Join Our Board
Help Guide EarthMind's Future
Use your gifts to create communities where people and nature thrive.
EarthMind is seeking enthusiastic and engaged board members to help guide the organization's continued growth and impact. Board members work collaboratively with fellow volunteers, staff, and community partners to advance our mission, strengthen fundraising, build strategic partnerships, and support organizational sustainability.
Why Serve?
This is a working board position for individuals who are passionate about environmental stewardship, community well-being, education, and nature-based experiences.
Serving on the board offers opportunities to:
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Support a mission that connects people with nature and community.
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Make a meaningful impact on environmental and community well-being in the Midwest.
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Develop leadership skills, expand professional networks, and help shape the future of a growing nonprofit.
Time and Location
Board meetings are held quarterly (four per year). Members must be available for in-person meetings in Iowa City.
Board meetings and communication with fellow members require approximately 10–14 hours annually. Committee participation, fundraising, and outreach activities may require additional time.
Essential Functions
Board members will:
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Understand and actively support EarthMind's mission, vision, programs, and strategic priorities.
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Help set organizational goals, evaluate programs, and guide future growth.
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Prepare for and actively participate in board meetings and strategic planning.
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Serve on one or more board committees and follow through on agreed-upon actions.
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Leverage personal and professional networks to promote EarthMind, strengthen community partnerships, and increase engagement.
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Support fundraising, donor relationships, and community outreach efforts.
Preferred Qualifications
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Skills and expertise that would be especially valuable include:
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Fundraising and donor development
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Marketing and communications
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Finance, accounting, legal, human resources, or business management
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Nonprofit leadership and governance
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Education, community engagement, and partnership development
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Environmental conservation, sustainability, landscape design, horticulture, or permaculture
The most important qualifications are a sincere interest in EarthMind's mission and a willingness to contribute to the organization's continued success.
Interested in Joining?
We'd love to hear from you! Complete the short form below to tell us a little about yourself.
A board member will follow up to discuss the opportunity and next steps.
