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Homer Foundation
Board of Trustees

Closing Date

09/30/2026


Current Position Description

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustee Responsibilities, but not limited to:
Attends board meetings
Chairs and/or serves on committees
Supports organization with an annual personal contribution
Establishes basic policies and strategic goals
Fundraises and supports development programs
Identifies and cultivates relationships with potential donors
Approves annual budget, operating plan, and audit or financial review
Assures adherence to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
Assures adherence to the National Standards for Community Foundations
Promotes the Foundation’s well-being and function in the community


Position Type

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


Current areas of focus for board recruitment

Finance, Legal

Other areas of focus

Human Resources

Mission / Core Purpose / Core Values

Mission & Core Purpose: Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of the greater Homer area by promoting philanthropic and charitable activities.
Core Values: Community, Stewardship, Integrity and Resilience


Briefly describe your board culture.

This is an engaged board committed to the nonprofits in the Homer Foundation service area. They have a respect for the founders of the Foundation and look for board members who can bring new ideas as well to bring us the next generation of strategies to make effective change.


Why is board diversity important to this organization?

We see the importance of historic knowledge as well as people presenting newer/younger ideas. We believe diversity means many things including race, sex, sexual orientation, age, economic level and profession.

Board Meeting Location

Homer Foundation

Online meeting optional?

Yes

Number of board meetings / year including retreats

10

Average hours per month?

3

Are there term limits?

Yes

Board terms (years)

2

What is the total length of time of potential service?

10 years

Primary language spoken in board room.

English

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

We have an annual board pledge from each board member but there is no minimum pledge required. We do not want donation expectation to hinder someone from joining the board.

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

We will reimburse for travel to a board training if someone attends one.

Address

PO Box 2600
Homer AK 99603
Website: https://www.homerfoundation.org/Website
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homerfoundationFacebook


Organization Info

EIN: 920139183
Year of Incorporation: 1991
Location: Kenai Peninsula
Focus: Health
Operating Budget: $100k-$500k
Number of Staff: 3
Number of Board Members: 11
Guidestar page: https://app.candid.org/profile/8369592/homer-foundation-92-0139183


Contacts

Primary Contact for Board Recruitment:
Kenneth Schneider (he/him)

Executive Director:
Stacey Mack (she/her)