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DABC Board of Directors Member Role
We are currently seeking persons who are interested in taking a leadership role in our young organization as a member of the DABC Board pf Directors.
Board Member Position Background
The Board of Directors is, as a group, responsible for the overall health and success of the organization. The Board meets each mont and sets the direction, goals, and obligations of the organization. Specific board member duties include:
- Advocate for the DABC and its mission
- Attend of board meetings regularly
- Participate in discussions and decision making
- Participate in a board committee (see below)
- Create and implement projects to further the DABC mission
- Fundraise and make an annual contribution to the organization
- Recruit volunteers
- Train volunteers as appropriate
- Participate in DABC activities
- Devote time to work on projects outside of board meetings
- Commit to a two-year term
In general, board members are both organizational goal setters and managers of projects. They work with the board to set the direction of the project, develop it as a committee, and then implement it through volunteers, or paid employees.
Board of Directors Organization
The Board of Directors has a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer -- all with specific board-related duties. DABC depends on volunteers to execute programs and perform services. The volunteers and board are supported by two staff people:
- Executive Director: represents the DABC and works on board-directed projects.
- Tax Site Operations Director: responsible for recruiting and retaining volunteers and tax site operations.
Board Member Ideal Qualifications
Strong candidates for a board member will have some or all of the following qualifications:
- Passion for helping low-income persons become financially self-reliant
- A college degree or professional work experience
- Management and planning experience
- Familiarity with technology and the Internet
- Experience using Microsoft Office products, Web-based tools and email
- Strong written and oral communications skills
- Strong work ethic and good organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
To apply, send a cover letter and resume via email, and include any questions you may have. The DABC Board President will contact you, and an interview may be conducted.
Step up and become a volunteer
Find out about the training and certification requirements, determine the role best for you based on your personality and strengths, and register to become a volunteer!
Get more information about volunteering
If you have additional questions about becoming a DABC volunteer, send your question(s) via email. Please include your name, a daytime phone number and the volunteer role(s) you are considering. We will contact you within 48 hours. You may also call our volunteer coordinator at 303-388-7030.
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