Passionate about Mental Health? Join NAMI's Board of Directors

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NAMI Metro Suburban is seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our Board of Directors. Priority will be given to those possessing experience in fundraising, marketing, finance, and mental health advocacy.

About NAMI Metro Suburban: An affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI Metro Suburban’s mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities affected by mental illness by providing advocacy, support, and education in the western suburbs of Cook County.

Our culture and our vision: We at NAMI Metro Suburban believe that everyone should have access to mental health care to lead full and fulfilling lives. We know that with support, empathy, and understanding, recovery is possible. Serving the west suburbs of Chicago, we are led by staff who have their own journey of mental illness- whether their own, or that of a family member. We work to end mental health stigma, so people and families can get the help they need. With prevention and education for youth, no-cost alternatives to the ER for crisis, and ongoing social, emotional and employment support, NAMI Metro Suburban offers hope and healing to nearly 20,000 people every year.

Responsibilities shall include but not be limited to the following:

(a) To direct the activities and resources of this organization to best further the purposes of the organization.

(b) Employ staff (if needed), establish and communicate organization’s objectives, the Board’s expectations, and set the key staff member’s salary; an annual performance review of the key staff member’s performance must be conducted.

(c) To develop policies and procedures for the conduct of the business of the organization by its officers, employees and agents and to review annually and revise as necessary.

(d) To treat confidentially all sensitive, privileged and proprietary information concerning this organization.

(e) To develop annual and long-range plans for the organization.

(f) To determine and assess critical needs of the community that relate to NAMI’s mission.

(g) To develop funding for the organization.

(h) To promote a positive image of the organization.

(i) To maintain the physical plant, equipment and any other assets of NAMI Metro-Suburban, Inc.

(j) To assess the strengths and weaknesses of the organization annually.