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15 people are interested
Got the passion but are without a cause? Consider becoming a Board Member for WFO!
ORGANIZATION: Wardrobe for Opportunity
Please visit the new page to apply.
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15 people are interested
Wardrobe for Opportunity has been committed to helping low-income individuals in the community find a job, keep a job, and build a career for nearly 20 years. Last year alone, we helped our clients land 300 jobs! We continue to offer key services and programs that are often overlooked. From providing interview attire to both women and men to offering two completely free job retention and career development courses, WFO will be there every step of our our clients professional journey.
Please take a moment to watch this powerful story of one of our successful clients and the 2013 Female Client of the Year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iM8cVt78ZkA
WFO Board of Directors is the Leadership body of the organization responsible for ensuring financial stability and legal compliance. Leadership skills and a willingness to learn from and participate in the impacted communities that WFO seeks to support are imperative to ensure that services and programs of WFO remain relevant to the needs of our constituents. The composition of the Board shall reflect the breadth of knowledge, skills and abilities needed to support WFO’s vision & mission statements, as well as financial viability.
We are currently looking for people with the following skills & interests:
1. CPA (especially with knowledge of small to medium-sized non-profit finance)
2. Planning, Execution, Evaluation in relation to Media/Marketing/Public Relations
3. Planning, Execution, Evaluation in relation to Fundraising/Sustainable Financing of Operations
4. Human Resources
5. Community Outreach
6. Event Planning & Execution
7. Access to Angel Investors, Business Supporters, and/or Celebrity Spokespersons
Equally important to us at Wardrobe for Opportunity is a commitment to promoting collaboration, inclusiveness, and respect at all levels of our organization. Our board follows a strength-based shared leadership model. We believe working together brings better results that any individual efforts. Additionally, a potential board member should have a connection to the community we serve or the the struggles of those fighting to overcome poverty. And finally, board members should have a p assion for working to achieve our mission of working in partnership with the community to assist low-income individuals in their efforts to "Find a Job, Keep a Job, and Build a Career."
Those interested in becoming a WFO Board Member should check out our post on LinkedIn (http://linkd.in/1kbqkVb) and submit a cover letter with your current resume!
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About Wardrobe for Opportunity
Location:
570 14th Street, Suite 5, Oakland, CA 94612, US
Mission Statement
Wardrobe for Opportunity (WFO) works in partnership with the community to assist low-income individuals to "Find a Job, Keep a Job, and Build a Career."
Description
WFO has provided unique educational opportunities to over 18,500 clients, offering critical programs to ensure that clients have the tools and support they need to achieve economic success for themselves, their families and their communities.
WFO offers a range of programs for every stage of career development:
FIND A JOB: Securing employment is a challenge facing thousands across the Bay Area. WFO partners with over fifty community organizations to support their work in helping low-income jobseekers find employment. WFO provides image workshops, professional clothing, professional image coaching, interview workshops and internships for low-income men and women, giving them the confidence, networks, and experience they need to pursue the career of their dreams.
KEEP A JOB: While finding employment is critical, maintaining the job is even more important. Thousands of clients secure employment only to struggle to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. WFO offers programs to ensure a supportive transition to employment. From working wardrobes to the innovative Pathways career development program, individuals prepare for long-term personal and professional success.
BUILD A CAREER: It is consistently a struggle for the working poor to advance beyond the entry-level. These individuals work hard, yet still struggle to make ends meet. WFO's year-long Success Series features workshops, financial literacy, career coaching and mentoring to provide participants with critical leadership and knowledge to advance in their careers. After graduation, these individuals become members of our alumni network with access to career coaching, matched savings accounts, and networking opportunities.
WFO has had a tremendous impact on the community over our fifteen-year history, helping thousands of individuals to secure employment and hundreds to keep their jobs and build careers. Given the economic climate and the challenges facing our communities, WFO has seen a dramatic increase in the demand for our services. Over the next year, WFO will aggressively expand its critical services to help low-income jobseekers and entry-level workers across the Bay Area gain the self-confidence, self-esteem and career-building tools needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency for themselves and their families.
CAUSE AREAS
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Wardrobe for Opportunity570 14th StreetOakland, CA 94612
DATE POSTED
August 1, 2014
SKILLS
- Executive Admin
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Planning
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