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Board of Directors Member

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ORGANIZATION: The Safe Haven Network

  • 3 people are interested
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The Safe Haven Network's Board of Directors is a dedicated group of local professionals committed to the promotion and expansion of available pet services for domestic violence survivors. The Board monitors the activities of the organization to ensure that they uphold the mission of The Safe Haven Network, including the financial position of the organization. The Board engages in fundraising efforts, both collectively and individually, and in increasing visibility for both the organization and the issues we address in our community.

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates with prior board experience who are eager to help us build a strong foundation for future organizational growth.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Develop a thorough understanding of the mission of The Safe Haven Network
  • Connect The Safe Haven Network to new corporate contacts or foundations
  • Donate or assist in securing donations for The Safe Haven Network with an annual give/get minimum of $1,000 for Executive board members and $500 for Associate board members
  • Promote The Safe Haven Network's mission and programs in the community
  • Track business and community concerns that can be addressed by The Safe Haven Network's mission, objectives, and programs and provide support to SHN staff accordingly
  • Attend and participate in meetings and program events on a regular basis

Length of Term

Board Members serve a two year term. There will be an annual review of each member by the board officers to determine continuation of board membership. If a member cannot fulfill his/her responsibilities then he/she may be asked to leave prior to the end of their term.

Time Commitment

Meetings

The Board of Directors meets bi-monthly and keeps in contact between meetings via email and social media. It is important that all members attend these meetings to hear organizational updates, report their progress, present new leads and/or request support from other members/staff.

Program Events

Members are encouraged to attend and participate in SHN fundraising and community events, including our annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month Supply Drive and Pints for Paws fundraiser.


For more information, please send a resume and brief description of prior board experience to safe@thesafehavennetwork.org.

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About The Safe Haven Network

Location:

1507 E 53rd Street, #615, Chicago, IL 60615, US

Mission Statement

The Safe Haven Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that facilitates temporary emergency boarding for the pets of domestic violence victims. We address the link between domestic violence and animal abuse through our referral program, as well as community education and outreach.

Description

The Safe Haven Network recognizes the incredible importance of a family’s connection with their pets, and our goal is to create a system by which families facing domestic violence can escape to safety with their pets. We are achieving this goal through a referral program that connects domestic violence advocates to temporary emergency boarding facilities for the pets. While the families stay in a domestic violence shelter, the pets stay in their own shelter, safe from harm while they await their reunion with their families. By providing this service, we encourage victims to leave their abusers with the confidence that their pets will be safe and that they are not giving their pets up, but will reunite as a family.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Crisis Support
Women
Animals, Crisis Support, Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

ChicagoChicago, IL 60606

(41.881775,-87.637146)
 

SKILLS

  • Strategic Planning
  • Fundraising
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

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REQUIREMENTS

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