Board Member

Project Pathfinder, Inc. (PPI) seeks individuals interested in supporting a program that has been committed to preventing sexual violence for 30 years! PPI is a private, non-profit (501 (c) (3)) corporation serving clients in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The majority of referrals come from the Twin Cities metro area, counties southwest of the Twin Cities as well as counties in southeastern Minnesota. A volunteer Board of Directors governs PPI and meets bi-monthly with additional committee involvement based on your skills or interests.

The following is our vision/ mission statement:

Vision: Dedicated to the elimination of sexual violence and abuse.

Mission: To provide psychotherapy, consultation, training and research in a way that:

a)Prevents further sexual violence and abuse

b)Protects the community interests

c)Improves the lives of clients, their families and the community

OtherProject Pathfinder, Inc. staff members are active with other community agencies as determined by client and community needs. Agencies with which we relate include county child protection, mental health agencies, county attorneys, victim advocate services, courts, sexual assault protocol teams, and legal services. PPI has a history of leadership in the sex offender treatment community. PPI is represented at the Minnesota Association for Treatment of Sexual Abusers (including Board membership), Ramsey County Sexual Assault Protocol Team, Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and other associations with similar missions. PPI has been a leader in policy making in the field of sex offender specific treatment and past PPI staff have gone on to influential positions within the broader professional community of mental health and sex offender specific work.

Board Information

• Number of members currently:9

• Meeting time and frequency:Bi monthly (every other month) on the first Wednesday from 4:00 6:00 pm. Committee meetings are determined by committee team member availability.

• Meeting location:Preference is for in person attendance at St. Paul Office Location but Hybrid meetings are an option.

Board Expectations

• Time Expectation:2-4 hours/month

• Financial Contribution Required:Optional

• Service on Committee Required:Yes

• Length of Term:2 Years

• Renewable:Yes

• Does nonprofit carry liability insurance?Yes

Primary Board Member Responsibilities

1.Planning

• Approve the organizations philosophy and review management's performance in achieving the philosophy.

• Annually assess the environment and approve the organization's strategy in relation to the environment.

• Review and approve the organization's plans for funding its strategy on an annual basis.

• Review and approve the organization's long-term financial goals.

• Annually review and approve the organization's budget.

• Approve major policies.

2.Organizational Oversight

• Attend board meetings regularly and strategic retreats as requested.

• Oversee the selection, compensation and performance evaluation of the Executive Director.

• Ensure that management succession is properly planned for.

• Approve appropriate compensation and benefit policies and practices.

• Propose a slate of directors to members and fill vacancies as needed.

• Annually approve the performance review of the CEO and establish compensation based on recommendations of the Personnel Committee and chair of the board.

• Determine eligibility for and appoint board committees in response to recommendations of the Nominating Committee annually

3.Operational Oversight

• Review the results achieved by management as compared with the organization's philosophy, annual and long range goals, and the performance of similar organizations.

• Be certain that the financial structure of the organization is adequate for its current needs and its long-range strategy.

• Provide candid and constructive criticism, advice, and comments.

• Approve major actions of the organization, such as capital expenditures and major program and service changes.

4.Audit Responsibilities

• Ensure that the board and its committees are adequately and currently informed, through reports and other methods, of the condition of the organization and its operations.

• Verify that published reports properly reflect the operating results and financial condition of the organization.

• Ascertain that management has established appropriate policies to define and identify conflicts of interest throughout the organization and is diligently administering and enforcing those policies.

• Appoint independent auditors subject to approval by members.

• Review compliance with relevant material laws affecting the organization.

Desired Board Candidate Skills

Project Pathfinder encourages people of all backgrounds to apply and is seeking board members with skills or experience in the following areas:

• Human Resources

• Accounting/Finance

• Legal

• Fundraising/Grant writing

• Experience with Non-Profit Leadership

• Passionate about the prevention of sexual abuse through treatment

To Apply:

To find out more information about PPI, and/or becoming a Board member, please contact Executive Director Katie Holmgren at [email protected] 651-644-8515 or Board Chair Karen Godin at [email protected].