BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Written By Jilyne Jarvis

At ZGiRLS, we are creating a world where all girls and women live with zero self-limitations. We do this by equipping girls with the tools and perspective they need to be confident, centered, and courageous. Our board plays a pivotal role in steering our organization towards greater impact and ensuring we stay true to our vision and mission. They are also intricately involved in shaping the strategic, generative, and fiduciary direction of the organization.

As you consider joining this dynamic team, we encourage you to reflect on your skills, experiences, and passion for making a difference. We value a diversity of perspectives and experiences, and we're excited to learn more about what you can bring to our community.

Thank you for your interest in contributing to the ZGiRLS journey.

Start Date: January 1, 2024

Time Commitment: 4-6 volunteer hours per month

Term Length: 3 years [up to 2 consecutive terms]

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Governance:

  • Engage in robust discussions, debates, and decisions on key organizational matters.

  • Approve strategic plans and ensure their alignment with the organization's mission.

  • Serve on one governing committee: Governance, Development, Finance, or Executive.

Resource Development & Fundraising:

  • Introduce potential volunteers, board members, staff, and donors to ZGiRLS.

  • Assist in planning and executing fundraising initiatives.

  • Make a financial commitment for each year of board service that represents one of the most significant annual donations you make.

Engagement & Advocacy:

  • Represent ZGiRLS as a leading ambassador.

  • Promote the organization's programs, events, and activities within personal and professional networks.

Financial Oversight:

  • Ensure the organization's financial stability, approve annual budgets, and oversee financial policies.

Commitment & Attendance:

  • Attend a virtual ZGiRLS Program session once per year (1 hour)

  • Attend the ZGiRLS Gala (3rd Thursday in March).

  • Attend the Annual Board retreat (last Sat in Sept or first Saturday in Oct).

  • Attend at 80%+ of board & committee meetings

    • Board meetings: First Wednesday of the month [2 hours] (Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Jun, Sep, Dec)

    • Board committees: Monthly [1 hr] scheduled by committee


MUST-HAVES

  • Located in Seattle area (or ability to travel to all in-person events and meetings)

  • An incredible passion for the ZGiRLS mission that invigorates and excites everyone with whom you share it with

OUR VALUES

STRENGTH - We build inner strength by working on ourselves and embodying the ZGiRLS Curriculum™. We are willing to rumble on tough decisions and talk about our emotions, even if it’s uncomfortable

SPORTS - Every body is an athlete & we appreciate our bodies for what they do.

ENERGY - Our energetic attitudes are contagious and we live with an optimistic and resilient mindset. We are aware of our emotions and how they affect our energy.

BELONGING - We make space for diverse mindsets and backgrounds and actively celebrate one another strengths and differences.

CHALLENGES - We maintain composure through setbacks and look at challenges as opportunities for growth. We choose courage over comfort by facing difficult challenges instead of avoiding them.

TEAM - We communicate what we need and what we’re capable of without judgment. We take ownership for our own progress and how our actions affect the team.




Jilyne Jarvis
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