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The Plus One Foundation mobilizes resources to inspire hope and enrich the lives of those affected by neurological conditions and educate the community about related issues.

We believe that compassion, dedication, and inspiration of Seattle’s emerging leaders can be a tremendous, positive force in the neurological community. Our vision is a thriving organization of engaged individuals that empower one another to succeed and achieve fulfillment in their lives.

Volunteering with Plus One Foundation helps individuals establish connections in the community and serve as leaders; our nonprofit encourages our board members to discover and build on their talents while sharing their knowledge with other volunteers; the nonprofit also encourages collaboration and creativity within the board to ensure we grow and expand our innovative aspirations. Partnering with Plus One also helps individuals by providing meaningful opportunities for them to accomplish physical and emotional development in their lives.

General Expectations
As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for:

• Strategic and organizational planning.
• Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors
• Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management.
• Fundraising and resource development.
• Approving and monitoring Plus One’s programs and services.
• Enhancing Plus One’s public image.
• Assessing its own performance as the governing body of Plus One Foundation.

• Know and evaluate the organization’s mission, purposes, goals, policies, programs, services, strengths, and needs.
• Follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions.
• Faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements.
• Disclose any potential conflict of interests.
• Serve as an advocate and ambassador for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing financial resources and partnerships necessary for Plus One to advance it’s mission.
• Serve in a leadership position at least once per year (e.g., chair a fundraiser, lead a Plus One Program for a quarter) and undertake special assignments willingly and enthusiastically.
• Leverage connections, networks and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve the mission.
• Help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing.
• Bring goodwill and a sense of humor to the board’s deliberations.