Volunteer: Between Friends Board Member

Between Friends provides the critical care services of crisis line, court advocacy and counseling. In addition, we are actively engaged in schools through our REACH program (Relationship Education, A Choice for Hope), teaching young people about healthy relationships, thus breaking the cycle before it begins. Since 1995, the REACH program has worked with over 100,000 students making it the largest and most comprehensive healthy relationship educator in Illinois.

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Are you looking to make a positive impact on the future of an organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic violence and building a community free of abuse? Between Friends Board of Directors seeks candidates interested in supporting the success of the organization.

While we welcome all to apply, special consideration will be given to individuals with demonstrated experience in the following subject matters/areas

• Finance internal controls, risk assessment, and/or internal/external auditing
• Marketing and/or Communication branding, social media campaigns, and/or online/print campaigns
• Fundraising work or volunteer capacity (i.e. membership organizations, nonprofits, or charitable/religious organizations)
• Education
• Event Coordinating
• Government and Policy
• Law
  
  

Candidates should demonstrate support for the mission of Between Friends and should possess the capacity to contribute toward the work of the Board and the organization.

Board Position Expectations And Time Commitment Summary

Commitment to the following responsibilities over a minimum of two fiscal years (July 1, 2024, to June

30, 2026)

• Prepare for, attend, and contribute to regular board meetings - (approx. 1 hour per meeting and approx. 1 hour preparing for the meeting)
• Participate in a minimum of one board subcommittee (board of governance, external affairs, event-specific committees, and special committees as required) - (approx. 1 hour per meeting and 1 hour of meeting prep; subcommittee meetings vary)
• Actively fundraise to support board financial goals and objectives. This includes active participation in all fundraising campaigns and board events - (approx. 1-3 hours per month)
• Responsibly represent Between Friends to their respective communities and advocate for Between Friends’ mission, programs, and services as appropriate
• The average time commitment varies during the year with certain months requiring
  
  

additional time (i.e. year-end, annual fundraiser, board-sponsored events, etc...). Average

time commitment is 5 hours per month.

Please fill out our Board of Directors Application at this link https //bit.ly/3wwtpuO.

You can also send a cover letter that addresses your interest and connection to the board, as well as your experience in one of the areas above, together with your resume to board@betweenfriendschicago.org. Please ensure the subject line references "Board of Directors Application". We look forward to hearing from you!

If you have any questions, please contact board@betweenfriendschicago.org.

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