Board Application

Potential Board Member Application

Thank you for your interest in serving on the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.'s Board of Directors. Board service is a meaningful opportunity to support the mission and provide strategic governance.

Applicant Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Pronouns (e.g. she/her)

Phone *

Email *

City

State

Country

Where are you currently employed and what is your position?

Background and Experience

Please summarize your professional background and areas of expertise. *

What skills or perspectives would you bring to the board? (Check all that apply)

Governance

Finance/Accounting

Fundraising/Development

Strategic Planning

Legal

Marketing/Communications

Program Expertise

Technology

HR/People Management

Other:

Describe any previous nonprofit board or volunteer leadership experience. *

Are you currently serving on any other boards? If yes, please list. *

Commitment and Engagement

How does our mission connect to your interests and experience? *

Why are you interested in serving on this board? *

Board members are expected to:

Attend monthly board meetings (via Zoom)
Participate in strategic discussions
Support fundraising and ambassador activities
Hold an Individual, Household, Student, or Professional Artist membership
Make a personal financial contribution that is meaningful to you

Can you commit to these expectations? *

Yes

No

Approximately how many hours per month could you devote to board service? *

Governance and Perspective

What do you believe is the most important role of a nonprofit board? *

Describe a time when you helped guide an organization through a strategic decision.

Fundraising and Ambassadorship

Board members help advance the organization’s mission through advocacy and relationship-building. How comfortable are you with:

Introducing potential donors *

Comfortable

Somewhat

Not Comfortable

Participating in fundraising *

Comfortable

Somewhat

Not Comfortable

Representing the organization publicly *

Comfortable

Somewhat

Not Comfortable

Diversity of Perspective

Our organization values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Is there anything about your lived experience that you would like the committee to consider?

Conflicts of Interest

Do you have any potential conflicts of interest that should be disclosed? *

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

References

Please provide two professional or nonprofit references and their contact information.

Reference 1:

Reference 2:

Certification

I understand the responsibilities of board service and am willing to participate actively if selected.

Digital Signature: *

Date: *