Canine Inspired Change Board Member (21+)

Canine Inspired Change (CIC) is looking to expand our board of directors. We value each and every board member - the dedication to supporting our mission and the individual skill set each of them bring to our organization. We are currently prioritizing BIPOC applicants toprovide better representation on our board.

CIC serves diverse communities throughout the Twin Cities, and believes that the young people we serve should see themselves in our board, staff, and volunteer teams.

If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Alyssa Boldischar, CIC Board Chair, for more information: [email protected]

what we do

Canine Inspired Change is a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving vulnerable youth the social-emotional tools they need to be active participants in their schools and their communities. Our work helps these remarkable young people transcend trauma, social struggles and isolation by sparking meaningful connections with dogs, volunteers and each other.

our mission

We harness the healing power of dogs to break down barriers and spark powerful connectionsempowering youth who either have socially isolating conditions or have experienced trauma.

Our specially designed programs provide opportunities for youth to learn social-emotional behaviors that can help them not just survivebut thrivein school and later in life.

Healthy relationships are the foundation for a healthy communityand CIC is dedicated to giving youth the tools they need to be active participants in their community by delivering transformative moments between dogs and youth.

Find out more about us at: www.canineinspiredchange.org

Canine Inspired Change

Board Member Job Description

Provide governance to the organization, represent it to the community, help build and provide resources to the organization, and accept the ultimate legal authority for it.

* Oversee and review written plans that outline CICs long-term goals

* Conduct periodic assessments of CICs operating environment

* Balance planning and action

* Consider needs of participants in review of CICs programs and services

* Review and approve all program changes

* Participate in CICs programs and events

* Contribute annually

* Participate in site visits and fundraising calls as needed

* Review fundraising strategy

* Approve annual budget

* Review financial statements

* Require and review independent annual audit and required filings

* Represent the organization in the community

* Assist in the development and management of working relationships with other organizations and individuals