Volunteer Board Member

Organization Northwest Airlines History Center (NWAHC) Organization Description Join the Board of Directors for the Northwest Airlines History Center: Help Dreams Take Flight. Since 2002, the Northwest Airlines History Center (NWAHC) has been the Upper Midwests only museum dedicated to celebrating commercial aviation, showing how Northwest and its precursors enriched the regions social and economic fabric, and how the companys scientific and engineering advances made traveling safer and more reliable. We are a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit currently operating a small public museum location at the Crowne Plaza AiRE MSP Hotel in Bloomington, MN, and maintaining archives at Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie, MN. To better inspire young people to pursue careers in aviation and travel, and attract a new generation of museum leadership, our Board has developed a Go Big strategic plan to consolidate and expand at a Twin Cities airport location in the mid-2020s. This facility will be a regional and national attraction with full-size passenger aircraft and simulators, hands-on museum exhibits, classrooms, scheduled activities, and a signature event space and restaurant. Job Description Serving on the NWAHC Board of Directors is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about the history of commercial aviation and public science education. Ramping up our operation and creating new community connections requires a diverse group of individuals and skill sets. Were expanding our volunteer Board of Directors in 2023-2024 and looking for people with effective communication and fundraising talents to head up efforts in areas including (but not limited to): Business planning and capital campaign Marketing and media/influencer relations Corporate, nonprofit,and community-group outreach Museum curation and collections management Educational coordination with K-12 and college programs In addition to contributing in the above mentioned areas, Board members should expect to attend monthly board meetings of two hours each. While not required, the ideal board candidate would also have prior nonprofit board member and/or fundraising experience. Next Steps If you have a feeling of awe around flight, a love of history, and want to help us channel those interests into amazing exhibits and programs, we are eager to hear from you. Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Access Philanthropy helps to advance the mission of nonprofits through expertise in philanthropy, fundraising and nonprofit leadership. To learn more about the NWAHC, visit our museum Thursdays-Saturdays, and explore our extensive website at www.northwestairlineshistory.org. Business office and archive: 10100 Flying Cloud Drive, Suite A306, Eden Prairie, MN, 55347-4016 Phone: 952-698-4478. The NWAHC has no financial or operational ties to Delta Air Lines, but uses all remaining registered active trademarks with their consent.