BOD Mission:
1. To create a BOD that values all gifts, time and talents of its members and reflects the diversity of the communities served by Jeff’s Place
2. To motivate and inspire individuals, stakeholders, foundations and corporations to support the organization’s financial needs and community-building mission
3. To foster a sense of responsibility and pride in all members with regards to their contributions** on the Board

BOD Essential Roles:
1. Having a fiduciary responsibility to the financial sustainability and growth of Jeff’s Place
2. Hiring, supporting, evaluating and supervising the Executive Director
3. Ensuring the fulfillment of the mission of Jeff’s Place and continuing to define and navigate the success of its vision

We are looking for a board member to actively participate on a committee

• Governance


• Finance


• Development

Board members are expected to support our mission (Jeff's Place offers hope and healing in a supportive community for grieving children, teens families and individuals) and our vision (No one grieves alone.) 

Minimum Requirements for Board Members:
1. Provide an annual financial donation to Jeff’s Place, and make Jeff’s Place a top philanthropic priority
2. Serve on at least one board committee
3. Attend all BOD meetings and related committee meetings

Minimum Requirements for Board Members:
1. Provide an annual financial donation to Jeff’s Place, and make Jeff’s Place a top philanthropic priority
2. Serve on at least one board committee
3. Attend all BOD meetings and related committee meetings

Each potential board member meets with our board chair, a member of the governance committee, and the Executive Director. If everyone decides it’s a good fit, the new board member is assigned a board mentor for onboarding and given a BOD manual.

1. Schedule interview with prospective board member, Board Chair and/or Governance Chair and the Executive Director; expectations
   of board members are clearly addressed here


2. Discussion of candidate after interview; Decide if offering them a seat on the board


3. Offer candidate a position on the board via phone call and email (pending board approval)


4. Governance committee ensures an email is sent requesting short biography to be shared with all board members


5. Vote member In


6. Governance committee sends Welcome Letter & Profile Onboarding Document to be completed by new member


7. Assign a Mentor– Governance will choose someone from the committee the individual will be on and send introduction letter


8. Governance shares BOD Manual with new member


9. Mentor schedules time to review board manual with new member & answers any questions


10. Introduce new member to treasurer


11. Treasurer meets with new board member


12. Mentor and Governance Chair check in with new member and
    confirms the new member is all set and does not have any
    questions.

To lead the way in ensuring that all children, teens, and families experience a healthy grieving process in a supportive environment.