Opportunity Details
Board Member
Ripples Foundation USA is seeking vibrant and innovative board members to lead its overall governance and fundraising strategies.
Our Mission: Creating prosperity and a secured future for women
We accomplish this by investing in economic and social prosperity, providing micro-finance and/or inputs to set up sustainable businesses. This improves quality of life, increases self-esteem and self-sufficiency and enables women to invest in the future
We are looking for candidates with experience in non-profit management, enthusiastic leaders with three or more years experience as a member of a board. We estimate that your monthly commitment will be less than 10 hours per month.
General Responsibilities (All Board Members)
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Responsible for setting fundraising goals and leading activities that lead to successful fundraising outcomes
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Actively participate in fundraising.
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Overall governance of Ripples Foundation accomplished through the establishment and monitoring of policies and programs.
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Establishing a strategic purpose and direction for the Ripples Foundation by participation in regular strategic planning meetings and through monitoring of the agency’s progress toward planned results.
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Hiring, monitoring and evaluating of the Executive Director’s performance, general responsibilities and yearly progress toward the agency’s objectives.
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Development of funds used to support agency operations, programs and services by means of participation in plans and activities set forth by the Fund Development committee.
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Give minimum donation of $250/annually
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Raise funds in the form of monetary donation or in-kind donation
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Act as a representative of Ripples Foundation in the community to stakeholders, including: funders, supportive/collaborative service providers, and clients.
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Monitor and safeguard the financial stability of Ripples Foundation through continuous analysis of financial reports and compliance with fiscal policies set forth by the Finance Committee.
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Ensure effective performance of the agency’s programs through continuous analysis and improvement.
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Support the endurance of Ripples Foundation with succession planning and the recruitment and development of new board members.
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Comply with all federal, state, local and agency regulations.
Individual Responsibilities (Each Board Member)
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Regularly attend and participate in full board meetings, committee meetings as assigned and any special sessions called by the Board Chair.
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Build a collegial working relationship with fellow board members that contribute to consensus.
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Regularly contribute to the organization in a way that is meaningful to both you, as a board member, and the agency.
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Readily take on assignments when asked and complete them in an accurate and timely manner.
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Review minutes, reports and agendas prior to meetings to ensure you are informed and prepared.
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Active participation in fundraising activities.
International Service
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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