Volunteer: Board of Directors ElevateHER Inc. - Volunteer DirectorFULL JOB DESCRIPTION: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-Pj8wZsyl0yoqNrMhEG_VDEmLCXjX5sp/view?usp=sharing
Our Mission ElevateHER is a workforce development and community health organization that puts Black and Latina women to work in safe technology-enabled jobs serving their own communities with cultural competence.
ROLE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (the Board) The Board of Directors, acting as a single entity, is legally and ethically responsible for all activities of the organization. Individual board members have an obligation to uphold the standards of conduct set for them by the board and applicable laws. The Board as a whole has the following responsibilities: Establish the mission of the organization Determine how the organization carries out its mission through long-range and short-range planning and review Hire, supervise, evaluate and support the Executive Director Establish policies that ensure best practices are followed Ensure legal compliance Acquire and maintain resources Adopt an annual budget Provide ongoing fiscal oversight Engage Auditor or initiate an independent financial review Review Form 990 prior to its submission Ensure the organization has the financial resources necessary to carry out its mission Maintain the Board Recruiting new Board members Orienting and training Board members Develop Board leadership to maintain continuity and institutional knowledge Provide oversight to ensure the organization is making progress in achieving its mission
Individual Directors have the following responsibilities: Understand and promote organization's mission Gain a working knowledge of the organization's programs, services and delivery models Be a working member of at least one Board committee, work group or project annually Assisting in recruitment (membership/constituent/client/patron/learners/consumers etc.) Advocate for the organization Contribute and raise funds for the operations of the organization Help to educate the community Identify and/or avoid conflicts of interest Offer (if not asked) to participate in activities with which you can help as a volunteer under the direction of the program lead and/or Executive Director Actively participate in Board meetings, annual Board planning retreat, and annual meeting Participate in annual Board self-assessment, funder assessment, and client assessment Review Board meeting materials before the meeting Ask questions Be respectful of differing opinions Be open minded to diverse ideas while remaining aligned with the Mission and Vision
Time Commitments Directors will participate in person or virtually (as health conditions and guidelines dictate) at Board meetings at least six times each year. More frequent meetings (e.g., every month) are required during early phases of organizational development 2020-2023. All directors will participate in person at the annual meeting at which elections are held. Meetings will take place in the Washington, DC area. Virtual participation will be allowed as available and needed. Committee meeting schedules will be determined by committee members.
Financial Commitment An annual financial commitment is expected as an investment in the Mission each year by each Director. The amount is based on ability to pay and may be paid monthly or in full at once. Organization: ElevateHER FULL JOB DESCRIPTION: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-Pj8wZsyl0yoqNrMhEG_VDEmLCXjX5sp/view?usp=sharing
Our Mission ElevateHER is a workforce development and community health organization that puts Black and Latina women to work in safe technology-enabled jobs serving their own communities with cultural competence.
ROLE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (the Board) The Board of Directors, acting as a single entity, is legally and ethically responsible for all activities of the organization. Individual board members have an obligation to uphold the standards of conduct set for them by the board and applicable laws. The Board as a whole has the following responsibilities: Establish the mission of the organization Determine how the organization carries out its mission through long-range and short-range planning and review Hire, supervise, evaluate and support the Executive Director Establish policies that ensure best practices are followed Ensure legal compliance Acquire and maintain resources Adopt an annual budget Provide ongoing fiscal oversight Engage Auditor or initiate an independent financial review Review Form 990 prior to its submission Ensure the organization has the financial resources necessary to carry out its mission Maintain the Board Recruiting new Board members Orienting and training Board members Develop Board leadership to maintain continuity and institutional knowledge Provide oversight to ensure the organization is making progress in achieving its mission
Individual Directors have the following responsibilities: Understand and promote organization's mission Gain a working knowledge of the organization's programs, services and delivery models Be a working member of at least one Board committee, work group or project annually Assisting in recruitment (membership/constituent/client/patron/learners/consumers etc.) Advocate for the organization Contribute and raise funds for the operations of the organization Help to educate the community Identify and/or avoid conflicts of interest Offer (if not asked) to participate in activities with which you can help as a volunteer under the direction of the program lead and/or Executive Director Actively participate in Board meetings, annual Board planning retreat, and annual meeting Participate in annual Board self-assessment, funder assessment, and client assessment Review Board meeting materials before the meeting Ask questions Be respectful of differing opinions Be open minded to diverse ideas while remaining aligned with the Mission and Vision
Time Commitments Directors will participate in person or virtually (as health conditions and guidelines dictate) at Board meetings at least six times each year. More frequent meetings (e.g., every month) are required during early phases of organizational development 2020-2023. All directors will participate in person at the annual meeting at which elections are held. Meetings will take place in the Washington, DC area. Virtual participation will be allowed as available and needed. Committee meeting schedules will be determined by committee members.
Financial Commitment An annual financial commitment is expected as an investment in the Mission each year by each Director. The amount is based on ability to pay and may be paid monthly or in full at once. Organization: ElevateHER Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |