Board Openings: Board of Directors

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Friends Connect Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to provide opportunities for teenagers with special needs to develop bonds with local peers. Our programs promote social skills development, self-discovery and the formation of friendships. We achieve this through our four-week fitness, self-expression, music, social skills and community service programs. Being a member of the Friends Connect Foundation Board of Directors provides you with a unique opportunity to:

• Contribute to the success of the organization
• Make a positive impact on the lives of special needs teenagers in local communities
• Serve your community
• Expand your network and meet people with similar interests

Friends Connect Foundation is a dynamic organization and needs the support and input of people with professional experience and insight. The main purpose of the Friends Connect Foundation Board of Directors is to strategically plan the future of the organization, to address concerns related to the organization and to promote fundraising and community awareness initiatives. A diverse Board of Directors ensures that the organization has sound governance, effective financial management, adequate resources and that Friends Connect Foundation’s mission can be achieved.

Regular board meetings are held quarterly in January, April, July and October of each year. Each meeting is approximately one to two hours in duration. Board members are expected to participate in strategic planning, fundraising initiatives and various committees. Board members are also encouraged to assist in recruiting donors, volunteers or special needs participants. Board membership is a two-year position and requires a personal donation each year in an amount that is meaningful to the board member.