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Alaska Down Syndrome Network
President

Closing Date

04/30/2026

Current Position Description

President

Alaska Down Syndrome Network
Board Position: President

About the Organization

Alaska Down Syndrome Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting, connecting, and advocating for individuals with Down syndrome and their families across Alaska through education, community, and peer support.

Position Summary

The Board President serves as the chief volunteer leader of the organization, providing strategic leadership, governance oversight, and support to fellow board members. The President facilitates board meetings, builds consensus, ensures the board fulfills its legal and fiduciary responsibilities, and represents the organization in the community. The President plays a key role in setting priorities, guiding policy, and fostering a strong, engaged board culture that supports the organization’s mission and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides overall leadership and direction for the board.
  • Sets meeting agendas and presides over board meetings.
  • Ensures the organization meets its mission and delivers on annual objectives.
  • Acts as the primary spokesperson for the board.
  • Oversees board development and governance.
  • Owns/Manages network website

Qualifications

  • A commitment to the mission and values of the Alaska Down Syndrome Network
  • Willingness to contribute time, expertise, and resources
  • Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with others

Time Commitment

  • Approx. 4–20 hours/month
  • Includes board meetings, committee work, and occasional event attendance
  • Term: 3 years, renewable up to 3 terms

Position Type

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

Current areas of focus for board recruitment

Communications / Marketing

Mission / Core Purpose / Core Values

Alaska Down Syndrome Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting, connecting, and advocating for individuals with Down syndrome and their families across Alaska through education, community, and peer support.

Briefly describe your board culture.

We are a group of volunteers that are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and their families. We strive to provide a sense of community throughout the state of Alaska.

Why is board diversity important to this organization?

We need people of all talents and abilities to help us best serve the Down syndrome community.

Board Meeting Location

Zoom

Online meeting optional?

Yes

Number of board meetings / year including retreats

12

Average hours per month?

3-20

Are there term limits?

Yes

Board terms (years)

3

What is the total length of time of potential service?

N/A

Primary language spoken in board room.

English

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

We all help with fundraising, but there are no set criteria.

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

We typically do not have travel expenses

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

N/A

Address

PO Box 241886
Anchorage AK 99524
Website: https://www.akdownsyndrome.com/Website
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaDownSyndromeNetworkFacebook

Organization Info

EIN: 92-0133679
Year of Incorporation: 1996
Location: Anchorage
Focus: Human Services
Operating Budget: Under $100,000
Number of Staff: 0
Number of Board Members: 10
Guidestar page: https://app.candid.org/profile/8368929/alaska-chapter-down-syndrome-congress-92-0133679

Contacts

Primary Contact for Board Recruitment:
Donna Bolan

Executive Director:
Martha Bolan