Volunteer Job Description

Position

Board of Directors

Commitment

Approx 8-10 hours/month, seeking elected two-year term.  Please see an invitation for board membership here. For a full description of board duties click here. 

Hours & Days

4^th Wednesday of the month, 6-8 pm, + committee meetings/organization events as elected

Description

The Growing Hope Board of Directors is the fiscally and legally responsible entity of the organization, providing governance through policy, financial management, fundraising, et al.  Board members serve on at least one committee as well as on the general board (for instance, Evaluation/Personnel, Finance, Development, Capital Campaign/Growing Hope Center).

Skills & Experience Needed

We seek board members with a diverse array of skills and experience.  Fundraising, financial management, and community involvement are a big plus.  Our board uses email for many communications between meetings.

Location

Monthly board meetings are at the Growing Hope Office at 32 North Washington, Suite 11 in downtown Ypsilanti. (Corner of Washington & Pearl—free parking available across the street behind the bus station)