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Sharyne Shiu Thornton, Executive Director, (206) 623-5132, (email)
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| Position title: |
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Board Connections Position - International District Housing Alliance |
| Description: |
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Passionate, committed Board members needed for the International District Housing Alliance (IDHA), a 501c3 whose goal is to empower low-income individuals and families by providing a range of housing services, financial education, and leadership development. IDHA program service areas include:
- housing search and stabilization assistance and referral,
- citizenship and ESL education,
- community building, and youth leadership development,
- homeownership education and counseling,
- financial literacy workshops.
IDHA has a 31 year history of serving Asian Pacific Americans, primarily, limited English proficient immigrants and refugees in both the Chinatown International District and greater Seattle area.
Be part of an organization that provides unique services to Seattle residents, many of whom are Asian Pacific Americans who are recent immigrants to the United States. IDHA provides a range of services from homelessness prevention to empowering youth leaders in the community.
We are looking for board members who can support the mission of the organization, fund development, and commit to at least one year of service. Skills needed include:
• Comfort with soliciting funds
• Ability to provide a link to community and government organizations and businesses
• Creativity with creating and managing fundraising initiatives
• Persistence with achieving fundraising goals
• A passion for providing meaningful assistance to individuals and families in need
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| Type of board position: |
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Board of Directors |
| The process for selecting or nominating members: |
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We would like the board to be a true reflection of the rich diversity of our community, and encourage anyone who thinks it might be a good match for their skills and interests to apply.
Board members will be asked to complete an application and subsequently attend a board meeting or meetings. The board votes on prospective members at one of these meetings.
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| The organization provides a formal orientation to new members: |
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Yes |
| Additional information about this position: |
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Opportunities for hands-on involvement, decision making, participation on the executive committee, finance committee and/or fundraising committee. Particular skill areas needed: accounting, fundraising, legal, human resources, public relations, community organizing, grant-writing, knowledge of non-profit management, information technology support |
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Accounting / Auditing
Administration / Management
Advertising
Computers / Technology
Banking / Finance
Fundraising
Human Resources
Legal Services
Marketing / Sales
Nonprofit
Operations
Organizational Development
Public Relations
Public Service
Research / Evaluation
Written Communications
Advocacy / Public Policy
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| Human Services: |
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Community Recreation
Multi-Service Center
Family Services
Job Training/Employment
Homelessness
Housing
Hunger
Immigrant Centers
Neighborhood Centers
Senior Services
Youth/Teens
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| Public, Societal Benefit: |
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Advocacy
Community Development
Economic Development
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