Board Member
ORGANIZATION: FRIENDS OF LORY STATE PARK
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The Friends of Lory State Park is seeking qualified applicants for its Board of Directors, specifically with interest and experience in volunteer engagement and communication coordination. You can learn more about the Friends of Lory State Park Board by visiting https://www.loryfriends.org/our-board/.
Board roles:
- Understanding of and a commitment to support the mission and vision of Friends of Lory and Lory State Park.
- Willingness to help raise money through fundraisers, contributions, gifts, and grants.
- Willingness to help recruit new board members.
- Willingness to help recruit volunteers.
- Proven ability to craft strategies and establish priorities.
- Proven ability to implement plans and programs.
- Experience with a non-profit organization and an understanding of non-profit management and best practices are desirable, but not necessary.
- Willingness to devote 8-12 hours a month to board responsibilities, including 1½ - 2 hour monthly board meetings and other meetings as necessary.
Experience and skill sets sought:
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing, Communications & Public Relations
- Grant Writing
- Fundraising
- Event Planning
- Social Media
- Accounting or Financial experience
- Legal experience
- Volunteer Management
- Organizational management experience
- Natural Resources Management
- Education/interpretation
- Leadership Experience
If you are interested, please submit the application at the link below along with a cover letter and resume to The Friends of Lory State Park Email: loryspfriends@gmail.com.
You can find more information and the application: https://www.loryfriends.org/board-member-roles/
More opportunities with FRIENDS OF LORY STATE PARK
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About FRIENDS OF LORY STATE PARK
Location:
PO BOX 11, Loryspfriends@gmail.com, BELLVUE, CO 80512, US
Mission Statement
Friends of Lory State Park is dedicated to the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the Park. The Friends group serves as a supportive entity to complement the goals of Lory State Park.
Description
The Friends of Lory State Park began as a steering committee in 2012, seeking to recruit volunteers and raise funds for the Park. Coincidentally, the High Park wildfire swept through Lory Park in June of 2012, putting our plans on a fast track. Community support was strong, and we received donations and volunteers to build back better.
Our accomplishments include:
1) Established a scholarship program for transportation to assist schools with a population of free and reduced lunch students. Conduct hikes and teach students about wildlife and stewardship, encouraging them to visit the Park with their families. In lieu of in-person visitation during COVID, our Environmental Education Chair coordinated videos of an educational hike and a wildlife presentation for schools to view while under restrictions. 2) Restored a set of wildlife cameras in the Park, post select photos. 3) Rebuilt horse jumps and bridges after wildfires with volunteer help from 2012 to 2016. 4) Conducted a raffle online to raise almost $10,000 for rebuilding the bike skills park; Phase I construction complete.Goals for 2021-22:
1) Double our membership base. 2) Construct an ADA nature trail. 3) Focus on more direct community engagement. 4) Participate for the first time in Colorado Gives Day as part of a cohesive fundraising campaign for the Park.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
708 Lodgepole DriveLory State Parkloryspfriends@gmail.comBellvue, CO 80512
DATE POSTED
July 5, 2022
SKILLS
- Public Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Grant Writing / Research
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Time commitment varies and is volunteer based. The Board meets monthly the second Wednesday of every month for about 2 hours. You could contribute anywhere from 6-30+ hours/month depending on your availability.