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The Alaska Center and The Alaska Center Education Fund
Board of Directors

Closing Date

06/30/2026

Current Position Description

Board of Directors

Responsibilities of the Board of Directors

The Alaska Center Education Fund Directors are legally and fiscally responsible for the nonprofit organization. Responsibilities include: 

  • Setting the strategic long-term direction that guides annual goals and staff development. 
  • Hiring the Executive Director(s) and supporting, monitoring, and evaluating their performance. 
  • Approving the annual budget and monitoring the use of organizational funds. 
  • Establishing policies that impact finances, personnel, and organizational operations.
  • Adhering to the organization’s bylaws. 
  • Ensuring the functioning of Board committees and providing the leadership necessary for a successful nonprofit organization.
  • All Board members are considered ambassadors of the organization and should be enthusiastic about the vision and mission of the Alaska Center Education Fund.

Time Commitment 

The full Board typically meets virtually ten times a year. Directors are expected to participate in at least 80% of these meetings and two in-person events: our spring Auction and celebration and a fall weekend retreat. Each member is also expected to serve on two committees that meet monthly or quarterly, depending on their activities and responsibilities. In addition to meetings, board members are encouraged to participate in periodic community events or webinars.

Position Type

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

Current areas of focus for board recruitment

Civil Rights / Activism, Community Relations, Finance, Fundraising, Legal, Other, Public Policy

Other areas of focus

Environmental / Conservation

Mission / Core Purpose / Core Values

The Alaska Center and The Alaska Center Education Fund envision a thriving, just, and sustainable Alaska for future generations.

The Alaska Center Education Fund (AKCEF)– a 501(c)(3) nonprofit – educates, engages, and empowers Alaskans to support clean air and water, healthy communities, and a strong democracy. Trailside Discovery Camp offers outdoor education for youth ages four to fourteen. Alaska Youth for Environmental Action (AYEA) cultivates teen leaders from around the state to be catalysts in their communities. Our Civic Engagement program educates voters and increases electoral turnout amongst BIPOC, low-income, and young voters.

The Alaska Center (AKC)– a 501(c)(4) nonprofit – engages, empowers, and elects Alaskans to stand up for clean air and water, healthy communities, and a strong democracy. The Alaska Center advocates for salmon habitat protection, advances clean energy solutions, and works to ensure all Alaskans have a voice in the decisions impacting their communities.

Briefly describe your board culture.

We are youth and community advocates, current and former legislative and gubernatorial staff who are dedicated to the mission and values of The Alaska Center organization. We are committed to the values of respect, open dialogue, and continuous learning as a board. Together the boards comprise 11 members: the AKC-C4 board has 8 board members (including 3 crossover members), and the AKCEF-C3 board has 6 board members (including 3 crossover members). We have concurrent meetings with separate votes.

Why is board diversity important to this organization?

The Alaska Center is committed to centering our work through a social justice and racial equity lens. We believe that environmental justice must include social and racial justice at every level of work, including at the individual, internal, and organizational, external levels. By being more inclusive and integrating diverse perspectives, we believe that AKC can better serve our communities and civic, climate justice, Indigenous rights, and health partners.

Within this Racial Justice and Equity framework, the Alaska Center offers a range of programs designed to cultivate diverse future leaders and enhance community engagement.

Link to diversity statement.

https://akcenter.org/about/equity-rationale/

Board Meeting Location

Anchorage

Online meeting optional?

Yes

Number of board meetings / year including retreats

9

Average hours per month?

8

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.

Each Board member participates in fundraising activities and special events and makes a personal contribution to the organization once a year, at a level reasonable to the individual. This contribution is not limited to only financial contributions; the Development team works with each Board member to create a giving plan that works best for you.

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

Yes, travel expenses accrued for Board service may be reimbursed or, alternatively, can be part of your Board member contribution.

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

The Alaska Center and The Alaska Center Education Fund comprise a small, although a talented and mighty, group of committed Alaskans who want a better future for all Alaskans

Address

3350 Commercial Dr Suite 101
Anchorage AK 99501
Website: https://akcentereducationfund.orgWebsite
Facebook: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAKCenterFacebook

Organization Info

EIN: 23-7380045
Year of Incorporation: 1974
Location: Statewide
Focus: Environment
Operating Budget: $500k-$1 Million
Number of Staff: 15
Number of Board Members: 11
Guidestar page: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/23-7380045

Contacts

Primary Contact for Board Recruitment:
Carly Dennis (she/her)

Executive Director:
Victoria Long-Leather, Co-ED Chantal de Alcuaz, Co-ED (she/her & she/her)