Closing Date

12/05/2026

Current Position Description

Board of directors

Serve on a nine-member board, selecting, directing and managing the coalition’s efforts to improve (hopefully) the financial future for Alaska’s newspapers. The Alaska News Coalition is a 2-year-old 501(c)3. We are not a fundraiser for newspapers. Rather, our mission is to look for answers to help struggling community newspapers change and adapt to the digital world, while still providing the news that their small communities want.

Position Type

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

Current areas of focus for board recruitment

Mission / Core Purpose / Core Values

Our mission is to work with Alaska newspapers, trying to help them find answers to ensure their financial solvency -- and local community news -- years into the future.

Briefly describe your board culture.

Openness to all cultures, personalities, ideas and perspectives.

Why is board diversity important to this organization?

One culture cannot determine the best decisions for all cultures, communities and people.

Board Meeting Location

Online meeting optional?

Number of board meetings / year including retreats

Average hours per month?

Are there term limits?

Board terms (years)

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

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

Address

2411 Lahonda Drive
Anchorage AK 99517
Website: https://alaskanewscoalition.org/Website

Organization Info

EIN: 365109356
Year of Incorporation: 2024
Location: Statewide
Focus: Arts & Culture
Operating Budget: Under $100,000
Number of Staff: 0
Number of Board Members: 6
Guidestar page: https://app.candid.org/profile/15846670/alaska-news-coalition-36-5109356

Contacts

Primary Contact for Board Recruitment:
Larry Persily