Vice President of Board Governance - Board Member position

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The Honor Yoga Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit that  supports well-being in communities by providing yoga-related programs to under-represented populations . The foundation exists to serve specifically those with economic, social or physical challenges that may prevent them from participating in mainstream yoga.  

Goals of the Position: The VP of Board Governance is responsible for ensuring all nonprofit requirements are met and properly recorded including a ll charitable status forms across the states with which we operate are submitted and recorded as required.

Duties of the Position:

• Complete all required federal and state filing and yearly renewals as required by states with which we operate
• Complete, file, track and record the required filings such as taxes and nonprofit status renewals
• Coordinate with VP of Finance as needed

• Take care of the nonprofit by ensuring prudent use of all assets, including facility, people, and good will
• Keep up to date on legal updates impacting nonprofits and report to the board as needed
• Fulfill the role of f i d u ciary for the Honor Yoga Foundation - Ensure that the nonprofit obeys applicable laws and regulations; follows its own bylaws; and that the nonprofit adheres to its stated corporate purposes/mission.
• Oversee the bylaws and policies of the Foundation and regularly review and update in conjunction with the VP of Administration 
• Ensure that the nonprofit's activities and transactions are, first and foremost, advancing its mission

• Recognize and disclose conflicts of interest
• Make decisions that are in the best interest of the nonprofit corporation; not in the best interest of the individual board member (or any other individual or for-profit entity).

Experience and Skills:

• Legal or governance experience
• P revious experience working with a B oard of D irectors
• A bility to maintain confidentiality
• Strong analytical , critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Ability to work with a variety of people from executives to board members to external parties
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail 

Benefits of Joining the Board:

• Complimentary Livestream membership to over 250 Honor Yoga live classes per month
• Complimentary access to Honor Yoga Now with over 250 on-demand classes in the library
• 25% discount on 200-hour Teacher Training
• Attend an all-inclusive Board retreat per year at Orenda (excludes travel to and from location)
• Listing of your biography and picture on the Honor Yoga Foundation website

Board Term is through December 2022.

Submit your cover letter and resume to info@honoryoga.org