Board Member

ORGANIZATION: Christlike AgroTourism for Racial Equality Wellness Center & Services – 86-1314913

DEPARTMENT: Executive Leadership

REPORTS TO: Council Assembly Quarterly

ROLE TITLE: Dues Paying Board Member

LEVEL/SALARY: Volunteer (grants available based on eligibility requirements)

LOCATION: Remote/Olympia, Washington State

DESIRED HOURS: 10+ hours/week for research, reports and fundraising; required monthly meetings

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

Christlike AgroTourism for Racial Equality Wellness Center & Services (C.A.R.E. Wellness Center) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing a safe farm stay, holistic retreat, and wellness programs for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and allies navigating identity, trauma, and healing.

Our programming specifically supports vulnerable populations including:

• formerly justice‑involved BIPOC community members,
• BIPOC foster youth and young adults,
• those navigating mental health challenges,
• community members seeking spiritual grounding, land‑based healing, and connection.

Mission:

To provide a safe farm stay, holistic retreat, and wellness programs for Black, Indigenous, People of Color and allies, supporting recovery from Post‑Traumatic Slave Syndrome (PTSS) through Spirituality, AgroTourism, and Racial Justice.

Vision:

Connectivity to Nature, God, and Self. C.A.R.E. aims to secure farmland to create a spiritual, wellness‑centered retreat where BIPOC community members heal from constant trauma, rebuild their sense of self, and engage in research‑adapted programs addressing PTSS.

C.A.R.E. is led by a woman of color, Pansexual, disabled Founder/Chair/CEO, dedicated equally to the growth of the nonprofit (CWC) and its sister entity, C.A.R.E. Family Services, LLC. We encourage ethical, organized, community‑minded leaders—students or seasoned professionals—to help build this emerging nonprofit from the ground up.

JOB SUMMARY:

Board Members hold a fiduciary, strategic, and ethical leadership role. They serve as the governing body accountable to the Council Assembly, the representative body elected to safeguard C.A.R.E.’s long‑term governance and global/communal priorities.

Key fiduciary obligations include:

Duty of Care

Making informed, prudent decisions in the best interest of the nonprofit.

Duty of Loyalty

Avoiding conflicts of interest and prioritizing organizational mission over personal interest.

Duty of Obedience

Ensuring compliance with the mission, bylaws, laws, and nonprofit mandates.

Board Members also contribute to:

• Executive oversight and evaluation
• Organizational strategic planning and policy-setting
• Financial stewardship and accountability
• Compliance with nonprofit laws and ethical standards
• Fundraising, grants, and donor relationship building
• Community engagement and representation
• Monthly voting and participation in governance cycles

NEW GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS

Council Assembly Oversight

Board Members report to the Council Assembly, which receives annual and quarterly reports and holds advisory oversight of governance, development, and global initiatives.

Two-Year Terms (2026–2028)

Term limits and voting cycles are aligned with C.A.R.E.’s new bylaws and Council Assembly mandates.

Anonymous Electronic Voting (C.A.R.E. App)

All Board elections and governance votes may occur via C.A.R.E.’s anonymous online voting system as permitted in the bylaws.

EXPECTATIONS & TIME COMMITMENT

Time

• REQUIRED monthly Board meetings (virtual or in-person)
• Weekly participation in emails, texts, Slack, and Notion CRM updates
• Minimum 10 hours/week of research, fundraising, policy review, or community engagement
• Availability for community outreach, engagement surveys, and organizational events

Dedication

Board Members must:

• Uphold diversity, equity, inclusion, and trauma‑informed values
• Follow the mission—not personal interests, agendas, or outside influences
• Actively support fundraising and governance development
• Remain aligned with the Bylaws (especially Article IV §7 regarding disqualification). [Bylaws of...& Services | Word]

Experience

Seeking a minimum of four positions: Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, General Board Member

Preferred backgrounds:

• Nonprofit leadership / governance (Vice Chair priority)
• Accounting, bookkeeping, or finance (Treasurer priority)
• Legal, governance, business law
• Agriculture, permaculture, or land‑based healing
• Medical, wellness, or behavioral health
• Fundraising, development, or grant writing

No prior board experience required for exceptional self‑starters.

ROLE DESCRIPTION (2026–2028 TERM)

Open Seats

• Vice Chair – governance support, succession leadership
• Treasurer – fiscal oversight, accounting, compliance
• Secretary – records, minutes, compliance documentation
• Board Member – general governance, strategic support

Essential Functions

• Types 35+ WPM
• Strong oral/written communication
• Prepare documentation for grants and reports
• Attend required monthly governance meetings
• Participate in electronic voting and policy cycles
• Provide oversight and accountability reporting to the Council Assembly
• Support community engagement and fundraising initiatives
• Advise on strategic direction, programs, and policy
• Uphold trauma‑informed, anti-racist, culturally competent practices
• Collaborate effectively using Microsoft Suite, Notion CRM, Slack, Yodel

DUES & GOVERNANCE REQUIREMENTS

Annual Board Member Dues:

$540/year (pro‑rated), may be paid:

• Upfront
• Monthly
• Through fundraising and community outreach

IF A BOARD MEMBER EVER FORFEITS THEIR SEAT:

(Per bylaws updates aligned with Article IV §7)

They lose the privilege of monthly dues permanently and must:

• Pay future dues in full, upfront
• Complete full fundraising requirements prior to reapplication
• Reapply as a new candidate and be reapproved by voting cycle
• Wait one full two‑year term + any remaining time in the term vacated if removal involved unethical conduct, duty‑of‑care violation, or conflict of interest

WORK CONDITIONS

Remote; occasional in‑person meetings; attendance at events, fundraisers, or conferences.

Some exposure to animals, plants, incense, and variable environments at farm sites.

May require lifting up to 50 lbs and local travel for community engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (business, finance, agriculture, health, social sciences)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with underserved and vulnerable BIPOC populations
• Understanding of PTSS, trauma‑informed care, and wellness programming
• Familiarity with nonprofit structure, finance, or governance
• Residency in Washington State or willingness to travel
• Commitment to ethical leadership and C.A.R.E.’s mission
• Prior nonprofit board experience optional

NEXT STEPS — APPLY HERE https://forms.gle/TEe1B5c7krmZxRap7

IMPORTANT: Board Member applications are processed quarterly. Member dues and donations made through this campaign support the capacity‑building, governance systems, community engagement infrastructure, and Board‑led fundraiser events that keep C.A.R.E. strong.

Board Members: Pay your $540 annual dues HERE: https://givebutter.com/marchforth