JOIN OUR BOARD
Shape the Future of Outdoor Education
Lend your skills, expertise, and passion for the outdoors to help us expand our mission across North Carolina!
"As a member of the Muddy Sneakers board for the past 10 years I have enjoyed seeing the impact our mission has had on our youth in North Carolina. We have grown from our roots in Transylvania County to now reaching over 50% of the state. We still have more to do!
My involvement with the Muddy Sneakers board has been a fulfilling way to contribute to children’s development by exploring opportunities, launching curiosity and connecting them with the natural world. Children learning about science and nature while being fully immersed in it, muddy sneakers and all, creates a lifelong memory and hopefully a desire to explore more."
Townsend Birdsong
Muddy Sneakers Board Member
Board members are instrumental in shaping the future of Muddy Sneakers by providing strategic guidance, expertise, and advocacy that directly impact our growth and sustainability.
Benefits of Serving
Support experiential outdoor education
Network with like-minded professionals
Make a lasting impact on students and the environment
Key Roles
Strategic Leadership and Vision
- Setting the Direction: Board members help define and refine our mission and long-term goals.
- Navigating Challenges: Provide strategic counsel and offer objective perspectives to identify challenges and opportunities.
Fundraising
- Cultivating Partnerships: Leverage professional networks to open doors to new funding opportunities, strategic partnerships, and sponsorships.
- Financial Oversight: Support sustainable growth through participation in fundraising initiatives, budgeting, and financial planning.
Advocacy and Public Engagement
- Raising Awareness: Serve as an ambassador for Muddy Sneakers, raising our organization’s profile and attracting support.
- Policy and Community Influence: Advocate for the benefits of experiential outdoor-based learning at local and state levels to shape policies that further secure our place in the community.
Governance and Accountability
- Ensuring Best Practices: Help maintain transparency and accountability to build trust among stakeholders and strengthen organizational integrity.
- Continuous Improvement: Continuously seek areas for growth and improvement while ensuring Muddy Sneakers remains focused on delivering high-quality, impactful education.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- Desired Skills & Expertise: We’re seeking a candidate who is well-connected and adept at cultivating relationships with potential supporters. The ideal board member will have a robust network within philanthropic, corporate, and community circles – and excel at leveraging these relationships to identify new funding opportunities and inspire donor confidence.
- Focus Locations: Piedmont or Triangle region of NC
- Prior board experience preferred
