tSBoard Member

Want to make a BIG impact? Become a tSBoard Member!

Our Mission

tSBs mission is to build community through the power of youth voice. tSB provides mentorship, outdoor adventure, environmental and social justice education, and public service opportunities for up to 50 high-school-aged BIPOC youth and young adults from historically marginalized communities (low-income, immigrant, refugee, LGBQTIA+, and unhoused) in Washington State.

Board Member Position Summary

Board members support the work of tSB and provide mission-based leadership and strategic guidance. While day-to-day operations are led by tSBs staff, the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Board Member responsibilities include:

Board Meetings

Regularly attend and actively participate in all board meetings, held monthly

Review agenda and supporting materials prior to meetings

Attend the annual Board Member retreat, the annual gala and team-building activities

Committees

Serve on at least one (1) committee and offer to take on special assignments to support strategic goals (ex. Finance, fundraising, risk management, etc.)

• Partner with other board members to ensure respective committee work are carried out

Review agenda and supporting materials prior to meetings

Organizational

Stay informed with the tSBs mission, services, policies, and programs

Stay informed on developments in the organizations field

• Assist the Board Chair in identifying and recruiting other Board Members
• Ensure tSBs commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities tSB serves

Staff support

Respect the role of staff and refrain from making special requests of staff

• Contribute to an annual performance evaluation of the Executive Director

Leadership

• Serve as a trusted member to the Chair in order to develop and implement tSBs strategic plan
• Review outcomes and metrics created by tSB for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics
• Participate in approving tSBs annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities
• Set policy (if necessary) and ensure that the organization has adequate resources to carry out its mission
• Evaluate board effectiveness as a governing body, as a group of volunteers, and as representatives of the community in upholding the public interest served by tSB

Governance

Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies

• Maintain balance between giving the Executive Director ample room to manage the organization and ensuring ethical standards are upheld
• Ensure that tSB obeys applicable laws and regulations; follows its own bylaws; and that the nonprofit adheres to its stated purpose/mission

Fundraising

• Represent tSB to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization
• Solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals for annual contributions that are commensurate with tSBs financial goals

Support the organization with an annual personal financial contribution and through informing others of the organizations work

Time commitment

tSBs Board Members will serve a two-year term and are eligible for re-appointment for one additional term.

Qualifications

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about tSBs mission and who has a track record of board leadership. Selected Board Members will have achieved leadership stature in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. Their accomplishments will encourage them to attract other well-qualified, high-performing Board Members.

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Extensive professional experience with significant executive leadership accomplishments in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector
• A commitment to and understanding of tSBs beneficiaries, preferably based on experience
• Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of tSBs beneficiaries

Service on tSBs Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs in relation to Board Members duties.