Slant’d is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit publishing house that celebrates the journey of self discovery through art and the written word. As a new nonprofit, we are looking to build out an experienced and heart-forward Board of Directors to help us secure the financial resources we need to achieve organizational stability and empower us to deliver on our mission to unlock creative expansion for AAPIs everywhere.
GENERAL BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board will provide mission-based leadership, boost our fundraising power, and ensure that Slant’d remains in good standing as a nonprofit (this is not a “working staff” role). While day-to-day operations are led by Slant’d’s Executive Director, the Board & Executive Director relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected:
BOARD SECRETARY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board Secretary is an active conduit for facilitating communication between board directors and the Executive Director and maintaining the nonprofit’s records.
Board Meetings
The Secretary will ensure that Board meetings are effectively scheduled, organized, and minuted. In the event that the Secretary is unable to attend a meeting where minutes or notes are to be taken, it is the secretary’s responsibility to find an alternate. The Secretary shall be responsible for ensuring that:
Compliance Oversight & Document Safekeeping
The Secretary is responsible for maintaining and safeguarding the nonprofit’s records and supporting knowledge transfer.
Board Recruitment & Succession Planning
The Founding Board is currently recruiting for a new Executive Committee, who will then recruit additional Board Members to round out the Board of Directors, on a timeline determined by the new Executive Committee.
QUALIFICATIONS
PHILANTHROPIC GIFT
Slant’d’s Board must consider Slant’d a philanthropic priority and make a meaningful annual financial gift that reflects that priority. In order to credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals, each Board Member has a minimum annual give/get contribution of $3,000.
TERM OF OFFICE
3 years total: You will serve as the Board Secretary for your first 2 years of service, then transition to a general Board Director for 1 year.
COMPENSATION
All Board Directors (including Board Officers) generously volunteer their time, experience, and connections in a fully-remote capacity without financial compensation. We provide the following as a token of our appreciation:
TIME COMMITMENT
2-4 hours/month (Executive Committee meetings, quarterly Board meetings, and Board Secretary responsibilities as outlined above)
Slant’d is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit publishing house that celebrates the journey of self discovery through art and the written word. As a new nonprofit, we are looking to build out an experienced and heart-forward Board of Directors to help us…
Apply to be part of the Board of Directors here by April 30, 2024.
It’s deeply important to us at Slant’d that our work and spaces represent the full spectrum of voices across the AAPI community, as this is a space that intentionally centers AAPI talent. We’d especially love to work with folks who identify as queer, trans, non-binary, agender, disabled, or South Asian who are inspired by our mission and what we’re working on.
If you have questions, please contact Jen Kan at join@slantd.com.
Apply to be part of the Board of Directors here by April 30, 2024.
It’s deeply important to us at Slant’d that our work and spaces represent the full spectrum of voices across the AAPI…