We are currently seeking dedicated individuals with nonprofit board experience who can help us reach our financial sustainability goals. Our Board members help make a meaningful impact on the health of the land and waterways of the Chesapeake watershed by providing guidance and oversight to the mission of the Alliance of the Chesapeake Bay. Learn more about our vision, mission, and organization.

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What You Give

Time

Board members must have the time to fulfill their duty of care to the Alliance. That includes attending and participating, in person or virtually, meetings of the Board and Committees of the Board. Board meetings are generally held quarterly for a full day, and rotate around the Chesapeake Bay region. Each Board member is also expected to be an asset to one or more of the Alliance’s standing Board Committees. Committees generally meet monthly for one hour.

Talent

Having an appropriate mix of certain attributes on the Board—in particular, skills, experience, and perspective—is essential to ensure that the Board as a whole can satisfactorily perform its oversight duty, have informed opinions on all topics relevant to the Alliance, and effectively advise on strategic decisions and direction.

Treasure

We ask that all Board members financially contribute to the organization. We also expect Board members to productively support the Alliance’s fundraising efforts, whether though community or corporate connections.

What You Get

You get the opportunity to help make a meaningful impact on the health of the land and waterways of the Chesapeake watershed by supporting the Alliance’s mission.
All Board members are given the training they need, through a new board orientation session, to quickly become a contributing member of the Board.
Board members get behind the scenes updates and education on key programs being implemented across the watershed in Agriculture, Forestry, Green Infrastructure, and Stewardship and Engagement.
You also will gain a greater sense of purpose and feel the passion of the highly dedicated, professional staff while experiencing personal growth through interactions with your high-performance Board colleagues.

About our Board

The Alliance’s Board of Directors is the governing body of the organization. Members are elected to three-year terms and may serve two consecutive terms. The Board serves as the fiduciary authority for the organization and provides the strategic direction and leadership necessary to achieve the organization’s goals.

The Executive Committee of the Board consists of the Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, and Chairs of each of the following standing Committees:

Governance Committee: The Governance Committee provides direction and support to the Board of Directors in terms of Board operations and is keeper of the bylaws. The Committee defines qualifications for Board membership, identifies and recommends qualified individuals to be members of the Board of Directors, recommends individuals to be officers for the Board of Directors, provides orientation to and ongoing expectations for Board members, administers surveys of the Board of Directors, and coordinates and ensures the performance evaluation for the Alliance Chief Executive Officer is completed.
Finance Committee: The Finance Committee supports the Chief Executive Officer, senior management, and staff in developing the annual budget, helps define sound business practices, and provides advice as needed on the organization’s accounting guidelines and procedures. The Finance Committee recommends investment and financing strategies, oversees the endowment, and selects and has the authority to appoint the Alliance’s independent auditor.
Development Committee: The Development Committee establishes and implements fundraising programs and oversees strategies for membership, capital campaigns, and major gifts. The Committee ensures staff execution of development strategies and Board participation in fundraising.
Compensation Committee: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Board Compensation Committee is a standing committee whose purpose is to assist the Board of Directors to fulfill its responsibilities regarding oversight of hiring, firing, performance reviews and compensation for the Alliance’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other Senior Leaders.

Ready to apply to our Board?

Thank you for your interest in joining the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s Board of Directors. Please review the following items for reference first:

Code of Ethics
Board Member Expectations

In order to continue to move you through the vetting process, we need all of the following four pieces of information from you:

Board Member Application
Background Questions
Conflict of Interest Form
A copy of your resume emailed to Eleni Kotsis at EKotsis@allianceforthebay.org

Soils are a finite resource which needs to be protected across farms, forests, developments, and our own backyards.

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We thank you for your interest in joining our Board. If you have questions or need to learn more about the organization before applying for a Board position, please complete the form below. If you have applied following the steps above, you do not need to fill in this form.

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