Board of Directors Application

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The Conservation Burial Alliance is seeking new board members to serve a two-year term from April 1, 2026 and March 30, 2028. The deadline for submitting the application is February 15, 2026.

We are looking for candidates with a wide variety of skills, from strategic planning to social media and communications to environmental expertise. Candidates from all walks of life are welcome to apply; we seek a diverse board with experience in all the many aspects of work and life that can contribute to fulfilling our mission of making conservation burial available to all. Candidates must be willing to devote time and effort to building and sustaining the nonprofit. The CBA is a 501c3 working board that meets every other month to conduct online meetings; other board business, committee work, and public outreach is ongoing.

Below you will find the application, plus links to documents to help you get a feel for the organization as you determine whether you this is a commitment compatible with your interests and capacity. Any additional question you have may be addressed during your interview with a representative of the Nominating Committee.

Thank you for considering this important job!

Conservation Burial Alliance By-Laws
Conservation Burial Alliance Articles of Incorporation

CBA Board of Director Application

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1) Please tell us why you are interested the CBA, including any previous involvement with the CBA and what you are most passionate about bringing to the Board *

2) Please tell us about your day job *

3) Please describe any experience you have in or related to this field. *

4) What is your understanding of CBA’s purpose and what ideas do you have to help us realize our contributions? *

5) What do you see as the most pressing issue(s) for conservation burial? The CBA? *

6) What ways, if any, do you think it's important to prioritize justice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity when it comes to end-of-life experiences and learning opportunities for CBGs? *

7) Please share any previous nonprofit or board experience that you’d had, including leadership positions. *

8) Please list any other volunteer commitments you may have *

9) Describe your understanding of a board member’s roles and responsibilities, including your understanding of what a working board does? *

10) What are your top three values when collaborating with other board members? *

11) Please share your approach to and response to resolving conflict, including how you prefer to receive feedback? *

12) Please describe your communication and decision-making style. Are you more comfortable with up/down majority rule, consensus, or other type of decision-making? *

13) Please share any additional information about how and way you feel called to this board opportunity. *

14) Please describe the extent of your media and/or speaking experience. *

15) Please describe your computer/tech skills. *

17) How many hours a week can you devote to CBA board service? *

18) Do you have any actual or potential conflicts of interest? *

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