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SPIN Board Member
Purpose
Members of the Board of Directors are responsible for ensuring that STEM Paths Innovation Network (SPIN) fulfills its mission by planning for its future, monitoring its operations and evaluating its performance. The Board of Directors works in close partnership with the Executive Directors who lead the day-to-day operations of SPIN. The Board of Directors is entrusted with fiduciary duties to make choices that safeguard the welfare of the organization’s financial interests.
For more information, please contact info@stempaths.org
To apply, please click on the link above.
Currently recruiting for the following needs:
Area of expertise
Administration/Management
Experience with non-profit boards
Fundraising
Human resources
Understand community needs
Access to resources
Connections to potential individual donors
Connections to corporate/foundation dollars
Community connections
Strong ties to local communities
Businesses/Corporations
Political/government
Philanthropy
Key responsibilities
Advance the mission: To close the opportunity gap in STEM education and careers for women and BIPOC communities.
Actively promote the mission of SPIN, contributing ideas, and expertise
Be informed about the organization’s mission, services, policies, and programs
Determine and monitor the organization’s programs and services
Participate in the development of SPIN’s strategic plan to accomplish its mission, oversee its implementation, and evaluate its success
Ensure necessary resources
A personal financial contribution at whatever level feels right to you
Recruit others for SPIN’s fundraising events
Actively participate in fundraising
Promote SPIN and its work to uplift its public image
Commit 3-5 hours each month to board service
Provide effective oversight
Hire and evaluate the Executive Directors
Monitor the effectiveness of SPIN’s programs and services
Ensure the financial health of SPIN, including approving its annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions
Select an auditor and receive the auditor’s report
Ensure that the organization is aware of risks and has strong risk management practices and protocols
Ensure effective Board of Director operations
Attend Board meetings fully prepared to participate
Assess the boards performance
Follow board policies, including conflict of interest and confidentiality policies
Serve on committees or task forces
Assist in identifying and recruiting board members
Election, term length and participation.
Board members are elected by the Board of Directors. SPIN’s Board members will serve a 3 year term and are eligible for reappointment.
Board meetings are held monthly. Additional time may be required for committee work, board development, and other board commitments.
Service on SPIN’s Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel and accommodation costs in relation to Board Member duties.
Our SPIN Girls suite has several volunteer opportunities including:
Hosting a Field Day to teach students about your work and how to build a college/career path to success
Providing informational interviews, job shadows, or internships
We have many other important volunteer opportunities including:
Program Volunteer for SPIN Girls, SPIN Fellows, SPIN Enrich, SPIN Connect
One time opportunities including:
Set up and/or breakdown of events
Inventory and class supply
Curriculum testing and development