Our Board of Directors
The South Bend Bike Garage is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that provides strategic leadership, financial oversight, and long-term direction for the organization.
Our board members are passionate about expanding access to bicycles, promoting active transportation, and strengthening our community through cycling.
If you're interested in helping guide a growing nonprofit, we'd love to hear from you.
What Does the Board Do?
The Board focuses on governance rather than day-to-day operations.
Our responsibilities include:
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Setting the organization's long-term vision and strategic direction
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Ensuring financial sustainability
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Hiring, supporting, and evaluating executive leadership as the organization grows
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Approving budgets and major organizational decisions
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Supporting fundraising and community partnerships
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Serving as ambassadors for the Bike Garage throughout the community
Board members are not expected to run daily programs or repair bikes (unless they want to volunteer in those ways!).
How Our Board Works
We strive to create an engaged, collaborative, and welcoming board.
Typically:
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Quarterly or Monthly board meetings (approximately 60–90 minutes)
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Committee participation based on interests and skills
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Annual strategic planning discussions
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Opportunities to volunteer at events and programs
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Board terms are established by our bylaws
We value thoughtful discussion, diverse perspectives, and a shared commitment to our mission.
Who We're Looking For
We welcome individuals from many backgrounds.
Experience that can be helpful includes:
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Nonprofit leadership
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Finance or accounting
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Fundraising
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Marketing and communications
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Legal
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Human resources
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Education
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Bicycle advocacy
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Business leadership
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Community organizing
Most importantly, we're looking for people who care about helping our community and are willing to contribute their time, ideas, and expertise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be a cyclist?
No. Passion for our mission matters much more than cycling experience.
How much time does serving require?
Most board members spend approximately 3–6 hours per month, including meetings, committee work, and occasional events.
Is this a paid position?
No. Board members serve as volunteers.
Can I volunteer before joining the board?
Absolutely. Many board members first become volunteers, donors, committee members, or advocates.
Interested in Serving?
We're always interested in meeting people who care about making bicycling more accessible in our community.
If serving on the Board of Directors sounds like a good fit, we'd love to learn more about you.