Young Professional Local Leadership Board Member

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POSITION TITLE: CHAIR, YOUNG ADULT BOARD MEMBER

RESPONSIBLE TO: Local Leadership Board

STAFF PARTNER: Executive Director

TERM: One Year term, renewable for two additional term s

RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Leadership and Influence:

• Serve as a volunteer leader and connector to young adults with arthritis in the community
• Increase outreach and engagement with young adults with arthritis
• Ensure facilitation of local Y A related activities
• Ensure implementation of the Arthritis Foundation strategic plan by holding Board members and Committee Chairs accountable for their assigned activities.
• Act responsibly, ethically and in good faith on behalf of the Arthritis Foundation.

• Represent the Arthritis Foundation at official functions in the community at large and through social media.
• Actively participate in at least one special event annually.
• Support the Foundation’s mission and fundraising activities by opening doors within your sphere of influence to individuals, companies, and organizations.
• Serve as an e-Advocate.
• Attend a minimum of 75% of the Leadership Board’s meetings held annually including strategic planning meetings such as the Leadership Board retreat.

Relationship Management:

• In coordination with staff partner and Leadership Board or Volunteer Engagement Committee, identify, cultivate and recruit volunteers for YA activities.
• Ensure the Arthritis Foundation fulfills its commitment to diverse volunteer leadership that reflects the communities served.
• Build ongoing relationships with rheumatologists and other healthcare providers in the local community.

Financial Support:

• Board members will consider the Arthritis Foundation a philanthropic priority by making or helping to solicit gifts that reflect that priority (minimum of $ 1 ,000 per year).
• So that the Foundation can credibly solicit contributions from major gift donors, corporate partners, and foundations, the Arthritis Foundation expects to have 100% of Board members make a personal annual contribution commensurate with individual capacity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment to and understanding of the mission and vision of the Arthritis Foundation.
• Working knowledge of the Arthritis Foundation resources for young adults with arthritis
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and passion for improving the lives of people with arthritis.
• Natural affinity for cultivating relationships, working with diverse individuals, and influencing others.