Nonprofits Seeking Board Members

La Crosse Public Education Foundation

April 9, 2025

By Ellen Heydon

About La Crosse Public Education Foundation

Mission

Enhance learning opportunities for students in the School District of La Crosse and to promote community understanding and support for public education.

Type of charitable status: 501(c)3

Website: https://lacrosseeducationfoundation.org/

Address: 807 East Ave S.

Annual budget: $275,000 – $300,000

Number of paid staff in full time equivalents (FTEs): 1.3

What The La Crosse Public Education Foundation is looking for in a board member

Skills desired in a board member:

  • Board governance
  • Financial management
  • Management and leadership
  • Marketing and PF
  • Fundraising
  • Legal
  • Public policy and advocacy
  • Strategic and business planning

Skills desired in a board member (detail): 

La Crosse Public Education Foundation is looking for general members of the community who care deeply about public education and have the skills listed above as well as a connection to the School District of La Crosse. The organization is looking for an individual that has a CPA certification or similar professional experience to serve as Treasurer on the board.

General board information and time commitments

Number of current board members: 16

Meeting location: Hogan Administration Building

Regular meeting schedule: 4th Monday of each month at 4:30 pm

Time expectation (hours/month): 2-3 hours a month

Length of term (# of years): 3 years

Terms allowed (# of terms): 2 terms

Board member giving requirement: Yes

Committee service requirement: Yes

La Crosse Public Education Foundation has the following policies:

  • Conflict of interest
  • Non-discrimination
  • Whistle-blower

Does La Crosse Public Education Foundation carry Director’s and Officer’s Insurance? Yes

Does La Crosse Public Education Foundation have a board orientation program? Yes

Interested in learning more about serving on La Crosse Public Education’s board? Please fill out the Board Member Candidate Interest Form by clicking here: https://www.lacrosseareafoundation.org/board-member-candidate-interest-form/