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BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPLICATION: Mission of Leeds Main Street

Leeds Main Street is organized and operated exclusively for the purpose of promoting the general economic interests of historic Downtown Leeds, including but not limited to fostering economic development, supporting local businesses, preserving historic sites, and enhancing the overall quality of life for residents and visitors of Leeds, Alabama. This mission is fulfilled via a strategic four-point approach: organization, promotion, design, and economic vitality.
Leeds Main Street Board of Directors Application Overview

The Leeds Main Street Board of Directors collectively assumes both legal and philosophical responsibility for the organization, setting policies and guiding the direction of all program activities. Board members are key leaders who drive the program’s mission, secure operating and capital funds, actively participate in committees or task forces, and champion the cause of downtown revitalization. Their efforts underscore the broader importance of revitalizing downtowns for the benefit of the entire community.

Board members should share a strong commitment to Leeds Main Street’s mission and goals. Ideal candidates will bring expertise or experience in areas such as administration, finance, program development, advertising, public relations, downtown business activity, communications, design, partnership-building, or economic development.

Directors serve three-year terms, with a maximum of two consecutive terms. Former Directors may be reconsidered for board positions one year after their original term ends. Leeds Main Street operates as a working board, requiring a commitment of 4–10 hours per month and a monthly financial contribution at a level that aligns with each Board member’s personal circumstances.
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Please list your current and past Board experiences.
Please list your specific experience in and/or knowledge in any of the following: administration, finance, program development, marketing/ advertising, public relations, downtown business, communications, design, event management, historic preservation or economic development.
What is your educational/professional background?
What personal strengths, experiences, expertise, connections, or resources would you bring to Leeds Main Street?
Why are you interested in serving on the Leeds Main Street Board of Directors?
Have you ever been engaged in any specific fundraising efforts? If so with whom, how, and what was the amount raised?
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

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The Leeds Main Street organization has 5 standing committees: (1) Organization, (2) Promotion, (3) Design, and (4) Economic Vitality. Please check the one that you would be most interesting in joining.

Organization: encouraging cooperation and building leadership in the business community, ensuring broad community engagement, forging partnerships across sectorsPromotion: creating a positive image for downtown by promoting it as an exciting place to live, shop, and invest, supporting "buy local" experiencesDesign: improving the appearance of the downtown while preserving historic sites and buildings, fostering accessible people-centered public spacesEconomic Vitality: building a diverse economic base, catalyzing smart new investment, cultivating a strong entrepreneurship ecosystem
Below are the listed requirements for being on the Board of Directors. Check all that you would be willing to commit to.

Attend a half-day Board Member Retreat for Orientation, Training, and Planning for the upcoming year.Attend monthly Board meetings on the 2nd Monday of the month at 4:30 on the 2nd floor of 7901 Parkway Drive.Serve on a Committee and attend Committee meetings.Engage with at least one Leeds Main Street event or project during each year of serving on the Board.Advocate for the Main Street program locally and statewide.Make a personal financial investment (monthly) during entire Board office term of 3 years.Commit to attend a training event hosted by Main Street Alabama or Main Street American at least once during a three-year term, which include quarterly trainings, webinars, the annual Main Street Alabama conference, or the National Main Street Now Conference.Volunteer an average of 4-10 hours of your time monthly with meetings and volunteer opportunities.
Our goal is to ensure that we assemble a diverse and highly qualified board that is representative of our Leeds Main Street's values and mission. Please note, our selection process is as follows:

Following nomination and a submitted application,

1. Review: The current board reviews the applications to assess each candidate's qualifications, experience, and alignment with the organization's mission and goals.

2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview to further evaluate their suitability for the position. Interviews will be conducted by current board members.

5. Selection: After thorough review and consideration, the board votes to select candidates to fill the vacant board positions. Selections are typically based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, commitment, and potential contributions to the organization, and how those contributions suit the current board needs at the time.

6. Appointment: In January of each calendar year, elected candidates are formally appointed to the board, and their term of service begins.

Thank you for your interest and your commitment to making a difference in our community.

I certify, by my signature, that the information contained within this application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. An electronic signature is accepted.
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