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CALL FOR BOARD MEMBERS | Nicollet County Historical Society

Open Tue-Sat from 10-4 | 507-934-2160

NCHS BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANDIDATE INFO

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We know that those interested in being leadership volunteers have many choices, and we are humbled to know that you are interested in us.

NCHS is growing and evolving, and we recognize that fresh perspectives from individuals like you are essential to our success. As we update our strategic plan, we focus on better serving our communities, expanding our reach, and maintaining financial stability.

With our centennial approaching in 2028, we look forward to celebrating this significant milestone and envisioning the next 100 years together.

  • Guiding NCHS: Providing strategic direction and oversight to ensure effective mission fulfillment.
  • Financial Oversight: Overseeing financial management and ensuring the organization has the necessary resources.
  • Risk Mitigation: Identifying and addressing potential risks to the organization.
  • Performance Evaluation: Participating in evaluating our Executive Director and board performance.
  • Goal-Setting: Establishing objectives that align with our mission.
  • Plan Approval: Reviewing and approving strategic plans.
  • Strategy Development: Contributing innovative ideas for our growth.

Together, we will work to ensure NCHS has the financial resources it needs, enhance our public image, and maintain a strong and capable board. Through these cooperative efforts, you actively contribute to advancing NCHS’s mission.

Board Information:

  • Volunteer position
  • Up to 15 individuals serve on the Board
  • Monthly meetings are on the fourth Monday
  • Board terms last for three years.
  • Directors must be an NCHS member.

In addition to regular board meetings, we greatly appreciate your participation in:

  • Community Representation: Serving as an ambassador for NCHS through word of mouth, service organizations, and more.
  • Committees: Engaging in specialized areas of work as needed
  • Volunteering at Events: Participating in NCHS events, community celebrations, and parades.
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Thank you again for your interest in our work and for taking the time to complete this application with thought and care. We look forward to reviewing it with that same thought and care and continuing our conversations. If you have questions, please contact the Board President at board@nchsmn.org or 507-934-2160.


Nicollet County Historical Society Board of Directors Application

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name(Required)
Address(Required)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Please list your past and present memberships. This might include boards, committees, task forces, etc.(Required)
Organization
Role/Title
Date of Service
 

WHY?

OUR WORK

SKILLS/EXPERTISE

We want to know about any professional skills and knowledge you can bring to our board to help strengthen and support our mission. Please check all the areas that apply to you.(Required)

ATTRIBUTES

A board is a group that makes important decisions and discusses key issues together. It needs to work as a team. Each member's personality traits are important for how well the board collaborates and works together. Please share which traits apply to you. "I am…" (Please select all that apply)

FUNDRAISING

Board members are important to our organization because they help raise funds and build personal connections. Each board member should promote NCHS by sharing our mission with their personal network. They should also invite people to get involved as volunteers, potential board members, staff, or donors.

TIME

Serving on a board is a real commitment that requires your time and effort. We estimate that being part of a board will take about 2 to 4 hours of your time each month.

Other

Please identify two references we can speak with.(Required)
Name
Relationship
Best contact (Phone or Email)