Agency Information Agency: Michigan Alliance For African Women Incorporation Year: 2003 Annual Budget: Less than $25,000 Board Meetings Held: Monthly Current Board Size: 6 Number Paid Staff: 0 Number Volunteer Staff: 2 Primary Group(s) Served: Adults (26-54) Children (5-12) Adolescents (13-17) Older Adults (55+) Families / Parents Students Young Adults (18-25) Terms of service for board members: As description on the job description # of board members - Persons of color: 4 # of board members - Caucasion/White: 2 # of board members - Male: 1 # of board members - Female: 5 # 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?: Yes Does the agency have descriptions of the responsibilities as a whole, committees and of individuals?: Yes Geographic area served: Western Michigan Position Information Primary Contact: Christine Mwanyika, Secretary, (616) 356-1934, (email) View all agency contacts Position title: Board Connections Position Description: Regularly attends board meetings and related meetings Makes serious commitment to participate actively in committee work Volunteers for and willingly accepts assignments and completes them thoroughly and on time Stays informed about committee matters, is well prepared for meetings, and reviews any comments on minutes and reports. A collegial working relationship with other Board members that contributes to consensus. Participates in fundraising. Commits to at least one year of volunteer service to the Board (unless otherwise stated in individual job descriptions) and attempts to find a replacement volunteer before resigning from the Board. Languages: English Education: Adult Continuing Higher Education Human Services: Comprehensive Social Services Family Services Job Training/Employment Public, Societal Benefit: Community Development Economic Development Nonprofit Management Skills and Expertise: Accounting / Auditing Administration / Management Computers / Technology Education Fundraising Nonprofit Organizational Development Public Relations Publishing   Apply for this position

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