What are the responsibilities and job description for the Board Member position at Galatians Homeless Initiative?
The Galatians Homeless Initiative is a Christian non-profit organization looking for active board members to help lead our organization. At GHI our mission is to glorify God through compassionate service to the homeless. We foster partnerships with potential donors, supporters, and partners to make a meaningful impact in the community.
Board Member
We are seeking applicants to join our national board of directors who are committed to raising awareness of affordable housing and chronic homelessness. Members of the board will serve to oversee our efforts in both Washington, DC and Durham, NC. Preferred applicants are experienced in non-profit governance, commercial real estate, non-profit event planning, program planning, finance, and development. Responsibilities include:
- Attend all board meetings and organization functions (special events)
- Be informed about the organization's mission, services, and programs.
- Review agenda and supporting materials before board and committee meetings.
- Take on special assignments as needed to help create programs, form partnerships, and connect with the community.
- Make a personal financial contribution to the organization and help with fundraising efforts
- Inform others about the organization.
- Suggest possible nominees to the board who can make significant contributions to the work of the board and the organization.
- Keep up-to-date on developments in the organization's progress
- Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies.
- Assist the board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities, such as reviewing the organization's annual financial statements.
To learn more about our organization please feel free to check us out at: www.galatianshomelessini.org