We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic volunteer board members to serve on Cares of Washington's board of directors.
The people we are looking for are diverse candidates that have lived experience and personally relevant backgrounds, and/or a professional background in one or more of the following areas: marketing, business development, training and healthcare are strongly encouraged to apply.
The responsibilities of a Cares board member are:
- Evaluate the Executive. The Board Chair will provide an annual evaluation to Cares CEO with input from the Cares Board.
- Make an annual financial contribution. Board members are expected to make an annual financial contribution that is meaningful to them.
- Oversee the budget and financial performance of the organization.
- Review, approve and monitor Cares budget.
- Oversee organization policies.
- Set and work to achieve individual fundraising goals. This may include individual solicitations, recruiting business partners, supporting special events, identifying and making introductions to prospects, etc.
- Actively promote Cares in the community and encourage and support staff.
- Prepare for and attend board meetings, be available for phone consultation, and serve on at least one committee/work group as needed.
- attend at least 10 board meetings annually in person on the last Wednesday of each month from 6:30pm-7:30pm.
The average time that a board member spends on Cares board activities is 5 hours a month, i.e. board meetings, work, strategic planning and representation.
