Board Member for Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association (MEDA)

The Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association (MEDA) is seeking board members for its next term.

MEDA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and is the foremost eating disorders nonprofit organization in New England and a recognized leader in the fight against eating disorders and the promotion of body confidence. MEDA’s services are focused on a core of counseling, education and training. MEDA serves as a treatment and training network and resource for clients, loved ones, clinicians, educators and the general public.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about MEDA’s mission and purpose, is willing to commit time, effort and resources to these goals. Candidates must be passionate for MEDA's cause and possess qualities of dedication, integrity, honesty, and collegiality in stewarding the organization towards a common goal. Prior marketing and/or board experience is helpful but is not a requirement.

• MEDA is seeking candidates with proficiency in the following areas: Accounting – Finance, non-profit law, philanthropy

Members of the MEDA Board serve a three-year term, which may be renewed for successive terms. Members are required to serve on at least one committee of the Board. Minimum time commitment varies from 1-3 hours per week. Board Members are unpaid. MEDA's Board strives for 100% Board giving.

For more information on our organization and to read our mission, please see the MEDA website at www.medainc.org.

The fundamental responsibilities of members of the Board of Directors include:

1. Supporting and promoting MEDA’s Mission and Purpose and protecting and enhancing MEDA’s public image.

1. Providing insight and expertise to inform program development and/or build organizational capacity including serving on one or more board committees; as appropriate, working directly with MEDA staff on related projects and issues.

1. Overseeing and guiding the implementation of MEDA’s organizational goals and programs

1. Participating in securing adequate resources for MEDA to fulfill its mission and purpose, including committing to make MEDA a top philanthropic priority and attending MEDA events

1. Supporting and evaluating the performance of MEDA’s Executive Director.

1. Protecting MEDA’s assets and providing financial oversight, including review and approval of an annual budget and ensuring adherence to the budget and other legal standards and ethical norms.