OneWorld Now! is seeking leaders from diverse backgrounds to join our board. Specifically, we are looking for board members with any of the following backgrounds/experience:
- A strong commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles and a willingness to make the necessary time commitment to be an effective board member
- Finance
- Legal
- Education (either school-based or out-of-school)
- Fundraising
- Strategic planning
- Previous board experience, and especially with interest/experience in board governance
Expectations for board members include the following:
- Believe in and advocate for OWN!’s mission and vision
All board members should be prepared to advocate for OWN!’s mission and vision. Given our historic roots in serving students furthest from educational justice, we call special attention to the importance of adhering to OWN!’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including making a commitment to ongoing learning about DEI principles.
- Attend and prepare for board meetings (the board currently meets monthly)
Coming to meetings prepared to engage will allow for all voices of the board to be heard. We understand that we are asking valuable time from board members so we ask that commitment is honored.
- Attend at least 90% of board meetings (in-person when able to)
- Be prepared for all meetings by reviewing agendas, minutes, reports, and other documents ahead of the meeting, and by considering important questions to raise at the meeting
- Approve operating budgets, perform regular performance reviews for the Executive Director, and review investment decisions
- Provide ongoing strategic counsel and advice to the Executive Director on strategic, financial, and operational matters
- Time Commitment
We deeply respect the contribution of board members and have outlined approximate time commitments to help ensure ongoing stability. We understand that contributions will vary by board member.
- 3 year board participant minimum; members may be appointed to additional 3-year terms
- Participate in at least one subcommittee a year
- Current subcommittees include Board Development; Strategy; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and Finance
- Take on one leadership role a year such as volunteer at an event, lead a committee, etc.
- Approximate monthly time commitment of 5-10 hours total, split between subcommittee responsibilities and full-board responsibilities
- As appropriate, engage with the staff, students, and the community to learn about OWN’s impact and how we can keep building upon the existing foundation.
- Contribute to the sustainability of OWN
At OneWorld Now, we value a range of contributions from our board members that help to ensure the long-term sustainability of our organization. The following are some examples of what those contributions could look like. Whether a board member contributes time, skills, or money (or some combination of all three), we ask that all board members contribute to OWN in a way that is meaningful and significant.
- Engage your network to assist with recruitment of students
- Identify, provide information about, and help make connections with potential community partners
- Use your skills or experiences to benefit OWN’s financial security
- Assist with developing marketing and communications materials
- Support spring and fall fundraising events (through a combination of planning, volunteering at the event, and/or engaging your networks to attend)
- Committed effort to have OWN be among the "top 5" organizations to receive your annual philanthropic support, when circumstances permit
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