21 Progress is looking for new board members for at-large board positions. Board meetings are held quarterly (4-6 meetings per year). We are an active board with outside of meeting responsibilities and opportunities. We will be holding events this fall for those who are interested in learning more about 21 Progress and our programs.
EXPECTATIONS OF THE BOARD AS A WHOLE
The mission of 21 Progress is to build a 21st century movement for equity & justice. 21 Progress' programs include:
- Bold Summer: six week national program for emerging college civic leaders in Seattle
- Immigrant rights and education for youth and adults across the Puget sound region
- RISE: Monthly speaker series of elected, community, and cultural leaders focused on stories for social change
As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for:
- selecting and evaluating the performance of the CEO/ executive director
- strategic and organizational planning
- ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
- fundraising and resource development
- approving and monitoring 21 Progress’ programs and services
- enhancing 21 Progress’ public image
- assessing its own performance as the governing body of 21 Progress
EXPECTATIONS OF INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS
Each individual board member 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 21 Progress to advance its mission
- leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve 21 Progress’ 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
BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALSO EXPECTED TO
- 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 meetings
- maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of 21 Progress
Interested in applying? Please click respond and then fill out an application here: https://21progress.typeform.com/to/cgOZ3c
