Board of Directors for Educational Access Program

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ABOUT US Minds Matter Seattle is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping high school students from low-income families achieve their college dreams.

Through an intensive volunteer-run tutoring and mentoring program, we enable our students to build their academic resumes and get into college.

100% of our graduates have been accepted into four-year colleges, often with significant financial aid packages. 95% of our tracked alumni are enrolled in or have graduated from their institutions, including: University of Washington, Princeton University, Washington University in St. Louis, and Stanford University.

WHAT WE DO

Minds Matter students spend four hours with instructors and mentors every Saturday during the school year, from their Sophomore through Senior years.

Morning Session | 10am to 12pm Experienced instructors lead sessions on:

Afternoon Session | 12pm to 2pm Dedicated mentors arrive for:

- Essay writing and critical thinking

- "What’s Going on in the World" discussions - Mathematics

- College/summer program applications - Standardized test preparation

- "The Great Debate" series - Budgeting, time management, and other real

- Field trips and college fairs world skills needed before college

- Help with academic and family challenges

During the summers, students attend academic, cultural, and leadership programs from Seattle’s best high schools to the nation’s top universities, including: Lakeside School, Phillips Exeter Academy, Duke University, Carelton College, Johns Hopkins University, and Harvard University.

VOLUNTEER-RUN

Minds Matter is run entirely by over 100 unpaid volunteers.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minds Matter Seattle’s Board of Directors is a body that works closely with the Executive Committee to facilitate and guide the execution of our mission. We are primarily composed of former volunteers from the Seattle and New York chapters. We strongly value diversity of thought, profession, age, race/ethnicity, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

We are currently at a positive inflection point in our growth and are seeking responsible and energetic individuals to bring their expertise and fresh ideas to our group. Ideal candidates:

+ Are motivated to work on behalf of our students

+ Preferably have expertise in one of the following areas: marketing, accounting, non-profit law + Are experienced in and enthusiastic about fundraising

+ Are well-connected in the community, especially with local high schools

+ Can attend monthly board meetings (Friday afternoons in Seattle) & occasional Saturday sessions

+ Are interested in joining us for a renewable three-year term

+ Are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive space to help us better serve our mission

APPLICATION PROCESS Interested individuals should contact us at Seattle@mindsmatter.org to be connected with the incoming 2019-2020 board chair, for the application form. We will be accepting applications through summer 2019. Top candidates will be invited to interview with current board members and to attend a board meeting. Onboarding of new board members is expected late summer/early fall 2019.