Cares of Washington Board member opportunity

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We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic volunteer board members to oversee and guide Cares of Washington path forward.

The people we are looking for are diverse candidates that have lived experience and personally relevant backgrounds, and/or a professional background in one or more of the following areas: Marketing, HR, business development and Legal are strongly encouraged to apply.

The responsibilities of a Cares board member are:

1. Evaluate the Executive. The Board Chair will provide an annual evaluation to Cares CEO with input from the Cares Board.
2. Develop and implement annual strategic plan.
3. Make an annual financial gift. Board members are expected to make an annual financial contribution that is meaningful to them.
4. Assume fiduciary responsibility for the organization. Board members oversee the finances of the organization.
5. Review, approve and monitor the Agency budget.
6. oversee organization programs.
7. Actively participate in fundraising in whatever ways are best suited for the individual Board Member. This may include individual solicitations, recruiting business partners, supporting special events, identifying and making introductions to prospects, etc.
8. Prepare for and attend board meetings, be available for phone consultation, and serve on at least one committee/work group as needed.
9. attend 8 board meetings annually in person on the last Wednesday of each month.

The average time that a board member spends on Cares board activities is 5 hours a month, i.e. board meetings, sub committee work, strategic planning and representation.