YOUTH ACTION SERVICES INC
Cause Area
Advocacy & Human Rights
Board Development
Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Location
10 Grand Army Plaza BROOKLYN, NY 11238
United States
Active Opportunities (2)
Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Job Title: Board of Directors - Volunteer Opportunity Organization: Youth Action Services Inc Location: Brooklyn, NY About Us: Youth Action Services Inc is a newly founded nonprofit organization whose mission is to embrace and empower children and their families in the New York City municipal shelter system and children who have been affected due to homelessness by providing participants with a 360 holistic approach to offer a chance for a better life and future. Committed to making a difference, we are seeking a passionate and skilled individuals to join as the Board of Directors. Position Overview: Board members are the fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission. Board Officer Job Descriptions Chair Assures that the Board fulfills its responsibilities to the organization Oversees board and executive committee meetings Works in partnership with the chief executive to make sure board resolutions are carried out Calls special meetings if necessary Appoints all committee chairs and with the chief executive, recommends who will serve on committees Assists chief executive in preparing agenda for board meetings Assists chief executive in conducting new board member orientation Oversees searches for a new chief executive Coordinates chief executive's annual performance evaluation Works with the governance/nominating committee to recruit new board members Acts as an alternate spokesperson for the organization Periodically consults with board members on their roles and help them assess their performance Serve as ex officio member of all committees Coordinate periodic board assessment with the chief executive Communicates any concerns management has regard to the role of the Board or individual board members. Communicates to Executive Director the concerns of the Board and other constituencies Vice Chair Attend all board meetings Serve on the executive committee Carry out special assignments as requested by the board chair Understand the responsibilities of the board chair and be able to perform these duties in the chair's absence Participate as a vital part of the board leadership Secretary Attend all board meetings Serve on the executive committee Review board minutes Assume responsibilities of the chair in the absence of the board chair and vice chair Treasurer Attend all board meetings Serve on the executive committee and chair the finance committee Understand financial accounting for nonprofit organizations Oversee the development and observation of the organization’s financial policies Manage, with the finance committee, the board's review of and action related to the board's financial responsibilities Work with the chief executive and the chief financial officer to ensure that appropriate financial reports are made available to the board on a timely basis Assist the chief executive or the chief financial officer in preparing the annual budget and presenting the budget to the board for approval Review the annual audit and answer board members’ questions about the audit Must live within the NYC area.
Date Posted: 2024-05-01
Flexible Schedule
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Brooklyn, NY 11230
About Us: Youth Action Services Inc is a newly founded nonprofit organization whose mission is to embrace and empower children and their families in the New York City municipal shelter system and children who have been affected due to homelessness by providing participants with a 360 holistic approach to offer a chance for a better life and future. Committed to making a difference, we are seeking a passionate and skilled individual to join as the Director of Development on a voluntary basis. Position Overview: The Director of Communications and Development will set and guide the strategy for all communications, website, and public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate Youth Action Services’ mission. The Director of Communications will ensure that Youth Action Services’ mission and vision is accurately conveyed to the public. The Director of Communications and Development will also anticipate lucrative financial partnerships and maintain those external relationships necessary for the success of Youth Action Services . This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a startup nonprofit committed to creating positive change within our community and beyond. The Director of Communications and Development will work closely with the Founders of YAS as the communications partner on a variety of strategic initiatives. Responsibilities Develop communicative strategies for the dissemination of all news and information relevant to Y.A.S’ mission. Ensure the modes of communication have the utmost efficacy. Scout potential donors for Y.A.S and work with the team to establish partnership. Spearhead team responsible for online media-including website management. Oversee team responsible for maintenance of donor relationships and fundraising. Coordinate webpage maintenance-ensure that new and consistent information (article links, stories, and events) is posted regularly. Track and measure the level of engagement within the network over time Lead fundraising tactics and work with a team to pitch innovative fundraising ideas. Work collaboratively with the financial team to develop and monitor fundraising budget. Qualifications Youth Action Services is seeking a Director of Communications and Development with knowledge of development and communications. The ideal candidate possesses: Knowledge or experience with adolescents and/or in education. Knowledge or experience in non-profit and corporate partnerships Strong interpersonal and communication skills Strong project management skills Ability to multitask in a detail-oriented manner
Date Posted: 2024-04-22
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Youth Action Services, Inc’s mission is to embrace and empower children in the NYC municipal shelter system by providing our participants with resources to continue on the next success level.
Description
Youth Action Services, Inc is a new 501c3 organization. Understanding Brooklyn, NY serves some of the cities poorest neighborhoods which includes high number of homelessness. I am pleased to introduce this new organization as it is the mission, duty, and purpose of You Action Services, Inc to address, educate, coordinate and provide tools to children who have been impacted by losing their home. The services we plan to provide include After-School program; mentoring program; summer day camp; and therapeutic services. We are connecting with professionals to help fulfill our mission and also taking necessary steps to become an outpatient clinic under article 31.
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