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Our board Vivian's Victory board is in an exciting period of growth. The person interested in working with our nonprofit has to be forward thinking, and eager to roll up their sleeves to work to be a part of the growth of the organization. We have a "grass-roots" still while we are experiencing growth.
Position   Board Member Responsibilities/Expectations Overview:   The Vivian’s Victory Board of Directors: Determines long and short-range objectives and goals directly related to the VV’s mission. Recruits and develops volunteers for committees and identifies potential board members. Participates in planning, organization and running on-site events and programs. Evaluates the executive staff, programs, activities and overall progress in advancing the VV’s mission. Advocacy: Understand and personalize the VV’s mission. Be familiar with all aspects of VV’s programs, projects, and operations. Use personal contacts to increase the VV’s visibility, volunteer involvement, and support. Financial and Partnership Development: Approve the annual budget developed by VV and finance committee. Identify and develop potential VV donors. Recruit VV event and activity sponsors. Secure charitable contributions from the business you work for or a business with which you have an affiliation. Use personal and business contacts to gain financial and in-kind support. Make a meaningful, personal annual financial contribution to VV. Commitment of Time: Prepare for and attend board meetings on alternating month (odd months) Prepare for and attend committee meetings on alternating months as necessary (even months). Actively participate on at least one committee and contribute to the accomplishment of agreed upon objectives. Help recruit the necessary volunteers to achieve the committee’s goals. Attend committee meetings as scheduled by the committee chair. Attend annual VV events and fundraisers.
Desired skills
*required
Board, Business Development, Human Resources, Legal, Project Management, Public Relations
When Third Monday
Where Magnified Giving
Commitment 1 to 3 hours/month
Donation We require a specific amount of “give or get” for all board members.
Requirements The Vivian’s Victory Board of Directors: Determines long and short-range objectives and goals directly related to the VV’s mission. Recruits and develops volunteers for committees and identifies potential board members. Participates in planning, organization and running on-site events and programs. Evaluates the executive staff, programs, activities and overall progress in advancing the VV’s mission. Advocacy: Understand and personalize the VV’s mission. Be familiar with all aspects of VV’s programs, projects, and operations. Use personal contacts to increase the VV’s visibility, volunteer involvement, and support. Financial and Partnership Development: Approve the annual budget developed by VV and finance committee. Identify and develop potential VV donors. Recruit VV event and activity sponsors. Secure charitable contributions from the business you work for or a business with which you have an affiliation. Use personal and business contacts to gain financial and in-kind support. Make a meaningful, personal annual financial contribution to VV. Commitment of Time: Prepare for and attend board meetings on alternating month (odd months) Prepare for and attend committee meetings on alternating months as necessary (even months). Actively participate on at least one committee and contribute to the accomplishment of agreed upon objectives. Help recruit the necessary volunteers to achieve the committee’s goals. Attend committee meetings as scheduled by the committee chair. Attend annual VV events and fundraisers.
On-boarding
Our mission Our mission is to provide a lifeline for families in crisis by giving parents access to vital resources not only during their child’s hospital stay but during and after their transition home. We believe no child should fight alone and no parent should have choose between survival and supporting their child.