Board Member Application

Board members serve as advocates for and representatives of our organization. They are responsible for the long-term health, success, and flourishing of our organization and its employees. We are currently seeking to recruit 4 new board members by August 31, 2023.

Qualifications

The following list of qualifications is not exhaustive, but a basic understanding of the character, values, and experience required to serve on our Board:

  • Dedicated follower of Jesus who lives above reproach 

  • Passionate advocate who aligns with our mission, vision, and values personally and professionally

  • Collaborative team player with the ability to serve under other leaders and demonstrate the qualities of the Ideal Team Player (hungry, humble, smart)

  • Generous leader who is willing to leverage their time, talents, and resources and to advance our mission

  • Strong communicator with a commitment to timeliness and consistent engagement

  • High capacity individual with the margin to take on a new volunteer role in this season of life 

  • Culturally diverse or culturally connected individual who helps us better represent or connect to the people we serve or the communities we are based out of in the USA

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Serve as a guardian and protector of One 17’s mission, vision, values, and operations.

  • Attend quarterly board meetings (at least 75% attendance is required). Board meetings last 1.5 to 2 hours.

  • Give financially to One 17 on an annual basis.

  • Participate in the development of vision and strategy.

  • Care for, advocate for, and oversee One 17 staff.

  • Participate in at least one fundraising initiative per year.

  • Serve on at least one Committee (Executive, Finance, Development, Education, Construction)

A complete overview of our Board of Director’s roles and responsibilities may be reviewed here.

Apply to join our board

Complete the form below and your application will be prayerfully considered by our team.