President Of The Board Of Directors

The Board President/Chair oversees the organization’s board’s work and facilitates board meetings. The chair works with the chief executive officer and senior management team to ensure things are running smoothly and keeps the board informed.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:
Understands the mission of the organization, has a clear vision and has a passion for community service.
Understands governance and leadership for organizations.
Exhibits personal standards with regard to honesty, reliability, and commitment to the role.
Mentoring/coaching skills; exhibits resiliency.
Knowledgeable of laws governing nonprofit organizations.
Knowledgeable of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to effectively chair meetings, engage Board members and community members.
Education/Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, urban planning, social work or a related field.
3-5 years in business, urban planning, social services or related experience, preferably working in a nonprofit setting.
Experience reviewing/assessing financial reports, financial statements and participating in organizational annual audits.
Experience serving in a Board of Director Chair role is preferred.
Commitment:
A successful candidate must be available to attend Board of Directors meetings every second Monday monthly and a monthly commitment of approximately 5-10 hours.
Term: This is a 2-year term position.
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