Fidalgo Nature School Board of Directors

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Fidalgo Nature School’s mission is to provide quality, accessible, nature-based education for children in the local community, fostering their sense of belonging in the natural world and a lifelong connection with the outdoors. We primarily operate a licensed, all-outdoor preschool at Bowman Bay in lovely Deception Pass State Park. We are actively recruiting interested community members to join our nonprofit’s volunteer board of directors, and offering opportunities for progression into leadership positions. Never considered board service before? The benefits extend far beyond philanthropy:

1. Enhance your resume;
2. Personal growth and leadership experience;
3. Sharpen skills, or learn a new skill; and
4. Expand your personal and professional network.

Why FNS? We are a friendly, low-key, zero-drama crew that is passionate about the outdoors, education, kids, and supporting our school. We are committed to including and welcoming diverse voices, have no expectation for charitable contributions, and meet virtually once a month. Our board culture is supportive, collaborative, and consensus-based. Finally: we support our board members with training in the skills they need to become effective board members and nonprofit leaders with the BoardSource Certificate of Nonprofit Board Education Program (a $499 course that looks very nice on a resume!). Finally, members in leadership positions who are caregivers of young children can receive reimbursement for some of their personal babysitting expenses in support of their donated time.

Requirements:

1. Be able to attend at least 9 out of 12 monthly virtual meetings per year;
2. Be at least 16 years of age (new WA State laws governing board service now allow minors to serve on nonprofit boards!);
3. Have 4 ( member-at-large ) to 15 ( leadership / officer ) hours to donate each month.