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Board Purpose and Scope of Responsibilities

The purpose of the FSC Board of Directors is to help the organization pursue its mission of providing the type of support, care, and educational services that moves the ENTIRE FAMILY towards an ever improving quality of life centered in a healthy and diverse community. We’re seeking board members who will be enthusiastic partners as we embark on our new vision plan. To this end, the board provides support through governance, strategic planning, fundraising, and outreach. This opportunity is a volunteer position. Each director must have the following capacity and qualities:

• Commitment to FSC’s mission and a genuine interest in at least one of the following areas: Youth Development, Education and Behavioral Health Services.
• Willingness to be a team player and an empathetic, thoughtful listener.
• Knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Board governance: finance, fundraising, strategic planning, governance, education and/or personnel. (Previous board experience preferred).
• Willingness to commit to two years of Board service.
• Willingness to serve on at least one committee and actively participate.
• Willingness to accept assignments and complete them thoroughly and on time.
• Willingness to commit time for board meetings, committee meetings, special events (10-20 hours per quarter).
• Willingness to participate in FSC’s fundraising efforts by actively seeking new donors (individual and/or institutional) and stewarding current donors.
• Recognizing FSC as one of their top three priorities for personal giving and willingness to make a personally meaningful financial contribution to it each year.
• Willing to promote the purpose and agenda of the organization in their daily lives by attending networking events, hosting/coordinating events, and actively seeking publicity, connections, and funding.
• Willing to use their networks and connections to promote the purpose and agenda of the organization.

Board Selection Process:

1. You send an email with a) your resume, b) a brief statement about why you are interested in joining us, and c) a request for an application form to us at info@familysupportcircle.org
2. After reviewing your application, we will arrange a meeting or phone conversation with the Board Chair and/or President and another Board Director to discuss your interests, availability, and possible role(s) for you on our Board.
3. The Board will vote to approve your membership at or before the next meeting. 
4. You sign our Board Agreement & receive board member materials
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5. You attend the next Board meeting.