Board Service
Help Now Advocacy’s Board of Directors provides governance, strategic direction, and financial oversight while helping advance the organization’s mission and long-term sustainability. Board members serve on a volunteer basis and are not compensated.
HNA welcomes individuals who bring experience, perspective, and a commitment to helping people in crisis. Because Board members participate remotely, candidates may be located anywhere in the United States.
If you are interested in Board service, please review the responsibilities and expectations below. To be considered, send a brief letter or email describing your interest and relevant experience, along with your résumé, to info@helpnowadvocacy.org.
PURPOSE
To serve as a voting member of Help Now Advocacy’s Board of Directors, providing governance, strategic guidance, financial oversight, and support for the organization’s mission, leadership, and long-term sustainability.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD
- Establish and periodically review policies consistent with HNA’s mission.
- Appoint, support, and evaluate the Executive Director.
- Provide financial oversight and help ensure responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
- Participate in strategic planning and periodically review organizational priorities and progress.
- Review and approve key organizational policies and procedures as appropriate.
- Review and approve contracts, grants, and other organizational matters requiring Board action.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF EACH BOARD MEMBER
- Participate regularly in Board meetings and communicate promptly when unable to attend.
- Prepare for meetings and participate thoughtfully in Board discussions and decisions.
- Contribute to a collaborative Board culture that welcomes differing perspectives and constructive discussion.
- Maintain a strong commitment to HNA’s mission and act in the organization’s best interests.
- Serve as an ambassador for HNA by helping increase awareness of its work and impact.
- Support HNA’s financial sustainability through a personally meaningful contribution and participation in fundraising efforts.
- Help identify and cultivate potential donors, partners, supporters, and other relationships that may advance HNA’s mission.
- Assist in identifying prospective Board members who can contribute relevant experience, perspective, skills, or connections.
- Participate in special events and organizational activities when possible.
- Accept Board leadership, committee, or special project responsibilities when appropriate.
- Share relevant community feedback, opportunities, and concerns with the Executive Director and Board leadership.
- Contribute professional expertise, experience, networks, and other skills that can strengthen the organization.
