Co-Chair of the Board of Directors

Position: Co-Chair of the Board of Directors

Role Summary:

The Co-Chair of the Board will collaborate with the Board Chair, Executive Director (ED), and other board members to guide DelgraciaCorp during its transition from a founding to a working board. This position involves providing governance leadership, strategic fundraising, and acting as a trusted advisor and ambassador for the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to the ED and support the organization’s leadership.
• Communication and Relationships: Maintain strong communication with board members, community partners, and stakeholders, including young families and funders.
• Board Development: Assist in recruiting diverse board members and consulting on board roles and responsibilities.
• Performance Evaluation: Coordinate with the Board Chair to conduct annual performance evaluations of the CEO.
• Governance and Oversight: Review and approve the annual budget, financials, and contracts, ensuring legal and fiduciary responsibilities are met.
• Meeting Facilitation: Plan and co-facilitate board and committee meetings, ensuring board resolutions are executed.
• Fundraising: Collaborate with the Board Chair and ED to generate substantial revenue and engage major donors and funders.

Term and Meetings:

• Serve a three-year term, with the possibility of re-appointment for one additional term.
• Board meetings are held quarterly, four times a year.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a nonprofit board member or chair.
• Successful track record in fundraising, attracting significant donations to a nonprofit.
• Deep commitment to DelgraciaCorp’s mission and the population it serves.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Integrity, assertiveness, and a passion for supporting young families.

Compensation:

Service on the DelgraciaCorp board is voluntary, with reimbursement provided for administrative support, travel, and accommodation related to board duties.

To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to www.delgracia2017@gmail.com.