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Board of Directors - Roles and Expectations
Thank you for your interest in serving on the MBOTMA Board of Directors. This board is a Working Board which means that all members serve on Board Committees, attend all meetings, festivals, and a yearly retreat, and are actively involved in running the organization.
New board members are expected to attend a board member training in the first few months after taking office and will participate in an orientation.
If you have any questions regarding the board or the elections process, please email president@minnesotabluegrass.org
Elections Timeline
Nominations Open: August 1- September 15 NOMINATIONS LINK
Elections: October 15 - November 30
Board Members take office: first Tuesday of January
President – Vice President
Requirements
- Board Leadership experience, ideally with non-profits
- Effective written and verbal communicator
- Able to commit to monthly board meetings as well as additional meetings as necessary
- Recent experience as a MBOTMA Board member
- Experience as a MBOTMA committee member or Key Volunteer
- Able to act as an ambassador for the organization
- Holds vision for the future of the organization
- Diplomacy
- Willingness to serve on board committees as necessary
- Team player
Secretary
Requirements
- Board experience, ideally with a non-profit
- Proficient with technology especially GSuite products
- Detail oriented
- Organized
- Willingness to serve on board committees as necessary
- Holds vision for the future of the organization
- Team player
Treasurer
Requirements
- Board experience, ideally with a non-profit
- Extensive accounting and bookkeeping experience
- Budgeting experience in forecasting and tracking
- Staff management skills
- Analytical
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to serve on board committees as necessary
- Team player
- Holds vision for the future of the organization
Member at Large
Requirements
- Able to attend monthly meetings
- Willingness to serve on board committees as necessary
- Able to act as an ambassador for the organization
- Holds vision for the future of the organization
- Team player
Ideal Characteristics: Background in grant management, marketing, public relations, or legal
Board Member Expectations
- Prepare for and attend monthly meetings
- Attend the yearly retreat and festivals
- Serve on at least one board committee – either standing or ad hoc
- Attend Board Member training (paid by MBOTMA)
- Participate in the board orientation materials
- Advocate for the organization
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