Board of Trustees
Board members appoint, evaluate, and support the President and CEO, set the museum's direction and policies, manage fiscal resources and personnel, and ensure transparency and integrity in all actions.
As a board member, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the museum’s future, expanding its reach, and deepening its connection to the community we serve. Your expertise and commitment will contribute to preserving and celebrating the rich heritage of African Americans.
Why Join Our Board?
- Impact: Influence the museum’s strategic direction and initiatives.
- Advocacy: Champion cultural awareness and social justice.
- Network: Collaborate with like-minded leaders and experts.
- Legacy: Contribute to a lasting legacy for generations to come.
Get more information about council service below, then start your application.
Application Deadline is June 15, 2025. The application is below. Please be prepared to upload your resume and CV.
- Board of Trustees Responsibilities
- Appoint, evaluate, and support the President and Chief Executive Officer.
- Establish the Museum’s mission, strategic direction, and major policies, as well as oversee the implementation of same.
- Provide prudent stewardship of the fiscal resources, assets, personnel, and programs of the Museum.
- Act with honesty, integrity, and good faith as a fiduciary of the Museum.
- Maintain a thorough and informed perspective in relationship to the Museum’s general programs and operations.
- Board of Trustees Expectations
- Be a committed and informed member of the Museum actively in pursuit of the implementation of the Museum Mission.
- Be informed about the Museum’s services and strengths and willing to provide guidance where necessary.
- Actively participate, with at least 75% attendance, on at least one or more committees.
- Be prepared for meetings with a thorough review of minutes and reports.
- Support the Museum’s promotional activities by attending at least three events annually.
- Recommend other talented individuals who can serve on the Board.
- Maintain open and honest communication with other board members and staff; retaining confidentiality for privileged information and compliance with any conflict of interest policies.
- Participate in the Annual Evaluation Questionnaire and the Museum’s planning efforts.
- Be willing and accountable to either give or raise a minimum of $10,000 annually in personal giving support to the Museum.
- Be actively involved in the Museum’s development and fundraising efforts and provide annual philanthropic support by creating new sources of philanthropy.*
*Contributions by corporations, foundations, and other organizations with which trustees are affiliated are encouraged and will be recognized as partial fulfillment of the trustee’s personal commitment.