SEEKING NOMINATIONS TO JOIN OUR BOARD!

We Make Indiana is growing, and we're looking for leaders who want to help shape our future. We are a multi-faith, multi-racial organization bringing people together across northern Indiana to build relationships, develop grassroots leaders, and win meaningful changes in our communities. Through organizing, we help everyday people exercise their collective power to make our communities more just, equitable, and places where everyone can thrive.

As we expand our organizing across northern Indiana, we're building a Board of Directors that can help guide our growth, strengthen our organization, and support our long-term sustainability. 

Board members tend to the overall vision and mission of We Make Indiana, are responsible for the financial health and legal compliance of the organization, hire and support the executive director, and set policies for our work. (Board members do not select issues or set priorities for our organizing work. County chapter strategy teams and leaders do that work.) 

The board meets at least four times a year, and currently meets monthly for 90 minutes, generally on-line. Board terms are two years. New board members will start their terms in January 2027. 

For the board, we're seeking nominations of people who bring four important qualities:

1. Deep commitment to our mission: People who believe in the power of grassroots organizing, share our commitment to justice and equity, and want to help build an organization rooted in the leadership of everyday people.

2. Experience building and strengthening organizations: People who understand what it takes to grow a successful organization. This might include experience with nonprofit leadership, fundraising, financial stewardship, organizational development, business, or institution-building.

3. A spirit of generosity: People who are willing to invest in our success—not only through personal financial contributions, but also by opening doors, making introductions, building relationships, and connecting us with resources and opportunities.

4. Good judgment and a constructive spirit: People who ask thoughtful questions, bring fresh perspectives, and help us see what we might be missing. We value board members who can offer honest feedback, navigate challenges, and help us find a way forward.

Who Should Be Nominated?

We welcome nominations of people from diverse racial, religious, geographic, professional, and economic backgrounds. Board members do not need to have previous nonprofit board experience. We're especially interested in people who bring relationships, expertise, and perspectives that will strengthen our organization as we grow.Above all, we're looking for people who believe in what we're building and are excited to help make it possible.

Make a Nomination:

Know someone who would be a great fit? We want to hear from you.
Nomination deadline: December 1, 2026

You can nominate yourself or someone else here.