Become a Board Member
Monday, November 10, 2008
Dear Potential Board Member,
Northwest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (NWRC) is seeking additional board members to round out its current board of directors and bring some needed skills and resources to the group. The goal is to create a board that can support NWRC’s current programs and future growth. The board currently has sufficient skills in animal sciences and wildlife rehabilitation, but has gaps in several areas. Specifically, our priorities for rounding out the board include:
Small Business and/or Nonprofit business management skills: As Northwest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center continues to grow, there is a need for guidance from a board member who has successful business management skills. Nonprofit business experience would be especially helpful.
Web Site Development and Maintenance: A board member who is knowledgeable in this area and who can maintain the NWRC web site is critical. The NWRC website provides information about services, educates the public, connects NWRC to members and volunteers and is a source of donations.
Marketing and Public Relations: NWRC is funded primarily from donations and fundraising efforts. Professional marketing and/or Public Relations expertise with great writing skills would be a good addition to the board. These skills are need to help NWRC tell its unique story, promote is services and reputation and attract potential donors to the organization.
Fundraising and Grant Writing: As mentioned under “Marketing and Public Relations”, NWRC is funded primarily from donations and fundraising efforts. A board member that has additional skills and experience to lend to NWRC in this area would be a good addition to the board.
Legal: A board member that is trained in business law or related law could advise the board and help ensure that NWRC makes legal business decisions.
Other responsibilities of NWRC board members are:
- To have a genuine commitment to Northwest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center’s mission.
- Become knowledgeable about the way it functions – its uniqueness, strength and needs.
- To prepare for, regularly attend and actively participate in monthly board and committee meetings. Each board member is expected to serve on at least one committee of the board. The time commitment is approximately 4.5 hours a month.
- To be an ambassador, both in heightening awareness of NWRC among business, community and local government leadership – and bringing the organization information that is vital for planning.
- To be available for consultation and willing to use the expertise at a level that will enhance the organization.
- To support and staff fundraising efforts by identifying potential financial resources, by developing in-kind donations and sponsorship for events.
Attached is a more detailed prospectus. If you or someone you know is interested in applying for a board position with Northwest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, please contact me, Jennifer Hayden, at 360-714-8643 or hayden27@comcast.net.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Jennifer Hayden
Northwest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Board Secretary, Nominations