Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Volunteer Board Director
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
Minnesota Transportation Museum – Board of Directors – Job Description
The Minnesota Transportation Museum (MTM) Board of Directors provides strategic leadership, fiduciary oversight, and mission‑driven guidance to advance MTM’s vision to educate, inspire, entertain, and engage our community through the preservation and interpretation of historic transportation. Board members serve as ambassadors for MTM, championing our programs, events, partnerships, and long‑term sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
Uphold MTM’s mission, values, bylaws, and organizational policies.
Participate in strategic planning, goal‑setting, and organizational evaluation.
Provide oversight to ensure compliance, ethical operations, and long‑term stability.
Fiduciary & Legal Oversight
Approve annual budgets, financial reports, and major organizational decisions.
Ensure responsible financial stewardship and risk management.
Support sustainable growth through informed, mission‑aligned decision‑making.
Fundraising & Resource Development
Actively support MTM’s fundraising efforts, including annual appeals, events, donor cultivation, and major campaign initiatives.
Make a personally meaningful annual financial contribution.
Leverage personal and professional networks to strengthen MTM’s donor and partner pipeline.
Advocacy & Community Engagement
Serve as an ambassador for MTM in the community.
Promote MTM events, programs, and initiatives through personal networks and community partnerships.
Uphold and model MTM’s commitment to inclusiveness, education, and unmatched guest experience.
Board Participation & Collaboration
Attend and actively participate in scheduled board meetings (typically monthly).
Serve on at least one board committee or working group.
Support and advise the Executive Director as appropriate.
Engage in ongoing board development, training, and self‑evaluation.
Qualifications
Passion for MTM’s mission and the preservation of transportation history.
Experience in one or more relevant fields: nonprofit leadership, fundraising, finance, law, education, marketing, rail/transportation, community development, volunteer engagement, or strategic planning.
Ability to collaborate, communicate effectively, and contribute time, talent, and resources.
Commitment to diversity, accessibility, and next‑generation engagement.
Term & Expectations
Standard board term: 3 years, renewable pending board approval.
Expected time commitment: 4–8 hours per month, depending on meetings, events, or committee work.
Attend MTM events when possible to support community presence and donor relations.
How Board Members Make an Impact
Preserving our region’s transportation history.
Advancing the Full Steam Ahead initiative and educational pathway.
Supporting volunteer growth and next‑generation engagement.
Strengthening donor partnerships and ensuring organizational sustainability.
Helping MTM provide an unmatched guest experience to nearly 50,000 visitors each year.
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Key Responsibilities
Uphold MTM’s mission, values, bylaws, and organizational policies.
Participate in strategic planning, goal‑setting, and organizational evaluation.
Provide oversight to ensure compliance, ethical operations, and long‑term stability.
Fiduciary & Legal Oversight
Approve annual budgets, financial reports, and major organizational decisions.
Ensure responsible financial stewardship and risk management.
Support sustainable growth through informed, mission‑aligned decision‑making.
Fundraising & Resource Development
Actively support MTM’s fundraising efforts, including annual appeals, events, donor cultivation, and major campaign initiatives.
Make a personally meaningful annual financial contribution.
Leverage personal and professional networks to strengthen MTM’s donor and partner pipeline.
Advocacy & Community Engagement
Serve as an ambassador for MTM in the community.
Promote MTM events, programs, and initiatives through personal networks and community partnerships.
Uphold and model MTM’s commitment to inclusiveness, education, and unmatched guest experience.
Board Participation & Collaboration
Attend and actively participate in scheduled board meetings (typically monthly).
Serve on at least one board committee or working group.
Support and advise the Executive Director as appropriate.
Engage in ongoing board development, training, and self‑evaluation.
Qualifications
Passion for MTM’s mission and the preservation of transportation history.
Experience in one or more relevant fields: nonprofit leadership, fundraising, finance, law, education, marketing, rail/transportation, community development, volunteer engagement, or strategic planning.
Ability to collaborate, communicate effectively, and contribute time, talent, and resources.
Commitment to diversity, accessibility, and next‑generation engagement.
Term & Expectations
Standard board term: 3 years, renewable pending board approval.
Expected time commitment: 4–8 hours per month, depending on meetings, events, or committee work.
Attend MTM events when possible to support community presence and donor relations.
How Board Members Make an Impact
Preserving our region’s transportation history.
Advancing the Full Steam Ahead initiative and educational pathway.
Supporting volunteer growth and next‑generation engagement.
Strengthening donor partnerships and ensuring organizational sustainability.
Helping MTM provide an unmatched guest experience to nearly 50,000 visitors each year.
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