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8 people are interested
Join Our Board and Save Wildlife!
ORGANIZATION: The Biodiversity Group
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8 people are interested
Help us conserve Life Overlooked!
The Biodiversity Group (TBG) is currently seeking candidates to join our Board of Directors. If what excites you matches what excites us, we would love to hear from you. We are a passionate and multi-talented group of dedicated volunteers seeking to expand our capacity and abilities. To that end, we are soliciting highly reliable people living anywhere with an internet connection, with diverse life experiences who would like to join the board of an established nonprofit with global scope and impact and to gather forces with a fun bunch of people!
What excites you? A passion for biodiversity and conservation? A passion for visual media and wildlife photography? A passion for local and global community service? A passion for non-profit service? A passion for leadership and volunteerism?
What excites us? (Our Mission): To conserve life overlooked (underserved species in underserved areas) by facilitating and engaging in education, stewardship, fiscal sponsorship, and research with local partners and an international network of conservationists, citizens, scientists, and photographers.
TBG program highlights include:
- Species (re)discovery expeditions
- Altruistic fiscal sponsorships for international nonprofits
- Connect and Conserve (www.connectandconserve.org) which is the first database which aims to aggregate information from all conservation organizations worldwide to more effectively direct the efforts of the entire sector and act as a donation portal to democratize donations, boosting the capacity of smaller NGOs.
Board Headquarters: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Locations We Serve: United States, Ecuador, Vietnam, Mexico, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Caribbean
Board Responsibilities: Prospective members can expect a fast-paced, hands-on experience. Board members serve two-year terms, participate on committees, provide a flexible annual financial contribution of personal significance, and are centrally involved in organizational fundraising. Non-local candidates will be considered if able to travel to Tucson, AZ or video conference for meetings. Opportunities for greater leadership and experience - through the roles of Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary - are open to any board member.
Current Board members average 5-10 hours per month of service, weekdays and/or weekends, to The Biodiversity Group and we meet online an average of 4-6 times per year.
Minimum Qualifications: Strong applicants should be able to persuade, facilitate and build consensus among diverse individuals and stakeholders. Specific qualifications we’re looking for are:
- Commitment to fundraising for the organization via any of the following: individual solicitations, corporate gifts and sponsorships, underwriting, donations of goods, grant writing, and new ideas;
- Demonstrated leadership experience in business, government, philanthropy or the nonprofit sectors;
- Previous board experience is highly desired;
- Passion for biodiversity and the value of visual media in conservation;
- Strong interpersonal skills, tact, integrity and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships;
- Willingness to understand and empathize with different cultures;
- A highly accountable professional attitude.
Desired Skills & Experience: Ideal board candidates will bring a collection of skills, experience, and expertise from the public, private, and/or non-profit sectors, which may include:
- Law
- Accountancy & Financial Management
- Business & Corporate Leadership
- Development of Donors/Sponsors
- Marketing (web/email/print/publicity/press)
- Travel, residence, work experience or ancestry in the countries we work in
- Video & Documentary Production & Distribution
How to Apply
Please send an email with CV or resume to: info@biodiversitygroup.org and describe:
- Your specific motivation for seeking a position on our Board of Directors
- Your previous service with other non-profits or NGOs
- The relevant skills you would bring to The Biodiversity Group
We look forward to hearing from you!
More opportunities with The Biodiversity Group
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Biodiversity Group
Location:
10980 W RUDASILL RD, TUCSON, AZ 85743, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission. The Biodiversity Group is an international team of wildlife biologists, educators, and photographers dedicated to preserving the smaller majority of animal life on Earth. Rooted in the science of ecology, we illuminate little known communities of animals in shrinking wild places. Our photography shares beauty, value, and scientific information to a worldwide audience through the camera-eye. And by fostering local education, we empower people with the experiences, skills, and tools to steward the rich ecosystems that surround and sustain them. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate informed management decisions by people, governments, and land preservation organizations to keep incredible biological landscapes intact for future generations.
Description
The Biodiversity Group is an international team of wildlife biologists, educators, and photographers dedicated to preserving the smaller majority of animal life on Earth. Rooted in the science of ecology, we illuminate little known communities of animals in shrinking wild places. Our photography shares beauty, value, and scientific information to a worldwide audience through the camera-eye. And by fostering local education, we empower people with the experiences, skills, and tools to steward the rich ecosystems that surround and sustain them. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate informed management decisions by people, governments, and land preservation organizations to keep incredible biological landscapes intact for future generations.
Locations: United States, Ecuador, Vietnam, and Mexico (Headquarters: Tucson, Arizona, USA)
The Biodiversity Group is currently seeking candidates to join our Board of Directors.
We are a passionate and multi-talented group of dedicated volunteers seeking to expand our capacity and abilities. To that end, we are soliciting energetic professionals with diverse life experiences who would like to join the board of an established nonprofit with global scope and impact--and to gather forces with a fun bunch of people!
We are seeking four candidates to begin service in November/December 2014
Benefits
- Experience the satisfaction of teaming with a small but effective volunteer board that makes a tangible difference in tropical reserves and the education of local youth.
- Enjoy the synergy and lively interaction of a leadership team that is directly involved in the communities which it serves. You'll enjoy camaraderie and a productive environment during our quarterly board meetings, held at our headquarters in Tucson, Arizona and other locations.
- Help us as we continue to bring innovation and new applications of photography to our programs in citizen science, research, conservation and ecotourism. Our visual data is saving species, and has identified many more which are deserving of protection.
- The Biodiversity Group is focused on local relationships and fostering community-based conservation in Ecuador, Mexico and Vietnam. Please consider applying for our board if you have significance experience in these countries and draw motivation from the needs of these people.
- We are looking for visionaries and strategic thinkers. Please let us know if you feel your skills would complement our existing team. We hope you take some time to review our website.
Board Responsibilities:
Prospective members can expect a fast-paced, hands-on experience. Board members serve two-year terms, participate on committees, provide an annual financial contribution of personal significance, and are centrally involved in organizational fundraising. Members are also expected to attend our annual board retreat and participate in quarterly board meetings in Tucson and the southwestern United States. Opportunities for greater leadership and experience - through the roles of president, treasurer and secretary - are open to any board member.
Minimum Qualifications.
Strong applicants should be able to persuade, facilitate and build consensus among diverse individuals and allied stakeholders. Specific qualifications we’re looking for are:
- Passion for biodiversity and the value of visual media in conservation
- Demonstrated leadership experience in business, government, philanthropy or the nonprofit sectors
- Strong strategic planning and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to fundraising for the organization via individual solicitations, corporate gifts and sponsorships, underwriting, donations of goods, grant writing, and new ideas
- Strong interpersonal skills, tact, integrity and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships
- Accountancy and Financial Management
- Travel, residence, work experience or ancestry in Ecuador, Vietnam or Mexico
- Business & Corporate Leadership
- Website Design & Development
- Development of Donors/Sponsors/Grants
- Photography (scientific or aesthetic applications)
- Video & Documentary Production & Distribution
- Law (tourism, 501(c)(3), media)
- Conservation & Natural Resource Science
- Marketing (web/email/print, publicity)
- Environmental education / Community outreach
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
July 25, 2021
SKILLS
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Sales Marketing
- Business Development
- Market Research / Analysis
- Web Design / UX
- Fundraising
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
- Current Board members average 5-10 hours per month of service, weekdays and/or weekends, to The Biodiversity Group and we meet online an average of 4-6 times per year.