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4 people are interested
Board Member
ORGANIZATION: Youth Ministry Entertainment
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4 people are interested
Position
The Board will support the work of Y-ME and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by Y-ME Executive Director, the Board-Executive Director 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 Exceutive Director as he develops and implements Y-ME’s strategic plan
- Reviewing outcomes and metrics created for Y-ME 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 Y-ME’s 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 Executive Director
- Assisting the Executive Director and board chair in identifying and recruiting other Board Members
- Partnering with the Executive Director and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out
- Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments
- Representing Y-ME to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization
- Ensuring Y-ME's commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities Y-ME serves
Board Members will consider Y-ME a philanthropic priority and make annual gifts that reflect that priority. So that the Executive Director can credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals, Y-ME expects to have 100 percent of Board Members make an annual contribution that is commensurate with their capacity.
Board terms/participationBoard Members will serve a three-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for one additional term. Board meetings will be held quarterly and committee meetings will be held in coordination with full board meetings.
QualificationsThis is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about Y-ME’s mission and who has a track record of board leadership. Selected Board Members will have achieved leadership stature in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. His/her accomplishments will allow him/her to attract other well-qualified, high-performing Board Members.
Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:
- Extensive professional experience with significant executive leadership accomplishments in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector
- A commitment to and understanding of Y-ME's beneficiaries, preferably based on experience
- Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of Y-ME’s beneficiaries
Service on Y-ME’s Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs in relation to Board Members’ duties.
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About Youth Ministry Entertainment
Location:
3200 DILL AVE, RICHMOND, VA 23222, US
Mission Statement
Youth Ministry Entertainment is a Community Outreach Organization that specializes in empowering youth & young adults by equipping them with life skills and the necessary resources that will allow them to achieve their dreams & goals in life. We believe in "Training Up Our Youth" by means of "Educational Entertainment." Simply put, we are in the business of Igniting Dreams and Building Outstanding Leaders!!!
Description
For 4 years now, we have been effectively impacting the youth and the community in the Richmond area with a very low budget. The youth visit the elderly, serve at food pantries, and participate in litter pick up through our Community Service Program. We also host a Free "Stop The Violence" Empowerment Concert & Skate Party for Teens four times per year, along with an interactive After School & Summer Program Mon-Fri all year round.
Community Service Program:
We have the youth visiting the elderly, serving at the food pantry, and participating in litter pick-up through our Community Service Program. These activities teach them appreciation & responsibility and instills leadership & strong work ethics.
Stop The Violence Program:
We have a Stop The Violence Program called Swaggavation. Swaggavation is a combination of two words. Swagg means style & confidence. Motivation means to inspire or influence someone to act. When you combine the two, you get "Swaggavation!"It means "Motivating Others To Have A Positive SWAGG!"
We host these Free Stop The Violence Empowerment Concerts & Skate Parties for Teens 4 times per year. We address bullying, sexting, negative peer-pressure, gang violence, anger management, suicide, dating violence, and things of that nature. The whole purpose of Swaggavation is to reduce crime & violence and unite teens. We focus on teaching strategies on how to handle problems without resorting to violence. This powerful movement will effect youth & young adults worldwide as a positive epidemic! Just imagine millions of young people walking around the world with a positive swag wearing Swaggavation T-Shirts, Back-Packs, and Wrist Bands! Powerful Isn’t It?? Become a part of the movement. www.swaggavation.com.
Also, we have a Swaggavation internet radio show every Thursday night from 7:30-8:30pm on www.repnvairadio.com. We discuss issues that young people deal with while promoting positive artist and positive hip-hop music. We have over 30,000 listeners and we welcome new sponsorships. Make Sure You Tune In!
After School & Summer Program:
Our interactive After School & Summer Program is filled with lots of learning activities as well as fun outings. The learning activities cover Homework Tutoring, Arts & Crafts, Reading Time, Healthy Relationships, Violence Prevention, Bullying & Peer Pressure Awareness, Life Skills, Nutrition & Fitness Classes, Wood Shop, Entrepreneurship & Career Development, Aids & STD Prevention, Spiritual Character Development, etc.
Our outings are to places like the Library, Kings Dominion, Hadads Lake, Fishing, Skating, Swimming, Museums, Bowling, Recording Studio, etc.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3200 Dill AveRichmond, VA 23222
DATE POSTED
September 17, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 2-3 days per month