Open seat on Region Nine Area Inc., Board of Directors

CALL FOR APPLICANTS

Are you interested in making a difference within your community? Region Nine Area Inc. (RNAI), a non-profit organization serving citizens of the nine-county region in South Central Minnesota by helping to secure fiscal sponsorship and grant-writing resources, is looking to fill a vacant position on its Board of Directors. The board guides the work of RNAI including, grant-writing, fiscal sponsorship, and budget review.

Ideal candidates will live within Region Nine’s nine county service area (Brown, Blue Earth, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Watonwan, Waseca, and Sibley). Applicants must be at least 16 years old, demonstrate relevant leadership experience and be civically-minded. Experience in the following areas are preferred, but not required: understanding of how non-profits work, basic knowledge of meeting procedures, knowledge of funding sources and major foundations, and donor financing.

Each board member serves a three year-staggered term, with meetings held four times per calendar year. Applications must be submitted by Monday, February 22 to Region Nine Area Inc. by mail, P.O. Box 3071, Mankato, MN 56002 Attn: Ashley Aukes, or e-mail to ashley@rndc.org. Applications can be found at rndc.org/RNAIBoardVacancy. For more information or questions call (507) 387-5643.