Slant’d is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit publishing house that celebrates the journey of self discovery through art and the written word. As a new nonprofit, we are looking to build out an experienced and heart-forward Board of Directors to help us secure the resources we need to achieve organizational stability and empower us to deliver on our mission to unlock creative expansion for AAPIs everywhere.
GENERAL BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board will provide mission-based leadership, boost our fundraising power, and ensure that Slant’d remains in good standing as a nonprofit (this is not a “working staff” role).
While day-to-day operations are led by Slant’d’s Executive Director, the Board & Executive Director relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected:
BOARD CHAIR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board Chair is a Board Officer and they sit alongside the fellow Board Officers (Board Treasurer, Board Secretary) and our Executive Director to form our Executive Committee.
Board Leadership
The Board Chair is primarily responsible for setting a positive, energetic, and action-oriented tone to inspire the Board to work together in service of Slant’d’s mission.
Nonprofit Oversight & Governance
The Board Chair will work closely with the Executive Director to ensure the successful execution of Slant’d’s goals.
Board Recruitment & Succession Planning
The Founding Board is currently recruiting for a new Executive Committee, who will then recruit additional Board Members to round out the Board of Directors, on a timeline determined by the new Executive Committee.
QUALIFICATIONS
PHILANTHROPIC GIFT
Slant’d’s Board must consider Slant’d a philanthropic priority and make a meaningful annual financial gift that reflects that priority. In order to credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals, each Board Member has a minimum annual give/get contribution of $3,000.
TERM OF OFFICE
3 years total: You will serve as the Board Chair for your first 2 years of service, then transition to a general Board Director for 1 year.
COMPENSATION
All Board Directors (including Board Officers) generously volunteer their time, experience, and connections in a fully-remote capacity without financial compensation. We provide the following as a token of our appreciation:
TIME COMMITMENT
2-4 hours/month (Executive Committee meetings, quarterly Board meetings, and Board Chair responsibilities as outlined above)
Slant’d is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit publishing house that celebrates the journey of self discovery through art and the written word. As a new nonprofit, we are looking to build out an experienced and heart-forward Board of Directors to help us secure the resources we need to achieve organizational stability and empower us to deliver on our mission to unlock creative expansion for AAPIs everywhere.
GENERAL BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board will provide mission-based leadership, boost our fundraising power, and ensure that Slant’d remains in good standing as a nonprofit (this is not a “working staff” role).
While day-to-day operations are led by Slant’d’s Executive Director, the Board & Executive Director relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected:
Apply to be part of the Board of Directors here by April 30, 2024.
It’s deeply important to us at Slant’d that our work and spaces represent the full spectrum of voices across the AAPI community, as this is a space that intentionally centers AAPI talent. We’d especially love to work with folks who identify as queer, trans, non-binary, agender, disabled, or South Asian who are inspired by our mission and what we’re working on.
If you have questions, please contact Jen Kan at join@slantd.com.
Apply to be part of the Board of Directors here by April 30, 2024.
It’s deeply important to us at Slant’d that our work and spaces represent the full spectrum of voices across the AAPI…