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7 people are interested
Board of Director (Pro Bono)
ORGANIZATION: Community Support of Atlanta
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7 people are interested
Position
The Board will support the work of Steps of Success and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by Steps of Success' chief executive officer (CEO), the Board-CEO/President 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 President as s/he develops and implements Steps of Success' strategic plan
- Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by Steps of Sucess 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 Steps of Success' 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 president and other board memebers
- Assisting the President in identifying and recruiting other Board Members
- Partnering with the President and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out
- Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments
- Representing Steps of Success to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization
- Ensuring Steps of Success' commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities Steps of Success' serves
Steps of Success' Board Members will consider Steps of Success a philanthropic priority and make annual gifts that reflect that priority. So that Steps of Success can credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals, Steps of Success expects to have 100 percent of Board Members make an annual contribution that is commensurate with their capacity.
Board terms/participationSteps of Success' Board 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 Steps of Success' 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.
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About Community Support of Atlanta
Location:
3270 Spanish Trail, Atlanta, GA 30344, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to help individuals financially with living expenses so they can maintain and secure a place to live. Steps of Success Financial Assistance program is to ensure that middle and low income individuals is getting financial support when they fall behind on their rent or utilities. Our vision is to one day relinquish financial hardship for individuals of middle and low income.
Description
Steps of Success started out as an all volunteer service to help college students with their college expenses. Now we are known as Community Support of Atlanta helping low and middle class individuals keep their rent and utilities paid during financial hardship. Now with our new mission, we have help 30 middle and low income individuals keep their lights on and stopped evictions.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
780 Lynnhaven PkwyVirginia Beach, VA 23452
DATE POSTED
September 17, 2016
SKILLS
- Fundraising
- Business Planning
- Business Development
- Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 3 Year Term
- Must fill out application; also, submit your resume when contacted for interview.