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Best Beginnings
Board of Directors

Closing Date

01/01/2026

Current Position Description

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors (The Board) is responsible for the overall health and effectiveness of Best Beginnings (BB). The Board will perform actions and conduct business according to the direction outlined in the BB Bylaws. In summary, the Board will responsible for these key duties:
• Determine the organization’s mission and purposes
• Select the executive staff through an appropriate process
• Provide ongoing support and guidance for the executive; review his/her performance
• Ensure effective organizational planning
• Ensure adequate resources
• Manage resources effectively
• Determine and monitor the organization’s programs and services
• Enhance the organization’s public image
• Serve as a court of appeal for unresolved issues or complaints
• Assess its own performance

Position Type

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

Current areas of focus for board recruitment

Finance, Fundraising, Legal

Mission / Core Purpose / Core Values

We mobilize people and resources to ensure all Alaska children begin school ready to succeed. Our core values are collaboration, strategic thinking, innovation, and sustainability.

Why is board diversity important to this organization?

Best Beginnings values the diversity, inclusiveness, and cultural experiences of every child and family and commits to fostering equity and inclusion in accessing all program services. We recognize that systemic racism and discrimination have led to inadequate investments in communities of color and propagate the racial inequities that exist today. We acknowledge that incorporating racial equity, diversity, and inclusion into what we do will have an impact on generations to come. This belief extends throughout our entire organization, and starts with diversity in our leadership and governance.

Link to diversity statement.

https://www.bestbeginningsalaska.org/about-us/governance/

Board Meeting Location

Virtual

Online meeting optional?

Yes

Number of board meetings / year including retreats

8

Average hours per month?

3

Are there term limits?

Yes

Board terms (years)

3

What is the total length of time of potential service?

9

Primary language spoken in board room.

English

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

We ask that each board member make a financial contribution that is meaningful to them to support 100% board giving. We also request that board members each participate in the fundraising activities of the organization periodically, and in one fundraising event.

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

Yes. Directors shall not be compensated for their services, but by resolution of the Board, may receive reimbursement for expenses for attendance at each regular or special meeting of the Board.

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

Board members currently meet event other month on the last Tuesday of each month from Noon to 1:30 PM. We are open to a different meeting time to accommodate our membership as it evolves. Board members also serve on at least 1 committee (Governance, Fund Development, Finance, or an ad hoc committee) which typically also meets at a time and freuqency determined by the committee.

Address

4300 B Street
Suite 203A
Anchorage AK 99503
Website: http://www.bestbeginningsalaska.orgWebsite
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bestbeginningsalaskaFacebook

Organization Info

EIN: 45-5066055
Year of Incorporation: 2013
Location: Statewide
Focus: Youth & Education
Operating Budget: $500k-$1 Million
Number of Staff: 3
Number of Board Members: 6
Guidestar page: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/45-5066055

Contacts

Primary Contact for Board Recruitment:
Amie Collins (she/her)

Executive Director:
Amie Collins (she/her)