Board of Directors-Secretary

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Empowering Strides is seeking a volunteer to join our Board of Directors as Secretary. Empowering Strides’ mission is to empower children with emotional, behavioral and/or cognitive challenges through therapeutic horsemanship to improve social/emotional interaction and helping to build a deeper sense of self awareness. While riding and learning to care for the program horses, we instill confidence, responsibility, and self-worth in our students. We create a positive and impactful setting using animals that enriches each rider’s life.

Board of Directors Responsibilities

• Legal and Fiduciary Responsibility: Ensure the organization adheres to legal and ethical standards. Act in the best interest of the organization.

• Strategic Oversight: Approve the organization’s strategic plan, monitor progress, and ensure its implementation.

• Fundraising and Resource Development: Support and actively participate in fundraising efforts. Cultivate relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and partners.

• Advocacy: Promote the organization's mission and goals in the community and to relevant stakeholders.

• Evaluation: Regularly evaluate the organization's performance, programs, and financial health.

Secretary Responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate documentation of all board meetings through minutes and records.

• Maintain important documents and correspondence for legal and regulatory purposes.

• Ensure proper board meeting notices are given in compliance with bylaws.

• Coordinate with the President to set the agenda for meetings.

Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication.

• Knowledge of Google Drive to store meeting minutes and documents.

• Attend board meetings in Snohomish, WA.

• Experience with horses is preferred.

• Experience with nonprofits is preferred.