MISSION STATEMENT:

Our mission is to empower DC area youth, school staff, parents and care givers by strengthening their knowledge, skills, and attitudes to heal from childhood trauma that can disrupt learning through our Excel with SEL Social Emotional Learning Curriculum and STEM education.

 

HOW WE GOT STARTED:

According to the National Survey of Children’s Health, 47 percent of children and teens have experienced a traumatic event, such as the death or incarceration of a parent, witnessing or being a victim of violence, or living with someone who has been suicidal or who has a substance or alcohol dependent, according to new federal data. In 2018, the Founder/Executive Director Victor Terry reached out to an experienced Educator/Dean of Students with over 20 years of experience with creating curriculum framework. Her Organization Lead The Seed had a cohort program for people wanting to design curriculum to develop youth programming. Using evidenced based Social Emotional Learning Framework was our approach. Research data from the Center's of Disease Control (CDC) Youth Risk Behavior Survey, we were able to address some of the major pain points for youth in the District of Columbia. Using CASEL 5 CORE COMPETENCIES:  self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.

 

We currently have 2 youth serving programs. You can learn more about these programs by visiting our website https://www.flybynature.org

 

DREAM & STEAM ACADEMY - STEM Education

EXCEL WITH SEL - Social Emotional Learniing, Mental Health Awareness and Life Skiils curriculum.

 

 

Dear Candidate,

I’m pleased you have chosen to become a member of Fly By Nature Foundation’s 2023 - 2026 Board of Directors.

As a board member, you will positively contribute to the lives of local youth, their families, and local communities through your service. Operating since 20017, Fly By Nature Foundation supports youth through mentorship, Youth Wellness programming, life skills, and community service Opportunities. Our curriculum uses a Social Emotional-learning framework to help students and families heal from trauma. This evidence-based method has been proven to help students achieve success academically, socially, emotionally and mentally.

Our organization will be a resource to them throughout the school year and summer months in addition to a six month life skills programs that teaching financial literacy, interview etiquette, and preparing for college. The Board of Directors is critical not only to business operations but also to the success of our mission to serve young people.

 

Responsibilities of Individual Board Members:

 

As the governing body, the Board of Directors is responsible for:

• know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs as well as understand its collective purpose

• Faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements and board materials in advance of meetings.

 

• Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization
  fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission.

 

• Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to achieve the organization’s mission.

 

• Give a meaningful personal financial donation.

 

• Help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and influence public policy.

 

• Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings
  participate fully in one or more committees or taskforces.

 

• Engage in learning opportunities to better understand the community we serve.

 

• Respect the experiences of all who bring their voices and lived experiences into the boardroom and the organization.

 

• Uphold the legal duties and laws regarding nonprofit governance.

 

• Sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sustainability Financial Support:

 

Due to the previous COVID-19 pandemic, Fly By Nature Foundation were completely shutdown. The Executive Director covered the operating expenses to keep things running. We used this time to create the STEM program Dream & Steam Academy and finish the Social Emotional Learning Curriculum and had our Student Workbook published in October 2022.

Running an Nonprofit Organization can be challenging. As part of our support system, we ask if our board members could contribute a montly or annual contribution. No specific amount is required, and if you're unable to pith in, you may be able to share with your network of connections and resources that can.

One easy way to send a contribution is to send a text to (202) 539-1417 and type Text To Give. Once you send that text, you will receive a reply to enter your monthly dues.

 

 

 

 

Please enter Next of Kin/Emergency Contact details below

We would love to know your expertise, skillsets you have.

 

Answer Here:

 
Strengths and Interests: (highlight all that apply)

(NOTE) Type Yes next to each skillset you have

Finance/accounting Public relations:

 

 

Business Development:

 

 

Marketing/Public Relations:

 

Human resources:

 

Instruction/workshop facilitator:

 

Administration, management Charitable events:

 

Nonprofit experience Grant writing:

 

Community service Fundraising:

 

Information Technology/S.T.E.M.:

 

Policy development Advocacy:

 

 

Other ( Type in any skillset you didn't see listed above):