2023 Board Applications & Nominations

The Board of Directors of the Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston

The Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston has a board of 5-8 Directors who hold legal responsibility for financial health of the Shambhala Center, prudent management of our resources and the ongoing care of our community.

Community members can either apply themselves, or nominate another community member. 

How to apply or submit a nomination

Please use the nomination form to apply or submit a nomination with the following information:

    • Why you are interested in, or think someone would be a good candidate for, joining the board
    • What you believe you, or someone else, have to offer the community
    • You may include resume or narrative summary of relevant professional background

Timeline

  1. Applications & Nominations open February 25th
  2. Nominations close Sunday, March 19th
  3. Nominating committee will review and evaluate nominations, and interview nominees if necessary. February 25 – April 9
  4. Nominating committee will present a list of recommendations to the current board of directors for review by April 9
  5. Board of Directors will review and make final choices at the April 10 Board meeting
  6. New board members will be announced the week of April 17

 

Role and Responsibilities of Shambhala Boston Board of Directors

  • To serve for a 2 year term, with a possibility to renew.
  • Make or delegate decisions about hiring, compensation, and termination of Executive Director.
  • Be a part-time volunteer on a working board. Current board members offer between 6-10 hours each month. This time includes:
    • Participation in monthly 90 minute board meetings and quarterly half-day retreats;
    • Attending community meetings, center events, and other gatherings;
    • Communication (Email, phone and video Zoom calls) scheduling, responding to community issues and concerns;
    • Serving on at least one committee.

Personal and Professional Qualities of Board Members

  • A commitment to the Shambhala vision of a sane and kind human society, and the skillful means of meditation, bravery and gentleness
  • Demonstrated commitment to the Boston Shambhala Center
  • At least 2 years participation in center programs or activities
  • An established meditation practice and ability to approach problem-solving from a mind of practice
  • The desire to work collaboratively and make decisions by consensus
    • Ability and willingness to listen.
    • Open minded, without a fixed agenda.
    • Self-aware, committed to decreasing implicit bias in personal and organizational decision-making.
    • Ability to collaborate with others (team player).
  • Preferably a background in at least one of the following areas:
    • Leadership
    • Diversity/inclusion
    • Buddhist studies
    • Nonprofit organizations and regulations
    • Strategic planning
    • Crisis management
    • Community engagement
    • Financial management