Warning: This listing is no longer actively maintained. The information below is likely to be out of date. Agency Information Agency: Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Incorporation Year: 2001 Annual Budget: $100,000 to $249,999 Board Meetings Held: Quarterly Current Board Size: 6 Number Paid Staff: 3 Primary Group(s) Served: Adults (26-54) Children (5-12) Adolescents (13-17) Older Adults (55+) Families / Parents Young Adults (18-25) Board Meeting Time: Evening Number of meetings per year: 4-6 Fundraising/financial expectations of board members: Board member responsibilities include helping Blue Ocean Society build capacity by asking, advocating and/or being an ambassador for the organization; identifying potential prospects, cultivating and soliciting donors, assisting with relationship-building and acknowledging donors; networking on behalf of BOS; and making a financial contribution to BOS’s annual campaign. Position Information Primary Contact: Jen Kennedy, Director, (603) 431-0260, (email) View all agency contacts Position title: Board Member Description: Do you love the ocean, the beach, and/or boats? Our ideal board candidate is a professional who is committed to environmental issues. Those with experience in law, finance, marketing or education are most needed. Board member roles and responsibilities include: • Provide community connections – particularly in NH and/or, northern MA and southern ME • Serve as a role model and act strategically on behalf of BOS – demonstrate commitment to environmental issues • Promote BOS within the community and among their peers • Help BOS build capacity by asking, advocating and/or being an ambassador for the organization • Identify potential prospects, cultivate and solicit donors, assist with relationship-building and acknowledging donors • Networking on behalf of BOS (e.g. attend networking events with director or staff, or events that staff are unable to attend) • Make a financial contribution to BOS’s annual campaign • Advocate on behalf of BOS’s mission and provide access to policymakers and media. • Regular attendance at meetings • Help BOS develop a strategic plan • Approve a budget and work plan developed by the director/staff for each year • Receive regular reports from staff about operations and finance. • Assure that BOS is in compliance with Federal, state and local laws and regulations. • Participate in committees where needed • Stay informed on the activities and programs BOS conducts. Please call or email for more information and to discuss further details. Day, time, place of board meetings:: Meetings are currently held every 1-2 months during weeknights in the Blue Ocean Society office in downtown Portsmouth Skills and Expertise: Administration / Management Advertising Banking / Finance Education Finance/Investment Fundraising Legal Services Marketing / Sales Media Nonprofit Public Relations Research / Evaluation Environment and Animals: Animal Protection Conservation/Environment Wildlife Preservation Public, Societal Benefit: Scientific Research   Apply for this position

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