The Sierra Nevada Alliance seeks to grow its board of directors and bring new skills and insights to our organization. Please take a moment to learn more about who we are, what we’re looking for in a board member, and apply if you feel like you’d be a good fit. Applications will be accepted through September 30, 2025.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking passionate, engaged individuals with already-honed board skills or an enthusiasm to learn.
We are looking to diversify our current representation, and encourage applicants to apply that meet the demographics below.
- Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
- All gender identities, sexual representation, and age
- Geographic diversity (across the Sierra Nevada California and Nevada)
- Fundraising, financial and legal experience
In addition, applicants should have:
- Experience serving on nonprofit boards.
- Experience as staff or a leader of a nonprofit organization.
- Passion for conservation and social justice.
- Grassroots organizing experience.
- A passion for talking about our mission and programs. We need cheerleaders.
We don’t ask or expect any one person to have all of these skills or experience. The best boards bring together groups with varied experiences, so if you can point to even one of these and say, “that’s me”, we want you to apply.
Board Commitment
The Board of Directors guides the strategic direction of the Alliance. Additionally, the Board is responsible for the organization’s financial health and plays direct and essential roles in fundraising and overseeing the Alliance’s finances. The Board directly supervises the Executive Director, and ensures the organization thrives under best management and leadership practices.
Specific expectations include:
- Commit to serve for at least a three-year term, and may serve as long as six years.
- Devote five to ten hours per month to the organization, which will vary monthly.
- Attend four virtual board meetings per year.
- Serve on at least one committee, which meet as frequently as monthly.
- Make the Alliance a philanthropic priority by donating or fundraising at least $500 annually (Sierra Keeper level), and aim for more.
- Each board member covers their own related expenses, such as travel, education, and other costs.
We would love to hear from you. Please click the link below and tell us about your experience and why you want to join the Sierra Nevada Alliance Board. We are accepting applications until August 31. We will acknowledge receipt of all submissions.
