Board Member, SHCC Outreach (Southwest Houston Christian Conulting), Houston, Texas

 Description

Title: Board Member (volunteer only) 

General Responsibility: Every non-profit has a Board. This board is responsible for making sure the 
organization is effective and financially sound.


Specific responsibilities include:

1. Board members are legally responsible for making sure that money is
being raised and spent in a responsible manner. This means that the board
members must create or approve a budget that they fully understand and
must review income and expenses on a regular basis. In some cases, this
means that the people who handle the money should be bonded. The
Board is responsible for making sure the organization has adequate
insurance and an annual audit (often required by funders.)

2. Board members are responsible for making sure the organization is well
managed. 

3. Board members are responsible for raising funds for the organization.
Each Board member must also be willing to participate in fundraising activities.

4. Board members are responsible for creating the organizationÂ’s identity.
This means that Board members need to develop or support the
OrganizationÂ’s mission, makes decision about program directions, and take
part in long-range planning.

Personal Responsibility: Every Board should include a diverse group of people
who bring a wide and diverse range of life experience, work, wisdom and wealth
to the organization. Board members typically have at least six specific
responsibilities:

1. Board members must be willing to make a philosophical or emotional
commitment to the organization. In other words, Board members must
believe in the mission of the organization and help shape or support the
vision behind that mission.

2. Board members must be willing to come to Board and committee
meetings and actively participate. Board members must be willing to
make a time and energy commitment.

3. Board members must be willing to make a financial commitment. Every
Board member does not have to contribute at the same level; obviously
some can give far more than others can. But everyone can give
something. One hundred percent of the Board needs to financially
support the work of the organization. Asking the community to give when
Board members have not makes the organization less the credible.

4. Board members should bring some special talent, skill, knowledge,
contact or other contribution to the work of the board. This can include
experience in the community being served, extensive board experience,
energy and enthusiasm for the work of the organization, willingness to
learn board skills, or technical skills such as legal or public relations knowhow.


5. Board members should bring themselves to the work of the Board. They
must have a desire to serve and be willing to share their ideas,
experiences, feelings, insights, fears, questions, etc. They must be willing
to read the organizations materials, ask questions, think things
through, make suggestions, and express honest feelings.


6. Board members must see themselves as facilitators for the
organization, providing support to staff and other Board members. They
must be open to working with other people, respecting new ideas, and
taking reasonable risks.


**Lastly, this position will only require 1 to 2 hour quarterly meetings in our office in Houston and you must 
be present and punctual.  Also, periodic phone calls or visits to our office may be required on some Saturday 
mornings to discuss current programs and funding updates. 

Education Requirements: Certified High School Diploma or GED, Business, Accounting, Law,  Project 
Planning/Management and or Financial Background/On-Job experience or 2 years of post-high school education from a college, 
military or trade school. 

Background and Skill Requirements: Must be PC literate using email, Microsoft office application tools such as 
Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook. Must be able to make good sound decisions in the best 
interest of the board and members. Articulate in a clear concise manner weak or low impacting areas that would have 
poor results for the EOY reporting to sponsors or funders.  Must be business savy and conduct his or herself in a 
business manner around other members and business professionals. Must have church or other non-profit 
experience or volunteer work. 

Faith or Religious Background: Must have a complete, true, genuine Christian belief due to our mission 
statement and core values and principle foundation with this organization and its goals. 

If you are interested in this position please email us along with your resume at: 
customerservice@swhoustonconsulting.org

If selected, you will be invited to our office for an complete application submission. Please allow 7-10 days 
for background check, processing and screening before interview.

 Requirements 

Computer with internet access, Microsoft Office tools and email (Outlook), some college, no felony convictions 
or child related convictions, must be a true dedicated christian with a warming loving attitue and know how to 
communicate in a civil professional manner.

References from people who have done Short Term Missions with this organization before are available upon 
request. Submit "I Want to Volunteer!" to receive more information.

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