Member of the Board of Directors

Mission

Alive and Well Communities activates communities to heal. 

We do this together by: 

·       Naming racism and systemic oppression as trauma that impacts the well-being of all.

·       Disrupting systemic oppression and respond to the impact of historical trauma to foster healing for current and future generations.

·       Elevating community wisdom by centering those who are most impacted.

·       Leading innovative solutions based on the science of trauma, toxic stress and resiliency.

For more information, please Alive and Well Communities (AWC’s) website at https://www.awcommunities.org/

Position

The Board will support the work of AWC and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by AWC’s President, the Board-President relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Specific Board Member responsibilities include the following.

Leadership, governance, and oversight

·       Serving as a trusted advisor to the President as they develop and implement AWC’s strategic plan 

·       Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by AWC for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics; reviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings 

·       Approving AWC’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities 

·       Contributing to an annual performance evaluation of the President 

·       Assisting the President and board chair in identifying and recruiting other board members 

·       Partnering with the President and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out 

·       Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments 

·       Representing AWC to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization 

·       Ensuring AWC’s commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities AWC serves

Fundraising

AWC Board Members will consider AWC a philanthropic priority and make annual gifts that reflect that priority. So that AWC can credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals, AWC expects to have 100 percent of Board Members make an annual contribution, which can include the gift of time, such as providing professional introductions, service on committees, and representing AWC at events, that is commensurate with their capacity.

Board terms/participation

AWC’s Board Members will serve a three-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for one additional term. Board meetings will be held quarterly, and committee meetings will be held in coordination with full board meetings.

Qualifications

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about AWC’s mission and who has a track record of board leadership. Selected Board Members significant experience in education, health, business, government, development, philanthropy, or other sectors that support the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities. Their accomplishments will allow them to attract other well-qualified, high-performing Board Members.

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

·       Demonstrates a passion for and alignment with the organization’s mission

·       Prior professional experience with significant experience in education, health, business, government, development, philanthropy, or other sectors that support the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities

·       Demonstrates a movement mindset in organizational leadership

·       Able to effectively gain forward momentum in present with eye to future and vision for what could be

·       A change agent who is restless in pushing for change and creates this same energy for change in others

·       Understands the characteristics of white supremacy culture and has experience in working to dismantle this culture

·       Deep experience working with Black communities to respond to and heal from centuries of systemic racism with an understanding of the intersectionality of anti-Black racism with other forms of oppression and trauma

·       Experience with an organization emerging from a start-up phase, recognizing the unique challenges

·       A commitment to and understanding of AWC’s clients, preferably based on experience 

·       Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals 

·       Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of AWC’s clients

Service on AWC’s Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs in relation to Board Members’ duties.