Nonprofit Board President

The Ascent for Life, Inc. Nonprofit Director/Board President is a part-time hybrid (in-office and remote) volunteer position responsible for organization, planning, oversight, and implementation of the activities and programs specific to the nonprofit and its Board of Directors.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for planning, organization, and direction of the organization’s operations and programs.
• Coordinates agendas and other materials for Board meetings and conference calls.
• Attends and facilitates in-person Board meetings.
• Attends and facilitates committee conference calls.
• Oversees committee infrastructure and activities.
• Oversees and reports on the organization’s results for the board of directors, including implementation of strategic goals.
• Prepares accurate and timely analyses that capture and communicate fundraising results, variances, and performance trends.
• Collaborates with the Executive Director to share ideas and make recommendations for annual budget reviews, monthly and quarterly reviews, and periodic forecast updates.
• Organizes a hiring committee to support recruitment and hiring of a diverse, highly qualified staff and volunteers.
• Ensures that services and funding relationships are robust enough to meet or exceed strategic goals and objectives.
• Research grants and funding opportunities, build community partnerships, network for funding.
• Provide consultation and direct assistance with developing and implementing programs, including delegation of tasks to appropriate team members.
• Adhere to all privacy and confidentiality requirements and best practices per HIPAA laws and AWP policy at all times.
• Read, acknowledge, and adhere to all company policies.
• Maintain all required initial and ongoing education hours, credentials, certifications, and licenses for your role.
• Adhere to all industry-specific and company-specific safety and ethical standards per your profession and role.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrate awareness of, and adherence to, company principles and values.
• Proficient with basic computer software such as Google suite apps, spreadsheets, word processing, and databases systems.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Advanced networking and customer service skills.
• Professional-quality writing and communication skills.
• Passion for the mission!
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Desired Education & Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management, Finance, Accounting, or Business Management preferred.
• 1-2 years of non-profit work experience. 
• Management or leadership experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Use of fingers/hands: The person in this position frequently operates a computer and office equipment.
• Talk/hear: The person in this position frequently communicates verbally with staff and volunteers to network, lead meetings, answer questions, and share information.
• See: The person in this position frequently operates a computer and office equipment, reads reports, and monitors spaces.
• Move the body: The person in this position may remain stationary and seated for long periods of time.

The noise level in the work environment for this position is typically low to moderate.