JOIN OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In order to adhere to our value of organizational excellence, Latinos in Virginia Empowerment Center is committed to recruiting and working with a diverse group of community leaders who have diverse abilities. Listed below is a set of duties, skills, and commitments expected of those interested in joining our Board of Directors and Committees:
Purpose of the charge:
Along with other Board members, this position is legally responsible for all agency activities.
Board members are responsible for:
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Determine the main policies of the agency.
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Approve the annual budget and monitor/approve corporate finances.
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Employ/supervise agency CEO.
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Provide direction and leadership to achieve the agency's philosophy, mission, and strategic plan.
Individual commitments of Board members:
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Prepare to attend and participate in at least 3 of the 4 quarterly meetings of the Board of Directors
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Participate in at least one committee.
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Ensure the legal integrity and ethics of the company.
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Use your skills in a way that advances the mission of Latinos at Virginia Empowerment Center
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Refrain from any action that could lead to a “conflict of interest”
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Make a significant contribution according to your capacity.
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Actively participate in fundraising and other agency activities.
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Enhance the public reputation of the organization by promoting our work within their circles of influence
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Strengthen the future leadership and governance of the Board by presenting strong candidates for open positions on the Board of Directors
Required skills:
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Speak Spanish and have experience working with the Hispanic/Latino community in Virginia
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Ability to overcome personal bias / prejudice, for the common good and the needs of the organization as a whole.
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Competence to judge an idea on its own merit.
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Ability to respectfully express frank and honest opinions.
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Ability to work in coordination with other volunteers and share with team members (staff) of the Center de Empowerment of Latinos in Virginia
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Ability to voluntarily perform important and demanding tasks.
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Ability to look at the present and the future and have vision and perspective.
If you are interested in joining the Board, should a position become available,
contact us a hello@latinosenvirginia.org