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Girls on the Run Heart of Kansas is looking to add a few more board members! Girls on the Run is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.
If you are passionate about empowering young girls please email Christy Thomas at Christy.Thomas@girlsontherun.org. Learn more about GOTR Heart of Kansas at www.girlsontherunks.org.
Renewed September 2019
A Thrive Community is currently seeking a board member at-large.
The Board Member will act as a Community Representative for A Thrive Community.
Duties include helping to promote awareness amongst local businesses and involvement with Thrive and it's activities and to promote Thrive activities with Family Promise including Getting Ahead class planning, meal and childcare planning, volunteer recruitment and financial support.
Term - 2 years with maximum of 2 terms.
Apply at the following website: www.thrivehelps.org
A Thrive Community
For questions (316) 541-0022
Posted September 2021.
Cairn Health (formerly Medical Service Bureau) is currently seeking board members.
Cairn Health is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) agency, offering assistance to individuals and families who are low-income, live and/or work in Sedgwick County, uninsured and/or under insured and without resources to pay for prescription medication and vision care.
Renewed September 2019
The Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County Board of Directors is seeking Board Members with a background and interest in HR, IT, Corporate Connections, and/or Marketing/PR/Sales.
The CACSC's mission is to promote the safety, health and emotional well-being of abused children and their caregivers by bringing together public, private and community partners.
Please contact the CACSC if you have an interest and the needed skill-set: https://www.cacsckansas.org/.
Renewed July 2020
A Thrive Community is interested in a board member who has a heart for those in poverty and the time to help them grow.
A Thrive Community is a nonprofit organization whose vision is to inspire and equip families and communities to thrive and end poverty. THRIVE is a community driven solution to addressing the underlying causes of poverty and supporting families in a holistic, long-term pathway to economic stability.
Renewed November 2019
Wichita/Sedgwick County Crime Stoppers is seeking Advisory Committee members. They need people who are passionate about impacting crime in the community. Experience in marketing, fundraising, grantwriting, event planning, social media or accounting is a plus.
Crime Stoppers is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting community participation in the apprehension of criminals by offering rewards and by motivating our community to cooperate with law enforcement agencies.
If you are interested in serving please contact Julie Hower at julie@wichitacrimecommission.org.
Renewed November 2019
Wichita's Littlest Heroes is passionate about changing the landscape of what pediatric resources look like for generations to come in Kansas.
Wichita's Littlest Heroes is here to provide Hope, Help and Happiness to medically fragile children ages 0-18 in the Kansas area who are battling different life threatening medical conditions. Because...No One Fights Alone!
When others have said “No”, We seek to say “YES”!
Knew Life Ministries is seeking board members.
Beginning of Planting the church. As most of you know from third Thursday are aware this will not only be just any church of any other but more of a Mission.
Serving as a church ,a health store, a soup kitchen, a spot on cold nights for people to stay out of the cold. As far as the homeless goes only we Hope to be in partnership with house of Hope for the homeless in their venture. Encompassing a house for women because of whatever their need , to keep them safe and to meet their needs and to teach them to be prosperous.
If interested in in serving, please contact Pastor Kim Adcock at knewlifeministrieschurch@gmail.com
Mid-American All-Indian Museum is seeking board members with legal and financial experience. The Mid-American All-Indian Museum is a museum dedicated to educating people about and preserving the heritage of the American Indian for future generations.
Minimum Expectations of Board Members:
1. Attendance at Board meeting on the first Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Failure to give prior notice will result in unexcused absence.
Actively serve on at least one committee.
As stewards of the Mid-America All-Indian Museum, each Board member is expected to be a member of MAAIM. You do not need to be a member of a tribe/American Indian to serve on our board.
In fulfilling their responsibility to ensure that the organization does the best work possible in pursuit of its goals, each Board member would be expected to:
• Contribute 40 hours of volunteer service, OR
• Contribute an additional $1,000, OR
• Any combination of the two.
• Fundraise
Ways to accumulate volunteer hours include Board meetings, committee meetings, volunteer hours at events and workdays and serving as a museum docent.
To apply, please contact April Scott at ascott@wichita.gov
The American Cancer Society-Wichita Chapter is seeking a Chairman's Circle Member.
The mission of the Chairman's Circle is as follows:
“Chairman’s Circle of Wichita is intended to provide a diverse executive
leadership forum for advancing the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) mission.
This advocacy includes assisting ACS staff by promoting program priorities and
informing the public about ACS organizational priorities. Chairman’s Circle members
will be asked to assist by advancing mission priorities, securing financial support,
recognizing key contributors, and building relationships with community leaders on
behalf of the society.”
Expectations for the Chairman’s Circle include:
• Attendance at six meetings during the year (every other month, beginning February 11, 2021),
each 45 minutes in length, held from 12:00-12:45PM. These meetings will be held virtually
until further notice.
• Provision of your time, talent, and/or treasure. In addition to attending the meetings,
make an impact or change in one or more of these areas by using your strengths and
areas of expertise to:
To apply, please email Sarah Vincze at sarah.vincze@cancer.org
Juniper Arts Academy is looking for a Board Member. Juniper Arts Academy provides fine arts education to teens in the juvenile justice system and the foster care system.
General Responsibilities:
1. Overall governance of agency by establishing and monitoring policies and programs and supporting development and effectiveness of Board of Directors.
2. Establish strategic purpose and direction for agency by participating in regular strategic planning and monitoring performance toward plan’s result.
3. Supervision of Executive Director by hiring Executive Director and monitoring performance toward Executive Director’s general responsibilities and yearly objectives.
4. Fundraising by fundraising planning and participation to secure necessary resources to support operations, programs and services.
5. Represent agency and its programs and services to stakeholders, including community, funders, and clients.
6. Ensure financial health of agency through conformance and up-to-date fiscal policies and procedures and through ongoing analysis of financial reports.
7. Ensure effective performance of agency’s programs through ongoing program planning and evaluation.
8. Ensure conformance to federal, state, local and agency policies
Specific Duties:
1. Is a member of the Board.
2. Builds collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus.
3. Contributes a minimum of $200.00 annually to the nonprofit.
4. Regularly attends Board meetings and important related meetings.
5. Makes serious commitment to participate actively in Board and committee work.
6. Volunteers for and willingly accepts assignments and completes them thoroughly and on time.
7. Stays informed about Board policies and committee matters, prepares themselves well for meetings, and reviews and comments on minutes and reports.
Term limit is 3 years.
This is a new nonprofit, just filing its Article of Incorporation.
To apply, please email Lisa Paine at lisa@juniperartsacademy.org.
Juniper Arts Academy is looking for a Treasurer. Juniper Arts Academy provides fine arts education to teens in the juvenile justice system and the foster care system.
General Responsibilities:
1. Overall governance of agency by establishing and monitoring policies and programs and supporting development and effectiveness of Board of Directors.
2. Establish strategic purpose and direction for agency by participating in regular strategic planning and monitoring performance toward plan’s result.
3. Supervision of Executive Director by hiring Executive Director and monitoring performance toward Executive Director’s general responsibilities and yearly objectives.
4. Fundraising by fundraising planning and participation to secure necessary resources to support operations, programs and services.
5. Represent agency and its programs and services to stakeholders, including community, funders, and clients.
6. Ensure financial health of agency through conformance and up-to-date fiscal policies and procedures and through ongoing analysis of financial reports.
7. Ensure effective performance of agency’s programs through ongoing program planning and evaluation.
8. Ensure conformance to federal, state, local and agency policies
Specific Duties:
1. Is a member of the Board.
2. Builds collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus.
3. Contributes a minimum of $200.00 annually to the nonprofit.
4. Regularly attends Board meetings and important related meetings.
5. Makes serious commitment to participate actively in Board and committee work.
6. Volunteers for and willingly accepts assignments and completes them thoroughly and on time.
7. Stays informed about Board policies and committee matters, prepares themselves well for meetings, and reviews and comments on minutes and reports.
8. Oversees the management of the finances of the organization as approved and reviewed by the Board and managed by the Executive Director.
9. Serves as Chair of the Finance Committee.
10. With the Chief Executive, administers fiscal matters of the organization.
11. Provides annual budget to the Board for members’ approval (often develops the budget with the Executive Director and staff).
12. Responds to annual audit, and ensures audit issues and recommendations are fully addressed.
13. Ensures development and Board review of up-to-date financial policies and procedures.
14. Ensures financial policies and procedures are adhered to by Board and staff.
15. Ensures all Board members have sufficient understanding of analysis of finances in order to produce judicious decisions about finances and their effects.
Serve 1 year out of the 3 year term. Can be reelected.
This is a new nonprofit, just filing its Article of Incorporation.
To apply, please email Lisa Paine at lisa@juniperartsacademy.org.
Project Laundry is looking for a Board Member. Project Laundry consists of regular opportunities to help people by assisting them with doing their laundry; we are changing lives one load at a time.
Position Overview:
1. Board Members will take an active role with Project Laundry by helping guide the organization while also supporting Project Laundry in a variety of ways.
2. Supporting Project Laundry is defined by utilizing skills to promote our services and exploring financial sources.
3. Skills needed: advertising, advocacy and lobbying, fundraising, government relations, information technology, legal, marketing and operations.
To apply, please email Marissa Miller at programming@ksnonprofitchamber.org
PRo Kansas Recycling increases recycling awareness, education and participation in the Wichita Area. They are looking for a Volunteer Development Director.
Position Overview
Volunteer Development is primarily finding individuals and groups to help in the recycling facility as well as within the efforts to educate the public, work with the public or work with other organizations. This can be as simple as making phone calls or writing letters to designing programs outside the recycling center itself.
Skills and Expertise Is Needed In:
- Education: K-12, Colleges & Universities
- Facilities Management
- Marketing
- Operations
Directors are expected to spend some time working at the recycling center or in the education programs. There are no fancy offices, but there is a very enthusiastic manner of operating. Caring about the importance of a healthy planet is required. Understanding of all the details is not required. You can learn how what we do affects many people, many families and many industries.
To apply, please email Mike Hastings at mikecfm@iwichita.com.
PRo Kansas Recycling increases recycling awareness, education and participation in the Wichita Area. They are looking for a Community Outreach Director.
Position Overview:
The Community Outreach Director would utilize volunteers and develop partnerships to participate in or design and execute those outside programs. The goal is to expand the "footprint" of PRo Kansas Recycling in the Wichita Area.
Skills and Expertise Is Needed In:
- Education: K-12, Colleges & Universities
- Facilities Management
- Marketing
- Operations
Directors are expected to spend some time working at the recycling center or in the education programs. There are no fancy offices, but there is a very enthusiastic manner of operating. Caring about the importance of a healthy planet is required. Understanding of all the details is not required. You can learn how what we do affects many people, many families and many industries.
To apply, please email Mike Hastings at mikecfm@iwichita.com.
GLSEN's mission is to ensure that every member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. They have several open board positions.
Position Overview
We are a working board of volunteers. GLSEN board membership requires a weekly time commitment in addition to a willingness to be a visible ally for all students regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We are currently restructuring, hiring new leadership, and adding members to our board.
Skills and Expertise Is Needed In:
- Education: K-12
- Finance: Accounting
- Fundraising
- Multi-Lingual
- Legal
Please visit their website at www.glsen.org/chapter/kansas to learn more about the ways they work across the state of Kansas.
To apply, please contact Marissa Miller at programming@ksnonprofitchamber.org
Mission: Club Parkinson's will be a leader to those affected by Parkinson's disease through researched-based wellness models to meet physical, emotional, nutritional, and social needs. Our educational support and community research will provide hope and empowerment throughout the
Parkinson's disease journey.
Positions Open: 3 Attorneys
Club Parkinson's of Kansas is an emerging nonprofit organization set to open their doors fall of 2021. We have opportunities for attorneys to serve on a nonprofit Board of Directors. Club Parkinson's will be located on the Wichita State University Campus at the Heskett Center. The three main goals of Club Parkinson's will be:
We currently have a working board of seven members and are seeking attorneys to help complete the diversity of the Board of Directors. Ideally, this person would have knowledge of Parkinson's Disease. We are seeking a leader who have perspectives that align with our organization's purpose, mission and values.
To apply, please contact Connie at parkinsonsconnectks@gmail.com
The Social Innovation Laboratory is a nonprofit committed to improving social programs, the process behind them, and the passionate individuals who make them possible. While the social issues may vary from project to project, the intention is always the same, to improve social programs and create a model for other nonprofits to follow. Often, nonprofits have the right motivation, but lack the knowledge to provide efficient assistance to those who need it most; the Social Innovation Laboratory functions both to combat serious social issues and to serve as an example of evidence-based community efforts. Our goal is to revolutionize the social services industry and then make the insights they have available to those passionate about making the world a better place.
Position Open: Members at large
Position Description: Board Members attend quarterly meetings to give oversight to the staff and programs of the Social Innovation Laboratory. Some additional volunteering during organization events and fundraisers are expected.
Skills/Expertise Needed:
To apply, email Will at will.rapp@socialinnovationlab.org
Into the Light Foundation is a nonprofit organization benefiting women coming out of incarceration and re-entering into society. This Christian based program provides job search assistance, meeting with a Christian counselor, budgeting, nutrition and cooking classes, parenting and boundaries classes, goal setting/manifestation, bible study, volunteer opportunities, exercise and self defense classes, GED and/or secondary education assistance in order to aide these women in finding skill set employment.
Mission: Into the Light seeks to lead women, formerly incarcerated, on the road to life by supplying basic human needs and life skills that are Christian based in order that these women may discover their confidence, direction and importance in this world and reduce recidivism.
Open Positions: 11
Skills/Expertise Needed:
To apply, contact Kim at kwalter5028@gmail.com
Mission: To ensure that every blind person in Wichita receives a guide dog. We are dedicated to bringing awareness to people about guide dogs and their role in helping visually impaired persons gain independence.
Open Position: Vice Chair
Duties:
To apply, please contact Andrew at guidingpawswichita@gmail.com
This is a faith based organization committed to graciously helping those in need as Christ has commanded us to do. Thye are committed to graciously helping those in need by assisting in rent, utilities and traffic fines.
Open Position: 11
Skills/Expertise Needed:
Those interest may contact Felicia at flewis@graciousgivingks.org
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