Meet Our Board of Directors
Ex Fabula’s Board is a diverse group of dedicated volunteers with a shared vision: a radically equitable community that honors the dignity of all people. We believe that when people tell their true personal stories, we can build connections, community, empathy and understanding.
Members of the Ex Fabula Board are connected to many important Milwaukee organizations including Northwestern Mutual, Potawatomi, the Medical College of Wisconsin, UW-Milwaukee, Public Allies, Alverno College, Milwaukee PBS, Alianza Latina Aplicando Soluciones, Imagine MKE, Feeding America, Halling & Cayo SC, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Milwaukee County, and Milwaukee Public Schools.
“Ex Fabula is several years into an intentional push to actively face racism, ableism, homophobia, and segregation rather than default to Milwaukee’s business-as-usual. This mission and will to use storytelling as more than entertainment is what Jasmine terms heart work.”
“I am excited to be on the board at this time post-Covid because the ability to make connections through sharing our story kept us all going these past 3 years. However, the concept is really one that’s been the center of Ex Fabula since its start, so for me, everyone else is catching up to Milwaukee’s best-kept secret.”
Leadership Opportunities on the Board of Directors
We are currently accepting applications for 3 year terms. We are seeking to add individuals with the following areas of expertise to our board:
- finance including sales, accounting, economics, and entrepreneurship
- fund development including connections to individual and/or corporate giving, community centric fundraising
- public health, health equity, and/or mental health
- program evaluation
- previous experience on a board of directors – including service in board leadership roles
It’s a great time to get involved on the board or committee level, as we are currently working internationally-known consultant in order to explore Community Centric Fundraising and create a new, comprehensive fundraising plan for Ex Fabula. It will be a fantastic learning experience for anyone interested in advancing equity within philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.
We highly encourage prospective candidates to become Ex Fabula members prior to applying. We are also glad to get applications from folks who would like to initially join a board committee (Finance, Governance, or Development).
Want to volunteer at events? That’s separate from the board. Learn more about event volunteering here!
Role of the Board
We are a working board and each Board Director supports Ex Fabula by:
- Envisioning the future and developing strategy to advance our mission.
- Being a thought partner with our Executive Director to execute strategies and tactics.
- Reviewing and approving financial documents.
- Serving on a committee (Finance, Development, or Governance).
- Recruiting other Board Directors and Committee members while ensuring that the Board’s demographics reflect those of the Greater Milwaukee region.
- Setting goals and measuring progress toward those goals.
- Telling Ex Fabula’s story to our networks.
- Asking people and organizations to donate, collaborate, attend, and support Ex Fabula.
- Making a meaningful financial contribution to Ex Fabula – and enjoying the benefits that come with membership.
Qualifications
We review applications for Board of Directors through several lenses. We want to bring people to our Board who:
- Know us and love the work we do.
- Have connections to “influencers” who can provide significant financial support or connect us to those who can.
- Enjoy sharing Ex Fabula’s story with colleagues, friends and family, and wooing them for support.
- Have the time required to dig in and follow-through on tasks and small projects.
- Enjoy continuous learning, especially related to their personal understanding of equity and inclusion.
We’re especially interested in connecting with potential candidates who:
- Have expertise in accounting and/or finance.
- Are interested in Board Leadership opportunities such as serving as an officer.
- Occupy leadership positions at Milwaukee-area corporations.
Individuals from historically marginalized populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Service on the Ex Fabula Board of Directors is a volunteer position and without remuneration.
Terms and time commitment
Ex Fabula Board Directors serve a 3-year term and are eligible for re-appointment for up to three consecutive terms. Board meetings are held 5 times per year, and committee meetings are held on an as-needed basis.