Board of Directors Application

About our organization

Our mission is to foster an inclusive community and creative opportunities in Central Pennsylvania.

The New Cumberland Collective was started by a few neighbors like you in 2022 who wanted to bring people together and make good things happen locally. We also want to help local people develop the skills and confidence to create their own projects and initiatives.

Why? Because a place becomes what its people make of it, and anyone can be one of those people. If you're looking for people you can build something with, you're welcome here. (Also, because we get this question a lot, you don't have to live in New Cumberland to get involved.)

A few of the things we've organized and collaborated on so far:

New Cumberland Earth & Arts Festival
New Cumberland Pride
New Cumberland Music + Film Festival
Merry Merchants Holiday Market
With Friends, our social series
College of Knowledge, a community learning series
Art In The Stacks, a gallery series at the New Cumberland Library
The Hellbender Hootenanny benefit concert
Field & Folk Dinner with Susquehanna Folk
The Nature Club
Community clean-ups

What does a board commitment look like?

Two-year terms. You can stay on longer if you'd like.
Monthly meetings. We vote on major decisions, approve budgets, and make sure we're living up to our mission and legal obligations.
Committee work. Everyone serves on at least one, like finance, programs, or fundraising.
Hands-on help. We have no staff (yet!), so board members run programs, coordinate volunteers, and handle marketing and admin.
Fundraising. Spread the word, identify donors, write grants, and ask for support directly.
Personal giving. Make the Collective a giving priority each year, at whatever level works for you.

What does the application process look like?

Those interested should submit their application by October 5, 2026.
A nominating committee will review applications and make recommendations to the full board.
If needed and if time allows, we may schedule informal chat over coffee before moving forward with your potential nomination.
If selected, new board members will begin their term in January 2027.

Full Name

First NameLast Name

Email Address

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Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Where do you live? (you don't have to live in New Cumberland!)

What do you do for work?

Why are you interested in joining the board for the New Cumberland Collective?

What could you bring? Check all that apply.

Tell us about the experience behind what you checked.

The board meets monthly, and most members also serve on a committee. Does that work for you?

Which committee(s) are you most interested in? Check all that apply.

The board meets monthly, and most members also serve on a committee. Does that work for you?

Can you tell us about any previous experience you have in non-profit, arts & culture, or community work?

Every board member helps raise money and gives what they can personally. Are you up for that?

What excites you most about the potential future of our organization? How do you envision contributing to that future?

Are you willing to actively participate in fundraising efforts, including making personal contributions and helping to secure funding?

Do you have any current or past board experience? If yes, please list them.

Anything else we should know?

How did you hear about us?

Please attach your resume or CV (optional)