Board Member (Chair)

Chair of the Board of Directors

Reports To:

The full Board of Directors Works Closely With: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Executive Leadership Team

Position Summary

The Board Chair provides visionary leadership to the Board of Directors and works in partnership with the CHERO to advance the mission of Apex Workforce & Talent Foundation. The Chair ensures effective governance, strategic oversight, and organizational sustainability. A critical responsibility is actively leading and supporting fundraising efforts to secure the financial resources needed to grow the Apex Talent Initiative Academy, expand programs, and increase community impact.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Governance

• Preside over all Board meetings, set agendas, and ensure productive, mission-focused discussions.
• Facilitate Board decision-making and maintain strong governance practices.
• Lead the annual Board self-assessment and succession planning.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Board and the CHERO/Executive Team.

Strategic Direction

• Guide the Board in setting and monitoring the organization’s strategic priorities.
• Champion the growth of the Apex Talent Initiative Academy and related workforce development programs.
• Ensure alignment between Board goals and organizational operations.

Fundraising & Resource Development (Key Emphasis)

• Actively lead Board fundraising efforts and personally participate in securing major gifts, sponsorships, and donations.
• Cultivate relationships with foundations, corporations, individual donors, and community partners to bring in sustainable funding.
• Work with the CEO and Development/Fundraising Committee to meet annual revenue goals.
• Represent the organization at key fundraising events and make direct asks when appropriate.
• Help identify and secure corporate sponsorships, grant opportunities, and strategic partnerships that support Academy participants and program expansion.

External Representation

• Serve as the official spokesperson for the Board.
• Build and maintain high-level relationships with stakeholders, funders, elected officials, and community leaders.
• Promote the organization’s mission and impact in public forums.

Board Development

• Recruit, onboard, and mentor new Board members.
• Ensure all Board members understand their fiduciary duties and actively contribute (including giving and getting financial support).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in nonprofit, business, or community organizations.
• Strong track record in fundraising, donor cultivation, and resource development (required).
• Passion for workforce development, education equity, talent pipelines, and nonprofit mission.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking skills.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Previous Board experience (preferred).

Time Commitment

• Attend monthly Board meetings (virtual/in-person hybrid).
• Participate in quarterly strategic sessions and annual retreat.
• Commit approximately 8–12 hours per month, including preparation, fundraising activities, and external representation.
• Term: 1-3 (renewable).

Compensation

• Volunteer (unpaid)