About Psychologists of Color, Inc.
Psychologists of Color, Inc. (POC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization at the forefront of promoting racial justice and equality within the field of psychology. POC is a proactive solution to the gap between the number of individuals of color needing mental health support and psychologists of color accessible to them. The mission of Psychologists of Color, Inc. is to decrease stigma and increase access to mental health services within racially and ethnically diverse communities by significantly increasing the number of psychologists of color.
Position Title
BOARD MEMBER
Position Reports To
President of the Board; Board Committee Chairs
Summary of the Job
The Board Member is a voting member of the Board of Directors. Even if not in a position of leadership on the Board, they absolutely must make a steadfast commitment to getting involved at the committee level, make a concerted effort to attend every Board meeting and any follow-up events, proactively volunteer for assignments as they become available, and complete tasks thoroughly, on-time, and with the best interests of the organization in mind.
It is critical that every Board Member has a vested interest in the mission and shares the values of the organization, takes an active role in annual strategic planning, Board Members are the eyes and ears of the organization’s leadership, and should have a finger on the pulse of the constituency at all times, looking for instances where the Board’s potential action or oversight could produce tangible improvements for all.
Lastly, each Board Member must take an active role in the organization’s fundraising efforts, setting an example by making a capacity gift every year, and by soliciting donors in and out of the immediate circle of constituents of the organization.
Who is Best Suited to Do This Job?
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about the mission of Psychologists of Color, Inc. to promote racial justice and equality within the field of psychology.
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.
Board Member Expectations:
In addition to regularly attending POC Board meetings, Board members are expected to participate in several of the following ways:
Give (Donations):
Get (Fundraising):
Serve (Volunteer):
About Psychologists of Color, Inc.
Psychologists of Color, Inc. (POC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization at the forefront of promoting racial justice and equality within the field of psychology. POC is a proactive solution to the gap between the…
The Board Member application is housed on our website.
A Board Committee Member application is also available for those seeking a smaller commitment.
The Board Member application is housed on our website.
A Board Committee Member application is also available for those seeking a smaller commitment.