PLUS ME Project activates the art of personal storytelling to increase confidence in youth as they pursue college, career, and life goals. We believe everyone has a story that matters and everyone should have access to relatable role models.
Join our dynamic board of directors and help us impact over 15,000 underserved students throughout Los Angeles County and beyond each year! Since 2013, we have impacted over 100,000 students through our storytelling model.
The board of directors support the work of PLUS ME Project and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance on all executive decisions. Specific board member responsibilities include:
Leadership, governance and oversight
Serving as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director as he implements PLUS ME's strategic plan
Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by PLUS ME for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics
Approving PLUS 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
Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments
Representing PLUS ME to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization
Ensuring PLUS ME's commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities PLUS ME serves
Board Terms
PLUS ME's Board Members serve a two-year term and have the opportunity to extend their terms. Board meetings are held every 2 months and committee meetings will be held in coordination with full board meetings.
Qualifications
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about PLUS ME's mission and who has a track record of community involvement. Selected Board Members will have achieved leadership stature in business, government, philanthropy, education, or the nonprofit sector. We are looking for dedicated individuals that are ready to help take PLUS ME to the next level, willing to serve as an ambassador to the cause, and has a desire to support us reach our financial goals.
Candidates with a track record of successful fundraising and connection to Southern California grantmakers and funders are encouraged to apply.
2519 W AVENUE 30, LOS ANGELES, CA 90065, US
PLUS ME Project is a community partner dedicated to empowering youth to build their confidence for college and career advancement by teaching the art of storytelling. We believe everyone has a story that matters.
Over the past six years, we have developed five student programs and have emerged as an industry-leading organization known for helping students craft and articulate their own stories for college and career advancement. With the aid of successful role models from relatable backgrounds, students gain confidence to pursue their unique professional and academic aspirations. We support underserved middle and high school students throughout Los Angeles County during a time of personal change and critical decision-making. Since inception, PLUS ME has impacted over 86,240 students from over 250 underserved middle and high schools throughout Los Angeles County.
800 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90017
November 8, 2021
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