EMPACT Board Member

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EMPACT One Foundation is a growing national nonprofit organization that starts and develops needed programs in underserved communities. EMPACT One Foundation currently serves clients in 6 states. Founded in 2014, EMPACT ONE FOUNDATION (E1F) formerly EMPACT international is a Board-directed IRS recognized 501(c)3 faith-based organization dedicated to providing needed resources, programs, and services to individuals, families, and communities most in need, and to offering the tools and environment that facilitate holistic growth. We accomplish this by providing the tools necessary to make a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve, and the life of their community.

Through our partnerships, services, missions, projects, and community development programs we seek to develop economically sustained and educated communities, and to further empower individuals to be self-sustained community leaders and builders.

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EMPACT functions to serve the local community and further recognizes the need for partnerships, networking, accountability, community service, program availability, and resource facilitation.

The overriding purpose of EMPACT One Foundation is to build, support, and empower the local community and to empower local citizens to EMPACT their local communities through their collective desire to serve all in need without prejudice and discrimination.

Position Overview: EMPACT One Foundation is searching for new board members that would serve as regional advocates. This position will serve three purposes.

1. Advocate and support EMPACT One Foundation' in your region.
2. Play a crucial role in setting up EMPACT One Foundation to achieve its future growth ambitions in your region.
3. Represent your region to the rest of the EMPACT One Foundation board of directors.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Serve as an official EMPACT One Foundation board member for a full term of three years.
• Be the official board representative for the EMPACT One Foundation programs in your region.
• Actively fundraise for EMPACT One Foundation’s programs in your region by helping expand EMPACT One Foundation's donor base in your region. Examples for fundraising activities include spreading the word about EMPACT One Foundation fundraising campaigns, hosting a watch party for the EMPACT One Foundation virtual gala, and coordinating meetings with potential major gift donors.
• Recruit, start and lead an EMPACT One Foundation regional advocacy team of volunteers. This team would act as a "cheerleading team" for the jazz programs at our REGIONAL partner schools. For example, they would go to select performances to support participants, share videos of student performances within their network, and be involved in fundraising campaigns that support EMPACT One Foundation participants in REGIONAL.
• Dedicate at least 5 hours a month towards EMPACT One Foundation board responsibilities.
• Help oversee and govern EMPACT One Foundation.
• Consult and advise EMPACT One Foundation staff.
• Pledge to donate at least $1,000 to EMPACT One Foundation each calendar year.
• Make it a priority to attend all of the board's quarterly meetings (via Zoom).
• Respond within 48 business hours to EMPACT One Foundation communications.

Goals For REGIONAL Board Member:

• Attend the EMPACT One Foundation annual summit. This will allow the board member to get close to the mission of EMPACT One Foundation and see its impact.
• Recruit, start and lead an EMPACT One Foundation regional advocacy team of at least 5 volunteers, that would fully launch within 12 months of the start of the board member’s term.
• Partner with EMPACT One Foundation staff to reach our goal of raising $50,000 for EMPACT One Foundation regional programs by 2025.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Goals For REGIONAL Board Member:

• At EMPACT One Foundation we value and celebrate the diversity, culture, and unique differences among our clients, participants, staff, and the communities we serve. We understand that socioeconomic status has an unequal impact on many of our clients, participants, and communities. We strive to build lasting relationships with our clients, participants, and staff to develop programs that cultivate inclusion, equity, and engagement with all individuals so they know that they are valued, respected, and supported regardless of racial/ethnic, or socioeconomic background. We aim to include diverse perspectives and experiences from all stakeholders in our organizations including participants, parents, staff, and board members.

This position will have a significant impact on the lives of those served through the programs, services, and resources offered through the EMPACT One Foundation. For more information or to express your interest, you can reach out to Executive Director and Founder J Antoine Miner at exd@empactonefoundation.org