Board President Application
BOARD PRESIDENT APPLICATION
Please see below for the Description, Qualifications, and Expectations for Douglas County Pride’s Volunteer Board President.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Douglas County Pride seeks a volunteer Board President who will have overall responsibility for financial, operational, and programmatic management of the organization. The Board President should be a strong and collaborative leader and organizer with excellent written and oral communications skills, creativity, and networking abilities.
This is a working board. There is no paid staff. This role will help build the organization and be responsible for some day-to-day operations.
MISSION
The mission of Douglas County Pride is to build a supportive community for LGBTQIA+ residents of Douglas County and surrounding areas. We do this through community building, advocacy, and service.
VISION
To transform Douglas County into a diverse and inclusive community for LGBTQIA+ people of all identities, where everyone feels seen, heard, and that they belong.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Set agenda for monthly board meetings
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Chair monthly board meetings
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Serve as the spokesperson of the organization
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Provide oversight of the organization’s mission and carrying out of its priorities
The following are the responsibilities of the board president, working in conjunction with other board members.
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Provide oversight of donor, sponsor, and grant development
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Oversee organizational budget
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Ensure implementation of a sustainable volunteer program
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Coordinate communication and outreach including social media, email, and website
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Cultivate and strengthen key relationships through outreach and collaboration, and work to increase awareness of the organization
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Satisfy all legal and fiduciary responsibilities of a non-profit board member
REQUIREMENTS
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Previous experience in a leadership position (nonprofit experience preferred)
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Reside in Douglas County Pride’s service area
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Excellent communication skills
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Demonstrated support of the LGBTQIA+ community
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
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Proven track record of developing or propelling organizational growth and sustainability
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Comfort driving financial development
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Knowledge of the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
TERM REQUIREMENTS
Two years
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HOW TO APPLY
Please fill out the form below to submit your application.