| Primary Contact: |
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Steve Daschle, Executive Director, (206) 937-7680 x:208, (email)
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| Position title: |
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Board Member |
| Description: |
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Southwest Youth and Family Services is looking for skilled, committed community leaders from diverse backgrounds to join its board of directors. The SWYFS board is responsible for the strategic management and direction of the organization including policy decisions, monitoring the financial health of the organization, fundraising and program review and monitoring. Board terms are two years. |
| Type of board position: |
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Board of Directors |
| The process for selecting or nominating members: |
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Prospective board members contact the Executive Director who will send a board nomination form to them. The board reviews the nomination form and approves further action. Then there is a preliminary meeting with a board or staff member to discuss agency programs and board responsibilities. If both are in agreement to continue the process, the prospective board member is asked to attend three board meetings. New board members will be appointed at the beginning of the third visit. |
| The organization provides a formal orientation to new members: |
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Yes |
| Additional information about this position: |
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We have an informal, positive culture at SWYFS. The average length of stay for the current board is about 3 1/2 years. |
| Languages: |
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Arabic, English, Spanish, Vietnamese |
| Skills and Expertise: |
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Accounting / Auditing
Advertising
Computers / Technology
Entertainment / Culture
Banking / Finance
Finance/Investment
Fundraising
Legal Services
Marketing / Sales
Media
Operations
Organizational Development
Public Relations
Real Estate
Research / Evaluation
Risk Management
Advocacy / Public Policy
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| Human Services: |
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Multi-Service Center
Family Services
Immigrant Centers
Youth/Teens
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| Health: |
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Mental Health
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| Education: |
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Adult Continuing
Early Education (0-5yrs)
Secondary School
Special Education
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| Arts and Culture: |
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Literature/Humanities
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| Public, Societal Benefit: |
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Advocacy
Civil Rights
Community Development
Emergency / Disaster Preparedness
Information & Referral
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