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Hurt 2 Heal, Inc.

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Kennesaw, GA · On-site

Hurt 2 Heal Inc. is seeking additional member to join its Board of Directors. Our board members champion the importance of exceptional board leadership and believe - as the organization does - that ...

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Board of Director

The INN Between

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Board members of The INN Between ensure ongoing operational integrity, relevance of the mission and the funding required for continuing to serve the homeless suffering from a medical crisis.
Time Commitment:
12 meetings per year (60-90 minutes each), special event attendance (10 hours per year), additional board volunteer work (time commitment varies). Board term is three years.
Qualifications:
• Passion for The INN Between's mission and the services it provides to the community.
• An absence of a conflict of interest
• Collaborative working style
• Respect for the outcomes of official votes
• Willingness to understand and respect clear boundaries between board authority/business and the authority of the Executive Director
• Availability for meeting attendance on a regular basis
• Familiarity with policy governance desirable
• Familiarity with issues related to homelessness desirable
Requirements:
• 18+ Years of Age
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Attend New Volunteer Orientation and Board specific training
• Sign required volunteer documents: Department of Human Services Code of Conduct, DWS Code of Conduct and Non-Disclosure Statement, etc.
• Complete VerifiedFirst background check
• Track volunteer hours in Volgistics (Volunteer Management Software)
Training Commitment:
• New Volunteer Induction - 1 Hour
• Tour of Facility with Executive Director - 1 Hours
• Fundraising for Board Members - 3 Hours
• Position Specific Training
Duties
• Ensure mission, vision and values are always being reflected in the services and strategic goals
• Contribute to the selection, support and evaluation of the Executive Director
• Ensure integrity and transparency of all financial management is consistent with the obligations of a 501(c)(3)
• Take responsibility for knowledge about and agreement with the mission, ensuring support of the organization in the community
• Ensure compliance with the highest ethical standards of conduct and law in all business/professional aspects of the organization
• Ensures and participate in recruitment and orientation of new board members, adherence to a policy governance model and assessment of board effectiveness
• Actively participate in board meetings, taking responsibility for meeting preparedness, discussion and decision-making.
• Participate in the organization's development efforts according to ability and personal comfort with fundraising
To apply for a position on The INN Between's Board of Directors, please submit an application with a cover letter to be reviewed by the Board of Directors at the next working meeting. The Executive Director or Board Chair will reach out to you to schedule a tour of the program.

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