Fundraising Chairperson, Board of Directors

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Overview:

Board members are the fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission. One of the most important responsibilities for many boards is to hire and set the compensation of a talented CEO/executive director to run the day-to-day management activities of the organization.

About Us:

Global Orphan Prevention is a 501(c)3 nonprofit who strives to keep mothers and children together through economic development, awareness, and education, We work to address the orphan trade and child sex trafficking.

We seek a Denver-based volunteer Board of Directors:

• Committed to helping underprivileged children and widowed/abandoned mothers in Nepal, India, and Denver
• Committed to using social entrepreneurship and educational opportunities to help eradicate and alleviate income-generating hurdles in the regions we operate
• Interested to stop the child sex trafficking trade and orphan home trade

The Board Member will provide strategic and operational guidance to the organization, as well as fundraising strategies. Experience with nonprofit fund development including donor development and cultivation, events, and various fundraising strategies is preferred. A desire to leverage network and contacts to further the organization's mission. Strong communication and people skills are desired. Strong marketing skills a plus. Current executive role within your career strongly desired.

By joining the Global Orphan Prevention community, you connect with passionate, mission-driven professionals who want to create an impact in the world!

To Apply:
Please send your email cover letter and resume and/or LinkedIn to Katie@GlobalOP.org to be considered for a position.

Awards:

1. Top-Rated Nonprofit - 2019 (Great Nonprofits)
2. Platinum Seal of Transparency - 2019 (Guidestar)
3. Millennial Changemaker of the Year - 2016 (Founder Runner-up)

Requirements:

• Expertise in Fundraising and Events, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, and Knowledge of Developing Countries
• Prior board member experience preferred
• Career executive strongly preferred
• Self-starter with strategic leadership skills
• Passion for serving children and youth, and making a difference
• Commit to an annual "Give/Get" by donating or raising self-imposed amount per year
• Ability to serve 2 years, with the option to renew
• Attend all Exec Board Meetings with are held quarterly
• Attend 75% of associate board meetings, committee meetings, and special events
• Attend an annual retreat or strategic planning meeting
• Devote 4-10 hours/month for additional Board business
• Serve as a Global Orphan Prevention Ambassador in their personal and professional communities

To apply or obtain additional information:
Please send your resume and/or LinkedIn to Katie@GlobalOP.org to be considered for a position or email us with questions! We'll happily reach back out to you! Learn more at www.GlobalOrphanPrevention.org.