Our organization is seeking board members with a passion for advancing young women’s opportunities through education, racial equity, and social justice. Our scholarships are awarded locally on behalf of President Obama’s mother, Dr. Stanley Ann Dunham. Helpful skills and backgrounds include: fundraising, broad personal and professional networks, corporate experience, technology, marketing, and youth leadership and development.
Description
The Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship Fund (SADSF) honors President Barack Obama’s mother who attended Eckstein Middle School, Mercer Island High School, and the University of Washington (1955-1961). Dr. Dunham’s commitment to social activism, global citizenship and educational excellence was exemplary, as she became a pioneering anthropologist working to improve the lives of marginalized communities around the world. The Fund’s mission is to empower young women to be leaders and active world citizens through education and service.
Each year, we award $5,000 college scholarships to graduating high school women who demonstrate a commitment to these values. Originally created for Dr. Dunham’s high school alma mater, we have expanded the program to Rainier Beach High School. Our vision is to continue to expand this scholarship opportunity to other high schools in the Seattle area as we plan our Tenth Anniversary celebration for the spring 2019.
We are a hands-on, working board with no paid staff. We plan and implement our annual budget, fundraisers, scholarship programs, and annual event. By joining our Board, you will play a critical role in helping to develop the next generation of young, globally engaged women leaders.
Expectations of Board Members
- Attend monthly board meetings and annual board retreat
- Actively serve on a board committee
- Attend annual fundraiser and annual scholarship recipient celebration
- Make a personally significant financial contribution annually
- Promote the Fund through your networks and communities
- Provide strategic approaches to support growth of Fund and Program
- Serve as an ambassador to further the values exemplified by our Mission
Board Needs and Terms
- Current needs include: technology, fundraising, program organizers, educators, scholarship development experience, and access to networks of potential supporters
- Personal qualities that include a commitment to social and gender equality, and advancement of education for young women
- The board term is three years, with an option of renewal for a second term
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