Board of Directors Member (Volunteer Nonprofit Leadership Opportunity)

Help Shape the Future of Animal Rescue

The Rescue Crew is seeking passionate, mission-driven professionals to join our Board of Directors and help guide the organization's next chapter of growth and impact.

Since 2017, The Rescue Crew has helped save more than 6,000 homeless animals through foster-based rescue, community partnerships, and innovative adoption programs. As we continue to grow, we are seeking board members who can provide strategic leadership, governance, oversight, and expertise to support our lifesaving mission.

About The Rescue Crew

The Rescue Crew is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue dedicated to preventing unnecessary euthanasia by rescuing homeless, abandoned, and at-risk dogs and cats and placing them into loving homes. We operate a foster-based rescue program and The PURRfect Match Adoption Center in Andover, Minnesota.

Responsibilities

Board members serve as ambassadors and strategic leaders for the organization and are expected to:

• Attend and actively participate in board meetings
• Support organizational planning, governance, and oversight
• Provide professional expertise and guidance in areas relevant to nonprofit operations
• Assist with fundraising, community outreach, and relationship-building efforts
• Promote The Rescue Crew's mission within the community
• Serve on committees or special projects as needed
• Support the long-term sustainability and growth of the organization

Desired Skills & Experience

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and professions. We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in:

• Nonprofit leadership or governance
• Finance, accounting, or auditing
• Fundraising and development
• Marketing, communications, or public relations
• Human resources
• Legal or compliance
• Veterinary medicine or animal welfare
• Business operations, technology, or strategic planning

Previous board experience is helpful but not required.

Who We're Looking For

Ideal candidates are:

• Passionate about animal welfare
• Strategic thinkers who can focus on long-term organizational success
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Willing to contribute their professional expertise
• Committed to ethical governance and nonprofit best practices

Time Commitment

Approximately 3–6 hours per month, including board meetings, committee participation, and occasional special projects.

Why Serve?

Serving on The Rescue Crew's Board of Directors is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on animal welfare while helping strengthen an organization that saves thousands of lives. Your leadership, expertise, and perspective can help shape the future of rescue in our community.