The Regional Board provides critical support and leadership in guiding Reading Partners operations on a
local level. Board members support the executive director and staff and assist in key areas including
raising funds, identifying potential partnerships, facilitating conversations and providing input to the
regional executive director on strategic issues to ensure Reading Partners’ sustainability and growth.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Board Meetings: Attend and participate in at least 75% of monthly board meetings.
- Giving: Contribute to program fundraising goals by making a gift that is significant to you. We ask that
Reading Partners Seattle be in your top three giving priorities each year. - Fundraising Event and Campaigns: Promote and participate in our annual fundraising event and
fundraising campaigns with the goal of raising a minimum of $2,000 per board member. - Reading Center Presence: Contribute to program mission by committing to a meaningful presence at
a Reading Center throughout the school year, virtually or in person. Board members are encouraged to
tutor with the program (with a suggested minimum of tutoring at least two sessions per year). - Provide feedback on regional goals and strategic plans and as well as actively reach out to your
networks and make introductions to prospective volunteer tutors, board members or other partners. - Attend meetings with prospective partners and/or local government when opportunities arise.
Terms & Structure
- Board member terms are three years, renewable upon approval by ED and board members.
- The Regional Board is managed by the Executive Director and the Regional Board Chair.
- The regional board is an advisory board without fiduciary responsibilities.
- Elections of new board members occur by the approval of current board members after a full vetting
process that demonstrates the candidate has a passion for the mission of Reading Partners and is
willing to meet board obligations. - Once approved, the board member’s term begins, and an orientation meeting will be scheduled.
