The next few years promise to be a vibrant phase of creative growth and we need volunteer board members and also committee for terms from 2025-27. We especially are seeking persons with some of the following skills, people who:
• Perceive themselves as “connectors” to the community in general
• Are experienced or professional fundraisers
• Have financial backgrounds–accountants, bookkeepers, day-to-day financial managers
• Have nonprofit management or Executive Director experience
• Have strong capital campaign management experience
• Have strategic planning and visioning experience
The Living Earth School
| Organization | The Living Earth School |
| Contact Email | bod.les@livingearthva.org |
| Contact Phone Number | 434-260-0086 |
| Primary Focus Area | Education |
| Service Areas | Charlottesville |
| Year Organization Established | 2002 (business), transitioned to nonprofit in 2021 |
| Number of Paid Staff | 27 |
| Current Operating Budget | Total Anticipated Revenue for 2024: $960,625 |
| Board Meeting Frequency | generally every other month |
| City In Which Board Meetings Are Held | Charlottesville |
Board Position type
board member
Desired skills, perspectives, experiences, and characteristics of new board members
The next few years promise to be a vibrant phase of creative growth and we need volunteer board members and also committee for terms from 2025-27. We especially are seeking persons with some of the following skills, people who:
• Perceive themselves as “connectors” to the community in general
• Are experienced or professional fundraisers
• Have financial backgrounds–accountants, bookkeepers, day-to-day financial managers
• Have nonprofit management or Executive Director experience
• Have strong capital campaign management experience
• Have strategic planning and visioning experience
Annual Time Commitment (including committee meetings, special events, work outside the board, etc.)
50-150 hours
Board meetings plus events such as the Wild & Scenic Film Festival fundraiser, staffing welcome-to-camp hospitality tables, end of camp season celebrations, committee work…
Is a minimum financial contribution required?
No
Prior Board experience preferred?
Yes
Does the Board have term limits?
Yes
Board Term Limit
-
Additional Information
Living Earth School is seeking board members who believe in the importance of nature connection and “nature intelligence.” Nature connection fosters community, with both human and non-human kin, and creates a sense of deep belonging. It is a source for finding or remembering our purpose and direction in life. LES programming “orients us to our planet,” helps us slow down so we can “get back to basics and recalibrate,” and supports us in finding ourselves in nature. Our programs increase awareness, grow empathy, encourage curiosity, promote healing, encourage us to “lean forward” into life experiences, and has the power to change lives…all while providing recreation, exploration, and–importantly– FUN!
Do you want to be of service, make heart connections, find community, elevate others, and invest in the common good? Living Earth School helps kids and adults intuit their purpose (in both big and small ways), provides emotional support, lights the fire of passion in others, and gives others the tools and support to “tend” their fire.
See if Living Earth School calls to you: www.livingearthva.org and contact Cohosh at bod.les@livingearthva.org
Does The Organization have Directors & Officer's insurance?
Yes