an active individual membership
- Make an annual donation in an amount meaningful to you
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.
Diversifying Board Voices:
- BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) museum professionals to ensure diverse voices addressing unique challenges.
- Individuals with fundraising experience, vital for the organization's growth and larger projects.
- Non-executive and Emerging Museum Professionals, fostering a diverse range of museum professions.
- Professionals from partner or related organizations, promoting impactful partnerships beyond the museum sector.
If full board service is too much of a time commitment, explore committee opportunities and grant panels.
Let's shape the future together!
Nominations
Deadline for Nominations: August 9, 2024
We want your voice to be heard! Nominate yourself or a deserving colleague by filling out our form.
You can also send your nomination directly to Museums Alaska Director at di******@mu***********.org or mail it to Museums Alaska, 625 C St, Anchorage, AK 99501.
Voting
Get Ready to Vote: August 19, 2024 - September 20, 2024
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.
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 September.
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.
