Seeking Board Members - Help us to empower children and teachers!

Are you interested in meaningful work with a small, hands-on non-profit, having a great impact on kids’ education in rural areas of Latin America? TINFA is recruiting new members, in the Pacific Northwest, to join its Board of Directors.

Purpose

TINFA's board of directors ensuring that TINFA fulfills its mission by planning for the future, monitoring operations, evaluating the organization's performance, and supporting its execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Advance the mission of TINFA.
  • Actively promote the mission of TINFA, contributing ideas and expertise.
  • Keep up-to-date on developments in the organization's field.
  • Be informed about the organization's mission, services, policies, and programs; inform others about the organization, and work to enhance the organization's public image.
• Support the Executive Director.
  • Provide ongoing support and guidance.
  • Provide feedback on performance.
• Ensure effective organizational planning.
  • Determine and monitor the organization's programs and services.
  • Participate in the development of a strategic plan to accomplish the mission, oversee its implementation and evaluate its success.
  • Carry out the fiduciary responsibilities of the board, such as reviewing the organization's annual financial statements.
• Actively participate in all board activities.
  • Attend in person and virtual board meetings.
  • Review agenda and supporting materials prior to board meetings.
  • Suggest nominees to the board.
  • Assess the board's performance.
  • Join a committee as appropriate
• Participate in fundraising.
  • Make a significant personal financial contribution to the organization.
  • Participate in fundraising events (sponsors one table of 8 people at the annual event as well as smaller personalized events with friends).
  • Is an ambassador to the organization.
• Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies.

Elected by

Board of Directors

Term Length

3 years

Time commitment

• About 8 board meetings (most virtual, some physical in Seattle, usually on Wednesdays 7 to 9pm)
• Additional time for committees, initiatives, or special events.