| Primary Contact: |
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Kirk Laughlin, Director Of Development, (206) 576-2312, (email)
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| Position title: |
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Member, Board of Trustees |
| Description: |
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The Children’s Museum, Seattle, one of the top 10 children’s museums in the country, seeks to expand its board of trustees with experienced and passionate individuals. Experience in fundraising, marketing, early childhood education, finance and human resources are desired. Candidates with deep ties to the Puget Sound region’s corporate and philanthropic communities are especially welcome. |
| Type of board position: |
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Board of Directors |
| The process for selecting or nominating members: |
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Interested candidates are vetted by the board development committee, and interviewed by a small group of trustees and the executive director. |
| The organization provides a formal orientation to new members: |
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Yes |
| Additional information about this position: |
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Trustees are required to have:
o Previous nonprofit board experience
o Commitment to the mission of the Children’s Museum, Seattle and to supporting early childhood education
o Experience and comfort with fundraising
o Professional expertise in marketing, finance, human resources and/or early childhood education
o Connections to local philanthropic, corporate giving, governmental and community leaders
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| Languages: |
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English |
| Skills and Expertise: |
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Accounting / Auditing
Education
Entertainment / Culture
Fundraising
Human Resources
Marketing / Sales
Nonprofit
Public Relations
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| Education: |
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Early Education (0-5yrs)
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| Public, Societal Benefit: |
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Nonprofit Management
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