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Board of Directors Job Description
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 1966, Community Action Marin is the official anti-poverty agency of Marin County. As a
Community Action Agency, we are charged with eliminating the causes and consequences of poverty. We
envision all of us in Marin County having an equal opportunity to live our lives with dignity and respect.
Our mission is to make it possible for people to achieve wellbeing by providing the education, mental health,
and vital services they need. Together, we break down the barriers that get in the way of fair and lasting
change in service to better outcomes for all.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Community Action Marin's Board of Directors is responsible for selecting and supporting the Chief Executive
Officer (CEO), providing financial oversight, ensuring the agency has adequate resources, enhancing the
agency's public standing, setting the mission and purpose, and assisting in monitoring its strategic plan.
As a Community Action Agency, the Board of Directors is tripartite, made up equally of individuals
representing the private sector, public sector, and those receiving services or representing low-income
community.
WHO YOU ARE
All board members must reside in Marin County, CA and represent one or more of our three tripartite areas:
professionals from the private sector, public sector, or individuals representing low-income communities or
those directly receiving services through the agency's programs.
Additional desired qualifications include:
Commitment to public service and the people of Marin County
Interest in developing and/or leveraging philanthropic relationships
Previous experience on a nonprofit board of directors and with governance responsibilities
The financial acumen to read and understand the agency's financial statements and to otherwise help the
board fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
To best support the organization, Community Action Marin board members are expected to:
1. Attend a Board Orientation (typically one hour);
2. Attend eight (8) board meetings per year; read board materials in advance of board meetings and come
prepared to ask questions and participate in discussions;
3. Serve on at least one (1) sub-committee (Governance, Children and Family Services Program SubCommittee, Mental Health Program Sub-Committee, Investment, Finance, Audit, Personnel, etc.) and stay
informed about committee matters;
4. Adequately prepare for meetings, and review and comment on minutes and reports;
5. Get to know other board members and Community Action Marin staff, building a collegial working
relationship that contributes to in-depth knowledge of issues, and the ability to come to consensus as a board;
6. Volunteer for and willingly accept assignments, complete them thoroughly and on time
7. Evaluate the performance of the CEO on an annual basis; and
8. Play an active role in securing the financial resources necessary for Community Action Marin to achieve its
mission We are looking for new members to contribute to our success.
Join us! Interested individuals should email a bio/resume to Chandra Alexandre, CEO:
calexandre@camarin.org
More opportunities with Community Action Marin
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Community Action Marin
Location:
555 Northgate Drive, Suite 201, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901, US
Mission Statement
Our Vision: All of us in Marin have an equal opportunity to live our lives with dignity and respect. Mission: We make it possible for people to achieve well-being by providing the education, mental health, and vital services they need. Together, we break down the barriers that get in the way of fair and lasting change in service to better outcomes for all. Promise: Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other. What We Do: We strive to improve stability, quality of life and community connection through a variety of different social services that provide the foundation to develop and sustain life skills. Our programs support clients through financial management, career coaching, free and affordable child care support, energy assistance, better nutrition, advocacy and support for families living with mental illness and overall pathways to self-sufficiency for those of low-income living in Marin. Our services are unique and broad and we are available to provide a sense of relief and guidance to our clients and have designed our services to address their needs holistically and personally. Community Action Marin's programs include: BASIC HUMAN NEEDS: Emergency Family Needs Fund, Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) EARLY CHILDHOOD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT: Head Start and Early Head Start, Marin Community Child Development Centers for families of low income FINANCIAL EDUCATION & TAX PREPARATION: Sparkpoint Marin financial, budgeting, and career coaching, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Homeless Outreach Team and housing supportive services Each program offers volunteer and employment opportunities geared toward specific program needs. Email us today and let us know how you want to get involved: volunteer@camarin.org
Description
OUR VISION: All of us in Marin have an equal opportunity to live our lives with dignity and respect.
PROMISE: Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
What We Do:We strive to improve stability, quality of life and community connection through a variety of different social services that provide the foundation to develop and sustain life skills. Our programs support clients through financial management, career coaching, free and affordable child care support, energy assistance, better nutrition, advocacy and support for families living with mental illness and overall pathways to self-sufficiency for those of low-income living in Marin. Our services are unique and broad and we are available to provide a sense of relief and guidance to our clients and have designed our services to address their needs holistically and personally. Community Action Marin's programs include:
- BASIC HUMAN NEEDS
- EARLY CHILDHOOD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
- FINANCIAL EDUCATION & TAX PREPARATION
- MENTAL HEALTH
- CARE: Homeless Outreach Team
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
555 Northgate DriveSan Rafael, CA 94903
DATE POSTED
January 7, 2024
SKILLS
- Strategic Planning
- Capacity Planning
- Business Planning
- Business Analysis
- Business Development
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REQUIREMENTS
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