• Nature Niños Board Application

  • About Nature Niños
    Nature Niños is a New Mexico-based nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to the outdoors for youth and families. Through outdoor recreation, environmental education, conservation projects, social-emotional learning, workforce development, and community partnerships, Nature Niños helps youth build confidence, skills, stewardship, and a lifelong connection to nature.

    Why Serve on the Board?
    Board members help guide the strategic direction, financial sustainability, governance, and long-term impact of Nature Niños. We are seeking engaged leaders who are passionate about youth, community, conservation, and expanding equitable access to the outdoors.

    Current Board Needs
    • Finance, accounting, bookkeeping, banking, or budgeting expertise
    • Fundraising and donor development experience
    • Community engagement and partnership building

    • Experience in youth job training and/or workforce development
    • Governance and strategic planning
    • Outdoor recreation, conservation, and youth development advocates
    • Individuals willing to serve as ambassadors for Nature Niños

    Board Service Expectations
    Board members are expected to support the mission and values of Nature Niños; attend quarterly board meetings and occasional special meetings; review materials before meetings; participate in strategic planning; exercise fiduciary responsibility; support fundraising efforts; serve as ambassadors in the community; maintain confidentiality; participate in committees or projects as needed; and dedicate approximately 3–6 hours per month to board service.

  • SECTION 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION

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  • How did you here about Nature Niños?

  • SECTION 2: CONNECTION TO OUR MISSION

  • SECTION 3: BOARD EXPERIENCE & LEADERSHIP

  • Have you previously served on a nonprofit board?
  • Have you served in any of the following roles?

  • SECTION 4: SKILLS & EXPERTISE

    Please select the topics you have experience with
  • Finance & Operations
  • Fundraising & Development
  • Community & Public Relations
  • Organizational Support

  • SECTION 5: BOARD ROLE INTERESTS

  • Select the role(s) you are interested in:

  • SECTION 6: COMMITMENT & AVAILABILITY

  • Can you commit to these expectations?
  • How many hours per month can you realistically dedicate?
  • Would your employer support your board service?

  • SECTION 7: COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

  • Which communities, sectors, or networks do you have strong relationships within?

  • SECTION 8: FUNDRAISING & AMBASSADORSHIP

  • Please select which activities you feel confident doing:

  • SECTION 9: SCENARIO QUESTIONS

  • SECTION 10: REFERENCES

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  • SECTION 11: FINAL REFLECTION

  • BOARD COMMITMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

  • After reviewing the Board Service Expectations above, do you feel you can reasonably commit to the responsibilities and time commitment associated with serving on the Nature Niños Board of Directors?
  • Which officer position are you interested in applying for?

  • APPLICANT CERTIFICATION

  • I understand that service on the Nature Niños Board of Directors is a volunteer leadership position that includes governance, fiduciary oversight, strategic guidance, and active support of the organization's mission.

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