Flexible Schedule
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Marietta, GA 30008
Board of Director Job Function: Business Development, Strategy/Planning, Organizational Development, People Management, Project Management, Professional Skills, Civic & Community Outreach, Fundraising Company/Industry: Civic & Social, Youth Development, Non-profit, Mentoring, Youth Programs, Arts Education, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Social Emotional Learning Do you have an internal drive and passion to see change in your community? Do you care about the next generation? Are you a well connected leader who is passionate about developing others and leveraging his/her network and resources to support efforts that positively impact lives? Are you a self-starter? Does bootstrapping excite you? Are you an experienced professional who has planned and implemented business development strategies and campaigns to support an issue or cause? Then serving on the board of directors for Live2Create Foundation Network might be an ideal position for you? We are CURRENTLY seeking ambitious, gritty, self-starting professionals with an unyielding passion for being a representation of change in their community. Serving on the board of Live2Create is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is not only able to stand for our mission to ensure every student graduates on time ready for college, career, and life, but an individual who can make Live2Create apart of their everyday life, strengthening leadership and governance in the nonprofit sector, building life readiness skills in middle and high school youth, standing for social justice and change concerning our students, advocating for critical learning recovery, and one who has a track record of leadership and development across a multitude of community development areas As the highest level of leadership for the organization and to satisfy fiduciary responsibilities, as a board of director, you will: determine the mission, vision, values, goals and objectives, as well as purpose of the organization select and evaluate the performance of executive officers / directors create strategic and organizational business plans ensure strong fiduciary oversight and financial management fundraise and promote resource development approve and monitor the organization’s programs and services enhance the organization’s public image through awareness campaigns assess performance as the governing body of the organization Each individual board of director is expected to: know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve the organization’s mission give a meaningful personal financial donation help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence public policy prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings participate fully in one or more committees follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meeting maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of the organization agree to the organization’s code of ethics and attendance policy Further, board directors are expected to provide: Duty of Care - Each board director has a legal responsibility to participate actively in making decisions on behalf of the organization and to exercise his or her best judgment while doing so. Duty of Loyalty - Each board director must put the interests of the organization before their personal and professional interests when acting on behalf of the organization in a decision-making capacity. The organization’s needs come first. Duty of Obedience - Board directors bear the legal responsibility of ensuring that the organization complies with the applicable federal, state, and local laws and adheres to its mission. Serving as a board of director is one of the most challenging and rewarding volunteer assignments. While appointment or election to a board is an honor, board directors have important legal and fiduciary responsibilities that require a commitment of time, skill, and resources. Prospective board directors should do themselves a service and show that they are serious about the commitments they make by asking questions. Feel free to send your questions to theboard@live2create.org. Qualities: Strong strategic and analytic skills Entrepreneurial bootstrapping mentality Strong decision making and communication skills Resourcefulness and the ability to recruit and motivate members Effective leadership and community manager Integrity, character and purpose driven Creativity, innovation and orientation to results Working knowledge of office software, online meeting tools, and google suite Education & Professional Experience: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional work experience is preferred At least 5 years professional work experience Live2Create champions the importance of exceptional board leadership and believes each and every nonprofit needs a strong and effective board to fully accomplish its goals. In addition to the standard roles and responsibilities of a board director, you agree to be an active advocate and ambassador for the organization and will fully be engaged in identifying and securing resources and partnerships necessary for Live2Create to advance its mission. ---------- About Live2Create Live2Create Foundation Network, Incorporated (hereafter Live2Create) is a faith-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to promote the social, emotional, cultural, economic, and spiritual wellbeing of Black students ages 12-22 using the arts. It’s generally recognized that the arts play a major role in the development of students' wellbeing and offer a safe place for them to express themselves freely, build confidence and esteem, and tackle various social and life situations without judgment. Live2Create implements a personal identity development program (EASEL(r)) to bring awareness of mental health challenges and crucial learning recovery for Black students across the Greater Atlanta community. Using the 40 Developmental Assets(r), created by the Search Institute, and our Identity Formation Framework (IFF Model)(r) we address the needs of black students in a safe environment conducive for their unique personal growth and development. Our programs focus on 6 core areas of development: Identity (I), Belief (Can), Capability (Do), Behavior (It), Environment (Here), and Spirituality (Purpose) resulting in increased social and emotional wellbeing, academic scores and attendance, graduation rates and college admission, confidence and self-esteem, and a strong sense of personal identity and motivation to accomplish life goals. At Live2Create, we believe the arts in and of itself are therapeutic. We also believe that faith is fuel for survival and that something internally happens when you engage in the creative process, whether that’s healing, understanding, acceptance, freedom, or just simply experiencing who you are and who you were created to be. Vision Our vision is a world where racial disparities and achievement gaps no longer exist for Black students. Mission Our mission is to raise awareness about Black mental health and increase the social and emotional wellbeing of Black students ages 12-22 using the arts and Christian principles. Our Core Values (I. L.A.C.E. U.P.): Founded on Christian principles, our core values are used as a guide to manage ourselves and interpersonal relationships with others. These core values include: Integrity: We are honest and transparent in our decisions and actions. We follow through with commitments and conduct ourselves in ways that are true to Christian principles. Leadership:. We strive to build a stronger Black community with the collective benefit of advancing equity. We lead by example and inspire social and emotional change through our behavior. We take full responsibility for developing the leadership potential of our youth, members, and partners. Accountability: We strive to live out Christian values and act on them. Responsibility is an ethical theory, in which individuals are accountable for fulfilling their purpose; the actions of an individual must benefit the makeup of their entire being. Creativity: Creativity is a gift from God. It’s therapeutic and the creative process is a growth producing experience. It is an essential component of vibrant communities and what makes us unique; therefore we use our creativity to glorify God. Excellence: We deliver the highest quality performance in everything we do. We are not shaped by the labels of society and strive for excellence. Through self, internal, and external assessments, we seek to continuously improve. Understanding: We are empathetically aware and forgiving of one another and the world we live in, walking in love and truth together to accomplish one mission and vision. Perseverance: We are building a stronger Black community with the collective benefit of advancing equity. We exhibit self-control and face adversity head on. Our faith is the cornerstone for which we stand; we use the mind, body, soul and spirit to overcome challenges we face. ----------
Date Posted: May 27, 2022
Flexible Schedule
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Marietta, GA 30008
Do you have an internal drive to be the change you wish to see in your community? Are you looking for an internship or volunteer opportunity that will enable you to gain real-world experience, while at the same time have a drastic impact on the mental health of students? We are CURRENTLY seeking ambitious and creative people with an unyielding passion for teens, to help drive change in the Greater Atlanta community. Our programs allows the opportunity to work alongside leadership, interns, consultants, and students as we produce campaigns and learning experiences that voice our position on mental health awareness in at-risk communities, social and emotional wellbeing, the arts, education, and civic involvement. At Live2Create, we believe the arts in and of itself are therapeutic. We also believe that faith is fuel for survival and that something internally happens when you engage in the creative process, whether that’s healing, understanding, acceptance, freedom, or just simply experiencing who you are and who you were created to be. We are open to all candidates that want to make a difference in our students lives, regardless of race, identity, religious affiliation, creed or background, but prefer individuals that carry our core values. Founded on Christian principles, our core values are used as a guide to manage ourselves and interpersonal relationships with others. These core values include: I ntegrity: We are honest and transparent in our decisions and actions. We follow through with commitments and conduct ourselves in ways that are true to Christian principles. L eadership:. We strive to build a stronger Black community with the collective benefit of advancing equity. We lead by example and inspire social and emotional change through our behavior. We take full responsibility for developing the leadership potential of our youth, members, and partners. A ccountability:We strive to live out Christian values and act on them. Responsibility is an ethical theory, in which individuals are accountable for fulfilling their purpose; the actions of an individual must benefit the makeup of their entire being. C reativity:Creativity is a gift from God. It’s therapeutic and the creative process is a growth producing experience. It is an essential component of vibrant communities and what makes us unique; therefore we use our creativity to glorify God. E xcellence: We deliver the highest quality performance in everything we do. We are not shaped by the labels of society and strive for excellence. Through self, internal, and external assessments, we seek to continuously improve. U nderstanding: We are empathetically aware and forgiving of one another and the world we live in, walking in love and truth together to accomplish one mission and vision. P erseverance: We are building a stronger Black community with the collective benefit of advancing equity. We exhibit self-control and face adversity head on. Our faith is the cornerstone for which we stand; we use the mind, body, soul and spirit to overcome challenges we face. This is a volunteer opportunity; however, college credit internships and potential paid positions are available at https://live2create.bamboohr.com. Activities include: Coordination of events and programs Writing and editing articles, press releases, white papers, blogs, and more. Prospect research, data collection and entry Answering and making calls to potential donors Maintenance of CRM and other online tools Sales and marketing Social media and content creation Relationship building and PR Mentorship and guidance to students Assisting with grant research and writing Scheduling and coordination of program activities Other duties as assigned depending on project goals and objectives Requirements: Professional and dependable Organization and time management skills Courteous and personable when dealing with the public Self-directed, willing to take initiative, and detail-oriented Respect and maintain confidentiality of Live2Create's volunteers, members, partners, and donors Strong communication and presentation skills (phone & writing) Knowledge of MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel Knowledge of G-suite (Google Docs, G-Drive, Google Sheets, etc) A demonstrated ability to learn and develop new skills An interest in bettering at risk communities, black people and culture Creativity and Innovation Training & Supervision Requirements: Orientation & Volunteer Training Background Check Required Must be at least 18 4-8 hours a week This is a dedicated volunteer position and is great for someone seeking mentorship and growth in the nonprofit sector
Date Posted: May 27, 2022
