Join our Finance Board Committee!

Community Services Board Committee Member Opportunity

Description: The Pike Place Market Foundation nurtures a thriving Market community so that everyone within it has the opportunity to live their best life possible.

Established in 1982 to uplift the charter of Pike Place Market, the Market Foundation has granted $31 Million to support low-income housing, culturally-appropriate health care, access to healthy food, high-quality preschool, an active community and to fund capital needs within the historic district. As community builders in the Market we partner with, as well as operate and sustain, a network of programs and services that support low-income residents, workers, families and neighbors of the Market.

PURPOSE:Stewardship of Foundation assets and ensure responsible financial management

TERM: One year, eligible for renomination thereafter.

MEETING ATTENDANCE:

Regularly: Monthly meeting (10) per year

Occasionally:

Program events as announced (as a board representative)

Training for Pike Place Market Foundation board membership

Annually: Tours and Visitation of social service agencies

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate Foundation budget and track monthly actuals vs budget
• Oversee the financial investment and audit processes
• Oversee the creation of multi-year financial plan
• Establish process to ensure fiduciary responsibility(i.e., Financial Policy Statement; continuous refinement)
• Advise the Board of any pending financial issues