Board of Directors

Mission: To inspire a lifelong love for learning through play and fun.

Vision: Every child soars to their highest potential in a place full of creativity and connections.

Purpose: The purpose of the Board of Directors of the Pikes Peak Children’s Museum is to advise, assist, and provide leadership and overall direction in support of the mission, vision, and the next steps for how the museum will grow and develop in our community.

Term of office: 2 years, which may be renewed up to a maximum of 3 consecutive terms. Members are then required to be off the Board for one year before again serving.

Board Responsibilities:

• The Board of Directors is legally and ethically responsible for all activities of the Museum- The Project
• Determine how PPCM carries out its mission through long- and short-range planning and review, and develop, approve, implement, and support the Museum’s Strategic Plan
• Exercise fiduciary responsibilities, including budget and annual review oversight
• Recruit, orient, and develop new Board members
• Oversee fundraising efforts
• Evaluate the overall performance of PPCM in achieving its mission
• Ensure PPCM is in compliance with nonprofit IRS regulations
• Establish policies for the effective management of PPCM
• Evaluating and serving as an advisory role for the Executive Director

Responsibilities of Directors:

• Understand and promote PPCM’s mission
• Serve as a working member of at least one Board committee
• Participate in resource development and fundraising
• Participate in our annual give-or-get fundraising efforts
• Advocate on behalf of PPCM
• Help to educate the community about the PPCM
• Time Commitment:
  • Attend, in person and virtually, actively participate, held once per month.
  • Strategic Planning Session
  • Participation in community events highly encouraged
  • Attendance at major annual events and fundraisers highly recommended
• Skills and Backgrounds:
  • Must reside in the Pikes Peak Region.
  • We are looking for individuals with expertise and experience in fundraising, grant writing/making, community engagement, education, culture and/or financial background.
  • Must pass a background check.

Private Group Details:

• Group Size Range: 1 - 5
• Event can be held at organization location(s)
• Event can be held virtually
• No Donation