Board Memeber

Camp Thorpe is seeking community-minded volunteers to join our Board of Trustees as we build toward our 100th anniversary in 2027. This is a meaningful opportunity to guide a beloved Vermont institution through an important chapter of growth, strengthening our programs, our facilities, and our long-term financial future, while helping shape the campaign that will carry us into our second century

Why Now

Camp Thorpe’s current strategic priorities create a timely and meaningful entry point for new board members:

• Strengthening programs and staff culture, including new day-camp offerings and expanded activity programming.
• Investing in facilities, with a focus on ADA accessibility, housing improvements, and long-deferred capital projects.
• Building long-term financial sustainability through major gifts, planned giving, grants, and diversified earned income.
• Preparing for a Centennial 2027 campaign, including new campaign staffing, a start-up committee, and a modernized donor database.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome board candidates with a genuine passion for Camp Thorpe’s mission and a willingness to contribute their time, expertise, and networks. We are especially interested in candidates who bring one or more of the following:

• Community-minded individuals passionate about inclusion, disability services, and Camp Thorpe’s mission (no prior board experience required).
• Fundraising or major gifts experience, particularly valuable as we launch our Centennial campaign and grow planned giving and major donor programs.
• Experience in disability services, camping, recreation, or related human-services fields.
• Financial, facilities/construction, or nonprofit management expertise to support our financial sustainability and capital planning goals.

Board Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance and fiduciary oversight, including review of budgets, financial statements, and organizational performance.
• Actively support fundraising efforts through personal giving, donor introductions, and participation in campaigns and events.
• Serve on at least one board committee (e.g., Development, Finance, Facilities, or the Centennial Campaign Start-Up Committee).
• Attend board meetings and come prepared by reviewing materials in advance.
• Act as an ambassador for Camp Thorpe in the community and help advance our mission, vision, and values.

Time Commitment

Board members are asked to attend regular board meetings throughout the year remotely and one in-person meeting in July, serve on at least one committee, and participate in at least one Camp Thorpe event or campaign activity annually. We share specific meeting schedules and term details with prospective candidates during the conversation process.

Desired Skills: General Board Governance, Nonprofit Financials, Fundraising/Development, Legal, HR, Strategy/Business Planning, Technology