U.R. Our Hope Board of Director Application

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U.R. Our Hope is seeking to fill 2 positions on our Board of Directors. Please read job descriptions and qualifications below and submit your application by October 31, 2020. All applications must also be followed by a cover letter and 1-2 page resume emailed to mary@urourhope.org - Potential candidates will be contacted by early November for further interview and selection.

NOTE: THIS IS A VOLUNTEER POSITION. THERE IS NO SALARY OR MONTHLY STIPEND FOR BOARD MEMBERS.

All candidates must:
- Must be able to commit at least 1-5+ hours per week to the organization (answering emails, attending meetings, completing tasks, follow up, reaching out to vendors/sponsors, coordinating meetings, etc)
- Be able to attend 1 Board Meeting per Month
- Be able to attend 1 Family Meeting per Month
- Must attend our 2 largest fundraisers (Rare Disease Day Event in February and Gala in November)
- Must be responsive to email
- Must be organized, have great attention to detail, and excellent planning skills
- Must have excellent communication skills with various age groups and demographics
- Must be reliable
- Must be able to work alone and with a team
- All board members are responsible for bringing new fundraising efforts and for staffing events

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

DIRECTOR OF FINANCES
* The Director of Finances is responsible for keeping financial records for our organization, budgeting, and applying for grants alongside our Director of Advocacy. Our ideal candidate will have knowledge of budgeting for organizations, knowledge of Quickbooks software, grant writing experience is a plus. They will also have prior accounting and/or bookkeeping experience. Director of Finances will also help oversee fundraising events and help with cost benefit analysis of ongoing events.

DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY
* The Director of Advocacy is responsible for staying abreast on upcoming legislative meetings and changes that might effect our families. This person may attend legislative meetings on our behalf and will be expected to brief the board and our families when applicable. This director will also be lead on grant writing and submitting grants for our organization so they should have grant knowledge, excellent written communication skills, and manage their time effectively to ensure items are submitted prior to deadlines.

To be considered for one of these positions, please complete the application below and then submit a cover letter and 1-2 page resume to mary@urourhope.org by October 31, 2020.

Applicant's First and Last Name *

Applicant's Contact E-mail *

Applicant's Contact Phone *

Position for which you would like to be considered: *

Director of Finance

Director of Advocacy

What interests you about this position and serving on our Board of Directors? *

Have you served (or are currently serving) on other non-profit boards? If so, which one(s) and what was or is your role? *

What skills, connections, resources, and expertise do you have to offer and are willing to use on behalf of the organization? *

What is your connection to our organization or it's mission? *

What is your fundraising experience? *

How much time will you be able to commit to board activities per month? Do you have any conflicts that would interfere with your commitment? *

What can we do to ensure your participation is meaningful, fulfilling, and rewarding? *

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