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Preservation Alaska (Alaska Association for Historic Preservation)
Board of Directors

Closing Date

12/31/2025

Current Position Description

Board of Directors

Preservation Alaska is a statewide nonprofit organization founded in 1981.

Preservation Alaska is a private, statewide, 501c3 non-profit corporation dedicated to the preservation of Alaska’s prehistoric and historic resources through education, promotion, and advocacy. To achieve this mission of historic preservation in Alaska, Preservation Alaska maintains several internal and external committees, programs, and partnerships overseen by a Board of Directors and managed by staff. Preservation Alaska adheres to the principle that preservation of the built environment provides a vital link and visible reminder of the past, emphasizing the continuity and diversity of Alaska. Note: We are presently rebranding as: Preservation Alaska.

Board of Directors should have an interest, knowledge, or professional qualifications in the areas of historic preservation, historic rehabilitation, archaeology, anthropology, or Alaska history, and the ability to work well in a group. In addition, the Preservation Alaska Board looks for members who are willing to commit volunteer time and energy to committee work and who exhibit sensitivity in making constructive critical judgments. To help reflect the diversity of the state, the Preservation Alaska Board considers gender, geographic representation, and cultural background as appropriate when appointing advisors. In addition, the Board seeks balance among the professional groups encompassed by historic preservation, such as practitioners, administrators, and educators.

Board of Directors positions are 3-year terms beginning in the corporate year of January to December.  The time commitment depends on which committee (s) the member serves. The Board meets monthly, and committees should meet monthly depending upon committee work.  Members are expected to study meeting materials in advance of the meetings.

Position Type

Board of Directors: Voluntary, legal governing body of a nonprofit.

Current areas of focus for board recruitment

Other

Other areas of focus

Historic Preservation

Mission / Core Purpose / Core Values

The Corporation is dedicated to the preservation of Alaska’s prehistoric and historic resources through education, promotion and advocacy. Preservation of the built environment provides a vital link and visible reminder of the past, emphasizing the continuity and diversity of Alaska.

Briefly describe your board culture.

Our board is made up of members who are passionate about historic preservation and work within that category at various jobs.

Why is board diversity important to this organization?

We are a statewide organization founded in 1981. We seek board members who have a passion for historic preservation who live around the state. Our meetings are conducted via Zoom.

Link to diversity statement.

https://alaskapreservation.org/about/board-staff/

Board Meeting Location

Zoom

Online meeting optional?

Yes

Number of board meetings / year including retreats

12

Average hours per month?

2

Are there term limits?

Yes

Board terms (years)

3

What is the total length of time of potential service?

3 years

Primary language spoken in board room.

English

Please describe any giving and/or fundraising expectations of your board members.

We ask that board members be members of the organization so that funders can see that our board members support our mission. Fundraising is not a requirement but it is helpful.

Are travel expenses related to board service reimbursed? If so explain.

Travel expenses are reimbursed only when board member travels on behalf of the organization. Our meetings are virtual as is our annual meeting.

Is there any additional information you would like prospective board members to know?

Board of Directors Members are at least eighteen years of age, live in Alaska, and have experience in one or more of these areas: • Alaska history; • Historic preservation; • Public education; • Media and public relations; • Financial or organizational management of nonprofit organizations; • Parliamentary procedures/Legal expertise Board of Directors should have an interest, knowledge, or professional qualifications in the areas of historic preservation, historic rehabilitation, archaeology, anthropology, or Alaska history, and the ability to work well in a group. In addition, the AAHP Board looks for members who are willing to commit volunteer time and energy to committee work and who exhibit sensitivity in making constructive critical judgments. To help reflect the diversity of the state, the AAHP Board considers gender, geographic representation, and cultural background as appropriate when appointing advisors. In addition, the Board seeks balance among the professional groups encompassed by historic preservation, such as practitioners, administrators, and educators.

Address

PO Box 102205
Apt 4
Anchorage AK 99510
Website: https://alaskapreservation.org/Website
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaHistoricPreservation/Facebook

Organization Info

EIN: 92-0085097
Year of Incorporation: 1981
Location: Statewide
Focus: Arts & Culture
Operating Budget: Under $100,000
Number of Staff: 0
Number of Board Members: 8
Guidestar page: https://www.GuideStar.org

Contacts

Primary Contact for Board Recruitment:
Trish Neal