Work with the Foster Care Community! Board Member - Director of Human Resources

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Atlanta ​Angels’ mission is to walk alongside children, youth, and families in the foster care community by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship. Board members are passionately committed to making a difference in our community by investing and sharing the responsibility to care for our children in the foster care community.

Board members also have a unique opportunity to take further action by connecting with other dedicated donors, volunteers and creating a community of giving. Additionally, board members will invest time, professional expertise, talent and engage their personal sphere of influence.

BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop strategic and organizational plans
• Oversee financial management of donor funds
• Monitor program goals and outcomes
• Enhance public awareness of mission and programs
• Evaluate performance of Executive Director
• Assess boards performance as a governing body

BOARD MEMBER EXPECTATIONS

• Must be passionate about our mission and programs
• Must know organizational policies and needs
• Must be willing to invest time and professional expertise to grow organization

Time Commitment

• Attend monthly board meetings (75% attendance required)
• Attend annual strategic plan and mid-year strategic plan review (100% attendance required)
• Attend all signature events and actively engage attendees
• Commit to one year of service as a board member
• Participate, or act as board liaison, for at least one committee

Engagement Commitment

• Prepare for and actively participate in monthly board meetings
• Read and understand organization’s monthly financial statements
• Read and promptly respond to organization emails and slack messages
• Track and record volunteer hours on a regular basis

Fundraising Commitment

• Give a meaningful personal financial donation
• Leverage connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising goals
• Participate in peer to peer fundraising campaigns

Program Involvement

• Participate in a Love Box group or serve as a Dare to Dream mentor
• Participate in Angel Alliance and financially support one (or more) child in programs

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise Board of Directors and Executive Director on human resource best practices
• Plan and implement organizational employee policies and processes
• Monitor organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Further develop organizational human resource program, including compensation, benefit, and retention models
• Support Executive Director with recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of new staff
• Assist with performance annual Board of Directors evaluation of Executive Director

BOARD MEMBER BENEFITS

• Make a real difference in the lives of children, youth and families in foster care
• Partner with a quality organization and dedicated board ensuring that your gifts, voice, and time are efficiently invested locally
• Gain recognition as a community leader who wants to make a real impact in our region
• Grow personally and professionally through a variety of available volunteer and leadership opportunities
• Meet other philanthropic and community-minded individuals.