California 21 Providers Network Board of Directors Position

Position Title: California 211 Providers Network Board Member (Volunteer Position)

Reports To: California 211 Providers Network Board Chair

Purpose:

To serve as a voting member of the board, providing strategic direction, financial oversight, and governance to ensure the organization fulfills its mission and complies with legal and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Governance and Oversight:
   • Ensure the organization adheres to its mission and complies with federal, state, and local laws.
   • Provide strategic direction and financial oversight.
   • Hire, manage, support, and annually review the Executive Director.
2. Fundraising:

This is not a fundraising board and there are no annual giving requirements.

1. Board Management:
   • Attend and actively participate in all board meetings.
   • Serve on at least one committee and take on special assignments as needed.
   • Assist in recruiting new board members and ensuring the board is diverse and inclusive.
2. Advocacy and Representation:
   • Act as an ambassador for the organization, promoting its mission and programs.
   • Build relationships with stakeholders, including donors, community members, and other organizations.
3. Qualifications:
   • Commitment to the organization’s mission and values.
   • Ability to work collaboratively and engage in respectful debate.
   • Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a requirement for this role.
   • Subject matter expertise in areas such as:
     • Finance
     • Contract/nonprofit/employment law
     • Fundraising
     • Advocacy/policy/legislation
     • Public Relations/Marketing
     • Government agencies
     • Health care
     • Human services
     • Disaster/emergency response
     • Data research and evaluation
     • Technology/AI
     • Strategic planning
     • Lived experience (e.g., immigrant, ESL, veteran, unhoused, low-income)
4. Term and Time Commitment:
   • Board members serve a term of 3 years, with the possibility of renewal per the organization bylaws.
   • Expected to attend virtual bi-monthly board meetings and participate in committee work.
   • Attending less than 60% of Board meetings in a 12-month period may result in removal from the Board.
   • Expected to attend the annual in-person Board retreat.
   • Candidates are expected to either participate in annual DEI training provided by the organization or show proof of an equivalent training or certification received in the past 2 years.
   • New Board members will participate in a New Board Member Orientation
5. Evaluation:
   • Board members' performance and contributions will be reviewed annually.
6. Compensation:
   • This is a volunteer, unpaid position, certain expenses such as travel may be reimbursed as outlined by the organization’s Conflict of Interest Policy.