Position:
The Board will support the work of Designing Dreams and provide mission-based leadership, strategic governance, and fundraising. While day-to-day operations are led by Designing Dream’s Executive Director, the Board-ED relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected.

Specific Board Member Responsibilities Include:
* Leadership, governance, and oversight
* Serving as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director as s/he develops and implements the Designing Dreams strategic plan 
* Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by Designing Dreams for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness
* Reviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings
* Approving Designing Dreams' annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities 
* Contributing to an annual performance evaluation of the Executive Director
* Assisting the Executive Director and Board Chair in identifying and recruiting other Board Members 
* Partnering with the Executive Director and other Board Members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out 
* Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments 
* Representing Designing Dreams to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization 
* Ensuring Designing Dreams' commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities Designing Dreams serves.

Designing Dreams Board Members will consider Designing Dreams a philanthropic priority and make personal donations that reflect that priority. So that Designing Dreams can credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals, Designing Dreams expects to have 100% of Board Members make contributions that are commensurate with their capacity.

Board Terms/Participation:
Designing Dreams Board Members will serve a three-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for one additional term. Board meetings will be held quarterly and committee meetings will be held in coordination with full board meetings.

Qualifications:
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about Designing Dream’s mission and who has a track record of board leadership. Selected Board Members will have achieved leadership stature in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. His/her accomplishments will allow him/her to attract other well-qualified, high-performing Board Members. Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:
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* Prior experience serving on a non-profit Board of Directors
* Extensive professional experience with significant executive leadership accomplishments in business, government, philanthropy, or the medical and nonprofit sectors
* A commitment to and understanding of Designing Dream’s beneficiaries
* Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals
* Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of Designing Dream’s beneficiaries.