Dodd Education & Support, Inc. Board of Directors Application

Dodd Education & Support, Inc.

Board of Directors Application Form
Dodd Education & Support, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 corporation consisting of interested citizens who provide services and programs to enhance the growth and development of the Dallas County community.

Mission

Provide services and programs that engage, educate and elevate the underserved in the Dallas area community.

Vision

To have an informed and empowered community with the opportunity to improve their quality of life.

Objectives
- Partner/collaborate with Dallas area community based organizations (COBs) in designated programs and projects
- Secure funding to implement and support designated service programs and projects
- Maintain the physical facility to implement and manage service programs/projects by DES, Inc. and other COBs
- Develop programmatic tools for educational training
- Encourage, support and provide opportunity for volunteerism of members
Board of Directors Qualifications & Responsibilities
A member of the Board of Directors shall serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms. The board shall elect by majority vote successors for those Directors whose terms are expiring.
- A term is defined as three (3) consecutive years. Board of Directors terms shall be staggered with no more than one-third of the Directors to be elected. Members of the Board of Directors shall be elected annually by the current Board of Directors. Members seeking to serve on the board shall secure position by receiving a majority vote.
A member who serves on the Board of Directors shall:
- Have experience and/or expertise in one or more of the following areas; education, business, personnel, finance, development, fundraising, real estate and/or property management, social services, grant writing, investment management, nd non-profit management.
- Be a financial member of Dodd Education and Support, Inc. for two (2) consecutive years including the year of nomination.
- Pay all fees, gifts, and assessments of the current by-laws.
- Attend at least one (1) Dodd Education and Support, Inc.annual meeting and seventy-five percent (75%) of quarterly and called meetings.
- Provide leadership for programming and standing committees of the Corporation.
- Officers of the Board of Directors may not simultaneously serve as officers of any nonprofit organization with which the Board has a partnership or memorandum of understanding. This ensures the independence of each organization and helps prevent potential conflicts of interest.
Board Candidate Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Company*
Position/Title*
Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Number of Years with Present Company
Number of Years Lived or Worked in the DFW Area
Educational Background*
Work History*
Community Activities*
Other Memberships, Achievements, etc.*
Board Candidate Questionnaire
If selected, how do you feel you could contribute to the success of DES, Inc.?*
Are you willing to give time, energy and resources to support the mission of DES, Inc.?*

YesNo
Are you comfortable soliciting others for membership and funding? If yes, describe any experience(s) in doing so: *
What qualities do you possess that make you a current or potentially effective leader? Explain your answer in detail.*
Should be Empty:

Dodd Education & Support, Inc.

Board of Directors Qualifications & Responsibilities

Board Candidate Information

Board Candidate Questionnaire