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18 people are interested
Board Member
ORGANIZATION: The Power of the Dream, Inc.
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18 people are interested
We are a Raleigh based 501c3 non-profit dedicated to creating jobs and advocating for adults with autism and/or intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD).
We are looking for volunteer board members with strong leadership and organizational skills, willingness to participate in events, help raise funds, and serve as a champion for our mission. Individuals with diverse business/organization experience are highly encouraged to apply IF they can devote a reasonable amount of time to help take the organization to the next level of success. We currently own one business and are looking to create a second business to employ our client population and to serve as examples to other employers in the region. This is an excellent opportunity to assume a key role for a worthy cause. An Executive Director is on staff to support the board of directors.More opportunities with The Power of the Dream, Inc.
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About The Power of the Dream, Inc.
Location:
9650 Strickland Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615, US
Mission Statement
Creating jobs and advocating for adults with autism and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). The lack of opportunities for adults with autism/IDD becomes glaringly obvious when this population leaves the school system after the age of 22. Prior to age 22, school and several other services are federally and state mandated. For adults with disabilities, services are based on eligibility and availability, and those services are becoming increasingly scarce. The Power of the Dream is an organization that recognizes these challenges and envisions a future where adults with autism/IDD have meaningful choices wherever they live, learn, earn, play and pray.
Description
The Power of the Dream, Inc. leads a Triangle wide community collaboration to creat jobs and training opportunities for adults with autism and/or intellectaul developmental disabilities. The PowerUp Inclusive Employment Task Force is working on creating models for employment which will serve the needs of both employers and employees.
Leading by example, The Power of the Dream, Inc. operates a thrift store in North Raleigh where most employees have autism or developmental disabilities. The HANDmeUPs store is located at 8320 Litchford Rd., Suite 201, Raleigh NC 27615 (next to the Food Lion). It was opened for the sole purpose of providing employment opportunities to individuals with autism and other intellectual developmental disabilites.
It also provides display space for disabled micro-entrepreneurs, giving them an opportunity to sell their art work, crafts and goods. For more information go to: http://www.handmeupsthrift.org
The Power of the Dream, Inc. educates individuals, families and businesses about customized employment and customized self-employment.
The Power of the Dream, Inc. actively advocates for adults with autism / IDD in a variety of venues.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
9650 Strickland Rd.Raleigh, NC 27615
DATE POSTED
February 8, 2018
SKILLS
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing / Research
- Public Relations
- Networking
- Community Outreach
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 30
- Orientation or Training
- 10-15 hours per week
- Some flexibility for daytime meetings or calls