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JOIN THE EFFORT

board interest form

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR SERVICE

please complete the following
Which skills would you best fit? Required
Will you be willing to volunteer at non-Board volunteer events?

 

If you join the Board, you agree that you can provide 3-5 hours a month, which could include attendance to Board and committee meetings, or could include independent work on board objectives. You also agree that you do not currently have any conflict of interest that would stop you from regularly participating in Board decisions.

Thank you for your application! The nominating / recruitment committee will review your application and get back to you within three days. If you have further questions, please contact Joy at (913) 522-3529.

BOARD JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Board Member
TERM: Three years
RESPONSIBLE TO: fellow Board Members

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NOTE: The entire board acts as a team to step toward accomplishing all of the roles described below, together. As we like to say, "Many hands make light work." Accordingly, there is mandatory attendance at the 2024 Board Retreat during an extended Friday-to-Monday weekend in October.


GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Overall governance of agency by establishing and monitoring policies and programs and supporting development and effectiveness of Board of Directors.

  • Establish strategic purpose and direction for agency by participating in regular strategic planning and monitoring performance toward plan’s results.

  • Supervision of Director(s) by hiring and monitoring performance toward responsibilities and yearly objectives.

  • Fundraising by planning fundraising activities and participation to secure necessary resources to support operations, programs and services.

  • Represent Clement Waters and its programs and services to stakeholders, including community, funders and clients.

  • Ensure financial health of agency through conformance to up-to-date fiscal policies and procedures and through ongoing analysis of financial reports.

  • Ensure effective performance of agency’s programs through ongoing program planning and evaluation.

  • Ensure conformance to federal, state, local and agency policies and procedures.


SPECIFIC DUTIES:

  • Gets to know other board members and their perspectives.

  • Participates actively in board and committee work.

  • Performs due diligence, prepares for meetings by reviewing material, and volunteers opinion when necessary.

  • Regularly attends meetings as required by the bylaws.

  • Votes on raised matters to move organization forward.

  • Contributes financially to the nonprofit.

  • Completes accepted duties thoroughly and on time.

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CONTINUE THIS WORK

and stay connected to the results

Our work through Groundswell Growth makes reciprocity an asset.

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The multiplying difference:

It's healing to feel thankful so greatly that you want to give what you can of what you have. That's the way healthy communities roll.

 

Sharing is healing for community changemakers, and healing for you. And this "giving-back and getting-boosted" 2-way street runs all year.

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Be a blessing to others, and discover unexpected returns that thrive and grow outside of the monetary value system.

– Joy Ellsworth, co-founder

"Thank you for being the difference between thought and thoughtful action." 

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