Warning: This listing is no longer actively maintained. The information below is likely to be out of date. Agency Information Agency: BL²END Incorporation Year: 2008 Annual Budget: Less than $25,000 Board Meetings Held: Monthly Current Board Size: 4 Number Paid Staff: 0 Number Volunteer Staff: 10 Primary Group(s) Served: Adults (26-54) Families / Parents Minorities Women Men Students Low-income / Poverty Terms of service for board members: 2 # of board members - Persons of color: 4 # of board members - Caucasion/White: 0 # of board members - Male: 2 # of board members - Female: 2 # of board members - Disabled: 0 # of staff - Caucasion/White: 0 Does the agency provide a mentor for new board and standing committee members?: yes. Does the agency provide board orientation for new board and standing committee members?: yes Does the agency provide opportunities for board development and education?: There are development opportunities available. Does the agency have descriptions of the responsibilities as a whole, committees and of individuals?: BL²END adds significant value to the sustainability of young leadership and the diversity of Greater Grand Rapids. BL²END highly engages young professionals of color, thus impacting the future of diverse leaders in the area. As we engage participants with the goal of retaining them in the area, we reach a generation of individuals eager to contribute to their communities and develop as leaders and professionals. We help to capture their time and talents and give them an outlet to learn more about their community, their professions and themselves. Geographic area served: Grand Rapids, MI Position Information Primary Contact: Jamon Alexander, (email) View all agency contacts Position title: Social Networking Committee Chair, Community Outreach Committee Chair, Membership Committee Chair and Secretary/Treasurer. Description: We are looking for outstanding business leaders to join the BL²END Board of Directors. If you personify the mission and vision of BL²END, through your commitment to the Greater Grand Rapids community, and are ready to commit to a highly visible leadership position, we encourage you to consider joining the leadership team of the premiere organization for young diverse professionals! The following four Board positions are available; Social Networking Committee Chair, Community Outreach Committee Chair, Membership Committee Chair and Secretary/Treasurer. Consistent with our mission and vision, we are committed to ensuring that our Board reflects a diverse and inclusive representation of various backgrounds, professions, locations, and the participants who are involved with BL²END. We are a working board, helping to steer the course of BL²END's growth, presence in the community, committees, programs, and activities. This is an exciting time of growth and increasing visibility for the organization, and we hope you will consider joining us! If you know of individuals who may be good candidates for the Board, please forward this email along. The deadline to apply is Monday, December 1, 2008 at 5 p.m. Go to www.grblend.org to download an application or email info@grblend.org for more information. Please return your completed application, resume, and personal statement, via email to info@grblend.org by that date, and include "Board Application" in the subject line. If you have any questions please feel free to email BL²END Board Co-Chairs Janean Brown (janean.brown@gmail.com) or Jamon Alexander (j.anthonee@gmail.com). Thank you, BL²END Board Jamon Alexander Janean Brown Ronnie Frelix, Jr. Maxine Gray Languages: English Education: Higher Education Skills and Expertise: Accounting / Auditing Administration / Management Advertising Consulting Education Fundraising Human Resources Marketing / Sales Media Nonprofit Public Relations Public Service Research / Evaluation Written Communications   Apply for this position

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