Purpose: The purpose of the Board of Directors of the Pikes Peak Children’s Museum is to advise, assist, and provide leadership and overall direction in support of the mission, vision, and the next steps for how the museum will grow and develop in our community.
Term of office: 2 years, which may be renewed up to a maximum of 3 consecutive terms. Members are then required to be off the Board for one year before again serving.
Board Responsibilities:
- The Board of Directors is legally and ethically responsible for all activities of the Museum capital campaign.
- Support PPCM in carrying out its mission through long- and short-range planning and review, and develop, approve, implement, and support the Museum’s Strategic Plan.
- Exercise fiduciary responsibilities, including budget and annual review oversight Recruit, orient, and develop new Board members.
- Oversee fundraising efforts.
- Evaluate the overall performance of PPCM in achieving its mission.
- Ensure PPCM is in compliance with nonprofit IRS regulations.
- Establish policies for the effective management of PPCM.
- Evaluating and serving as an advisory role for the Executive Director
Responsibilities of Directors:
- Understand and promote PPCM’s mission
- Serve as a working member of at least one Board committee
- Participate in resource development and fundraising
- Participate in our annual give-or-get fundraising efforts
- Advocate on behalf of PPCM
- Help to educate the community about the PPCM
- Review Board meeting materials before each meeting Review finances
- Identify any potential conflicts of interest
- Participate as a volunteer at some events and/or in museum exhibits
- Commit to financial support of PPCM, all amount of giving welcome
Time Commitment:
- Attend, in person and virtually, actively participate, held once per month.
- Strategic Planning Session
- Participation in community events highly encouraged
- Attendance at major annual events and fundraisers highly recommended
