Closing Date

10/01/2027

Current Position Description

Board of Directors, Member

KATIE’S HANDPRINT
Supporting Alaskan Families Affected by Childhood Cancer
Join the Katie’s Handprint Board of Directors
Katie’s Handprint is seeking passionate, mission-driven individuals to join our Board of Directors. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Anchorage, we support Alaskan families impacted by childhood cancer. Katie’s Handprint provides direct financial assistance during an incredibly stressful and uncertain period in the lives of families whose children are being treated for cancer. Alaskan families experience a large burden of unseen costs as they travel for care and focus on their children’s needs.
Why Join Us
Katie’s Handprint is an entirely volunteer-based organization. Board members play a vital role in shaping the future of Katie’s Handprint — guiding our fundraising strategy, strengthening community partnerships, and helping ensure every dollar raised makes a direct impact.
We’re Looking For
● A genuine passion for supporting Alaskan families experiencing childhood cancer
● Experience in one or more of the following: fundraising/development, nonprofit governance, marketing/communications, finance, legal, grant writing, and other non-profit areas of development
● Willingness to actively participate in board meetings, committee work, community engagement, and major fundraising events annually
● A collaborative spirit and commitment to Katie’s Handprint’s mission
What’s Involved
● Attend monthly board meetings (plus occasional committee meetings)
● Support fundraising events and campaigns
● Serve as committee chair for one event each year
● Help identify grant opportunities, donor relationships, and community partnerships
● Serve a 3-year term, renewable
● Make Katie’s Handprint one of your top three yearly charitable donations
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a brief statement of interest and resume to Lee Ann Eissler, President at leeanneissler@katieshandprint.org. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our commitment to Alaskan families facing childhood cancer.
Katie’s Handprint – EIN 82-4671210 – Anchorage, Alaska

Position Type

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

Current areas of focus for board recruitment

Mission / Core Purpose / Core Values

Katie's Handprint is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Anchorage. We support Alaskan families impacted by childhood cancer. Katie’s Handprint provides direct financial assistance during an incredibly stressful and uncertain period in the lives of families whose children are being treated for cancer. Alaskan families experience a large burden of unseen costs as they travel for care, pay ongoing household expenses, and focus on their children’s needs.

Briefly describe your board culture.

Katie's Handprint board is a small hard-working group of people who are very passionate about helping Alaskan families impacted by childhood cancer. We recognize both the emotional toll and financial impact that a cancer diagnosis has on a family. We welcome additional members who can help us grow and further financially assist families as they face pediatric cancer.

Why is board diversity important to this organization?

Katie's Handprint welcomes and needs diversity within our board. We need different voices around the table representing different views. This will help us shape the future of the organization, allow growth, and keep the important mission of helping Alaskan families impacted by childhood cancer always in focus.

Board Meeting Location

Online meeting optional?

Number of board meetings / year including retreats

Average hours per month?

Are there term limits?

Board terms (years)

What is the total length of time of potential service?

Primary language spoken in board room.

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

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

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Address

4161 Mariah Drive
Eagle River AK 99577
Website: https://katieshandprint.orgWebsite
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=katie%E2%80%99s%20handprintFacebook

Organization Info

EIN: 82-4671210
Year of Incorporation: 2018
Location: Statewide
Focus: Health
Operating Budget: $100k-$500k
Number of Staff: 0
Number of Board Members: 4
Guidestar page: https://app.candid.org/profile/9728384/katies-handprint-82-4671210

Contacts

Primary Contact for Board Recruitment:
Lee Ann Eissler

Executive Director:
Darlis Elliott