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10 people are interested
Concerned about climate change? Board Member Oppty!
ORGANIZATION: Spark Northwest
Please visit the new page to apply.
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10 people are interested
**PLEASE ONLY SEND AN INQUIRY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR BOARD***
to apply: Please send a brief letter of interest and a resume or short bio, to: connect@sparknorthwest.org , subject: Board of Directors
Spark Northwest, formerly Northwest SEED, is a non-profit organization that creates communities powered by locally controlled clean energy. Spark Northwest envisions a region where every resident, regardless of income or race, has access to clean, affordable energy. We welcome all backgrounds and strive to have a staff and board that reflects the diverse communities we serve. To inform our work, we are seeking board members who are representative of minority and low-income communities. In addition, we are seeking individuals that have professional experience with communications & PR, nonprofit finance, and policy.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
- Board Members serve an initial term of 2 years, without remuneration
- Board Members ensure prudent use of all assets, including facility, people, and good will; and provide oversight for all activities that advance Spark Northwest’s effectiveness and sustainability
- Board Members exercise prudence with the control and transfer of funds. Board Members faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements and otherwise help the board fulfill its fiduciary responsibility.
- With the realization of the leadership role the board plays, Spark Northwest has a 100% board giving goal. Board Members are expected to make an annual gift according to personal means.
- Board Members stay alert to community concerns and constituent needs and look for opportunities that can be addressed by Spark Northwest’s mission and programs
- Board Members promote diversity, inclusion and equity in the clean energy movement and are committed to increasing individual and organizational cultural competency.
BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as an ambassador of Spark Northwest to the public and promote Spark Northwest’s mission and programs to the community
- Provide strategic direction and help implement Spark Northwest’s strategic plan. Review and evaluate key performance indicators and organizational outcomes.
- Participate in board meetings, held six times a year: Feb, Apr, Jun, Sep, Oct, Dec
- Participate in the annual board retreat and/or any special sessions of the board
- Provide oversight of organization policies, procedures and programs
- Review financial statements and approve annual budget and audit
- Actively participate in fundraising and special events held throughout the year
- Serve on at least one standing committee: leadership, fundraising, finance or personnel
- Serve on task forces as available
- Assist with identifying and recruiting other board members
Want to learn more? Please send a brief letter of interest and a resume or short bio, to:
connect@sparknorthwest.org , subject: Board of Directors
More opportunities with Spark Northwest
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Spark Northwest
Location:
1402 3rd Ave., Suite 901, Seattle, WA 98101, US
Mission Statement
Spark Northwest, formerly Northwest SEED, is tackling the global issue of climate change with local action. Through project implementation, education and advocacy, we believe our region can be powered entirely by clean energy.
Description
The Northwest has abundant sources of clean, renewable energy and many opportunities for conservation and efficiency. Strong communities, taking collective action, can utilize these resources to respond effectively to global climate change, the depletion of fossil fuel reserves, and energy supply volatility.
Through our ongoing work, we know that communities in the Northwest are seeking guidance on what they can do today to conserve energy and use energy more wisely. Our efforts successfully educate, equip, and empower communities to develop their own solutions that provide real community benefits. As a non-profit organization, we work directly with communities to put concepts and theories into practice and to identify the solutions that are most feasible in the evolving political, economical and technological environment.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1402 3rd Ave.Suite 901Seattle, WA 98101
DATE POSTED
September 17, 2017
SKILLS
- Financial Auditing
- Fundraising
- Accounting
- Networking
- Brand Development & Messaging
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- BOD meet 6x a year; committee meetings monthly
- 2 year term for BOD