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Are you passionate about advancing the Council’s mission? We are currently accepting applications to join our Board of Directors. This is a volunteer position for a three-year beginning in January of 2027.
Our board is made up of people from all over Wisconsin, both with and without vision loss. Members vary in age and bring a variety of backgrounds and life experiences. The one thing they have in common is a commitment to enhancing the independence, dignity and well-being of Wisconsinites who are blind or low vision.
Board members play a key role in supporting the Council’s mission by providing strategic, governance and fiduciary leadership. Board members are also expected to serve as Council ambassadors to their networks and communities, to recruit new donors, and to make an annual financial contribution themselves within their means.
To be successful, our board must include members with a diverse set of experiences and skills. Nonprofit management, legal, financial, and fund development skills are particularly valuable. As the nonprofit world and society as a whole continue to change, these skills are increasingly critical to the ongoing success of the Council. Individuals with experience in these areas are especially encouraged to apply.
“Part of what makes board service so interesting and exciting is that boards are involved in all aspects of organizational governance,” says Chair Nick Sinram. “That means a variety of skills and perspectives are needed for our board to be successful. It also makes for a rewarding opportunity to learn from peers and grow as a leader.”
The application deadline is Tuesday, September 1. You can find the application form on the Council website.