Community Alliance Pact, Inc., “CAP”, is a Tax Exempt Charitable Organization in Dallas, TX. We are currently in search of an Innovative, Self-Starting, and Motivated Chair of the Board!
Mission
We are committed to minimizing poverty in Dallas through targeted financial empowerment. Leveraging the expertise of real Financial Advisors, we deliver impactful workshops, webinars, and mentorship to residents of underprivileged communities. Our mission also extends to shaping the financial mindset of the youth through specialized Youth programs, fostering a generation equipped with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of personal finance. Our ultimate goal is to provide readily available access to the tools and knowledge necessary for individuals to attain lasting Financial Independence. In realizing this vision, we believe "Financial Freedom is the FUTURE!"
This board position reports to the Board of Directors and is a Volunteer position. We are a Working Board.
Minimum Qualifications
- A true passion for our mission
Essential Functions
- Understanding the mission, vision, and need for this organization
- Actively attending and participating in meetings of the Board
- Ensuring that the board functions effectively
- Ensuring that an agenda is planned for board and executive committee meetings
- Being the primary liaison between the board and the executive director
- Working with the ED to ensure that the organization maintains positive and productive relationships with its members as well as media, funders, donors, and other organizations
- Participating in the development and execution of strategic plans
- Chairing/sitting on one or more ad hoc and/or standing committees
- Participating in developing, approving and maintaining awareness of the annual budget
- Maintaining awareness of all events and activities, attending as many events as possible
- Participating in an annual board self-assessments
- Understanding, implementing, adhering to, and periodically reviewing guidelines set forth in the ByLaws, Policies, and Procedures that govern the organization
- Providing input for the CEO/Executive Director’s performance evaluation
- Promoting CAP, serving as mission ambassadors and advocates
- Supporting the organization financially and fully engaging in seeking external support opportunities by leveraging connections
- Acting in the best interest of the organization
- Acting in a responsible, ethical, and legal manner
- Be a voting member of the Board to complete a Quorum
Expectations
- Attend Board Orientation
- Review and sign our Bylaws and Policies
- Participate in board training and other professional development opportunities
- Disclose any potential, perceived, or actual conflicts of interest
- Maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of CAP
Skills
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
- Ability to negotiate effectively
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with CAP board, officers, staff, donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community members
- Basic Computer Skills (i.e. typing, composing/responding to emails, utilizing various applications, etc.)
Experience
- Ideal candidate has 2 years prior Board experience
- High school diploma required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or equivalent field preferred but not required