Board Member

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Mission : Educational Communities Worldwide (EduCom) unlocks potential for under-resourced students to become impactful global leaders, through access to holistic educational opportunities, resources, and community development.

POSITION SUMMARY EduCom's Board Member will fulfill the responsibilities and duties and meet the qualifications and experience requirements of the Board of Directors Job Description. The Board Member will also become an active member of one or more of EduCom's Board Committees. The Board Member will participate in fundraising events as well as any other areas that require assistance. Additionally, forums for this assistance will include board meetings, committee meetings, business meetings, calls and carrying out assigned tasks. The Board of Directors position is a working board member offering expertise (including but not limited to) the areas of education, marketing, law, strategic planning, Africa development, technology, and fundraising.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Understand the organization’s mission, policies, programs, Board of Directors manual and needs.
• Required to board meetings, committee meetings, and special events.
• Actively participate in one or more fundraising activities.
• Serve as active advocate and ambassador for the organization to raise visibility, fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission.
• Leverage personal relationships, connections, networks, and resources to help the development committee to identify and reach potential funders, and directly invest in EduCom's work by making a personal contribution each year so we can fully achieve the organization’s mission.
• Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings and volunteer time to participate in ongoing projects.
• Participate fully in one or more committees and actively participate in committee work.

• Follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions.
• Sign a conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of EduCom..

Time and Financial Considerations

Meetings:

• Board Meetings- 6 meetings per year
• Committee Work - Email or Google Meet
• Annual Fundraiser- board participation needed/required

Donations: As with any Board, members will be solicited for a cash or in-kind donation; 100% participation is sought; an annual financial contribution in the amount of $250- this amount can be paid in monthly installments or as one. Board members should maintain an active membership status during their term.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to send a current resume to admin@educom.world

Educational Communities Worldwide is committed to the recruitment, selection, development, and promotion of employees based on individual merit. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.