Time to contribute – 10 hrs per month on average, not including board meetings Willingness to become self-educated about nonprofits and best practices in board leadership
Willingness to help with fundraising efforts, including capital fundraising from individuals
Commitment to being an ambassador and a strong advocate for Habitot in a wide variety of social, business and government settings (includes activities leading to board recruitment)
Critical Expertise Needed
Accounting and Finance – CPA to serve on the audit committee
Accountant with experience in nonprofit accounting
Individual with investment management experience relevant to the planning and oversight of Habitot’s restricted and unrestricted funds.
Capital Project Development
Real estate developer, construction manager, architect or project manager who can provide oversight and guidance on New Place to Grow: RFP’s, construction build-out, infrastructure development and installation of new exhibits
Risk, liability or insurance expert to advise on issues relevant to the capital project (and museum operations in general)
Individuals with connections to experts in building trades, exhibit fabrication and sources of in-kind materials
Fund Development
Individuals with general experience in and knowledge of fundraising and development through their profession, as a board member or in volunteer leadership role
Individual with experience in corporate giving or sponsorship
Individual with experience in developing membership program
Individual(s) willing to host an invitation-only reception for prospective donors at their home or place of work
Individual(s) with experience organizing and leading successful fundraising events, galas, house parties, auctions, etc.
Individual(s) who will assist the ED in identifying and approaching possible donors who can make gifts of $10,000 or greater
Individual(s) with the ability to make or raise a minimum gift of $2,500 or more in each year while serving on the board of directors and a one-time gift to the New Place to Grow three to ten times their annual gift.
Public Relations and Marketing
– Professionals with public relations, community and marketing expertise (agency owner would be ideal)
Professional with website design and content expertise to help refine the website
Public relations or communications professional with hands-on experience in social media platforms to assist in cultivating Habitot’s social media presence
Marketing specialist who can guide the Museum’s communications plan and its New Place to Grow public fundraising campaign in the future and opening of the new museum
