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9 people are interested
Board Members and committe members
ORGANIZATION: RETHINK POSSIBLE INITIATIVE
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9 people are interested
The Board will support the work of Rethink Possible Initiative and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by Rethink Possible Initiative chief executive officer (CEO), the Board-CEO relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Specific Board Member responsibilities include: Leadership, governance and oversight Serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO as she develops and implements Rethink Possible Initiative strategic plan Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by Rethink Possible Initiative for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics; reviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings Approving Rethink Possible Initiative annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities Contributing to an annual performance evaluation of the CEO Assisting the CEO and board chair in identifying and recruiting other Board Members Partnering with the CEO and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments Representing Rethink Possible Initiative to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization Ensuring Rethink Possible Initiative commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities Rethink Possible Initiative serves
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About RETHINK POSSIBLE INITIATIVE
Location:
83 HENRY JOHNSON BLVD, ALBANY, NY 12210, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide quality educational services and develop quality affordable housing opportunities for individuals and families while promoting self-sufficiency and neighborhood revitalization.
Description
Rethink Possible Initiative
was formed to address the needs of youths with a focus on at-risk youths by matching caring adults with youths who showed warning signs of dropping out of school. Youths targeted for tutoring/mentoring included those who had significant school problems.
Throughout the history of the organization, mentors and local folks have played a major role by providing program support and mentors. Mentors commit time each week to be a friend and role model for youths. The mentors offer concrete expressions of unconditional love and support to the mentees; and the two participate in activities designed to build friendship, trust, and constructive values.
The goals after becoming incorporated as a 501 (c) (3) is to create a multi-service agency to move individuals and families beyond despair, homelessness and poverty. We work to provide the working poor, underserved, and struggling middle class access to education, jobs, housing, financial literacy and emergency services. We foster personal transformation and work with the community and state for broader systems change.
Another goal is to maintain an annual giving level of approximately $100,000, and set yearly fundraising goals, and put in place the infrastructure to continue our growth.
Current fundraising activities include many small fundraisers, one special event and an annual fund appeals. The Initiative has not reached the $100,000 annual level. The Initiative is also trying to build a Business Gifts Program. Although the Initiative has been fortunate to receive a few gifts this year in the form of software applications, a two-family house, I am cognizant of the competition for donor support. The Initiative is working to increase annual unrestricted gifts to be better able to fund current Initiatives and meet emerging needs.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
83 HENRY JOHNSON BLVDAlbany, NY 12210
DATE POSTED
January 15, 2015
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Financial Auditing
- Research
- Fundraising
- Information Architecture
- Professional Development
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- varies
- We are looking for diverse individuals who is willing to raise monies, help with implementing and ca