Closing Date

04/12/2026

Current Position Description

Board of Directors

• Current members of Radio Free Palmer.  It does not need to be a large donation.
• Attend board meetings and board work sessions (2nd Monday of the month, 5:30pm –  7pm at the studio and in Zoom.)
• Volunteer for the station.  This can take many forms.  Expect to participate in the annual fundraiser and in the on-air fund drives. Don’t be afraid. Fundraising involves much more than asking for money. It includes: identifying potential donors, writing thank you notes, hosting events for donors and even making thank you calls to donors.   
• Be an enthusiastic ambassador of the station.  Share with others that you are a board member of Big Cabbage Radio.  
• Read Conflict of Interest document and sign that you agree to its terms.
• Live in the listening area

Position Type

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

Current areas of focus for board recruitment

Mission / Core Purpose / Core Values

Mission: We build, inform and celebrate community through local radio
Vision: Active, civil, engaged individuals creating and sharing their stories
Values: Local, Inclusive, Independent, Reliable. Credible. and fun!

Briefly describe your board culture.

We are relaxed, thoughtful and focused.

Why is board diversity important to this organization?

Diversity on the board is important to us for these reasons:
• It makes for better, more thoughtful decisions
• Our listeners are diverse and we want to meet their needs and interests
• Our listeners will trust us more if they know we represent them
• More interesting ideas for action and solving problems will emerge
• We can learn about individuals who are different from us as we work together for a common goal

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.

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

Address

716 S Alaska St
Palmer AK 99645
Website: https://www.bigcabbageradio.orgWebsite
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radiofreepalmerFacebook

Organization Info

EIN: 42-1668214
Year of Incorporation: 2005
Location: Matanuska - Susitna Valley
Focus: Arts & Culture
Operating Budget: Under $100,000
Number of Staff: 0
Number of Board Members: 7
Guidestar page: https://app.candid.org/profile/7638075/radio-free-palmer-42-1668214

Contacts

Primary Contact for Board Recruitment:
Lee Henrikson (she/her)

Executive Director:
Lee Henrikson (she/her)