The Jaybird Learning Academy Board Application

The Jaybird Learning Academy Board Application

The Jaybird Learning Academy is currently seeking to welcome 4-6 to its Board of Directors. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting adults with special needs and who can contribute their unique skills, perspectives, and experiences to help grow and strengthen our mission. At JLA, we value both professional expertise and lived experience. Ideal candidates will bring experience or knowledge in areas such as financial management, legal services, marketing, fundraising, community partnerships, non-profit leadership, strategic planning, and advocacy within the special needs community. Applicants selected to advance will be invited to interview at a later date. For further questions or to express interest, please contact Alicia Bowens/Executive Director at abowens@jaybirdlearningacademy.org or (254)226-3161.
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How did you come to know about JLA and the opportunity to serve on the Board?
What makes you interested in serving on the JLA Board of Directors?
Please share how your education, work, volunteer service, lived experience, and/or personal strengths would contribute to your effectiveness as a board member for The Jaybird Learning Academy. We encourage you to reflect on the skills, knowledge, and qualities outlined in the board member description when crafting your response.
Have you previously served on a nonprofit board? If yes, please list the organization(s) and dates of service. Prior board experience is welcomed but not required.
Please indicate the skills, strengths, or areas of expertise you bring that could support and strengthen the mission of The Jaybird Learning Academy. (Check all that apply)

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Please select any connections, relationships, or networks you have that could support and strengthen JLA. (Check all that apply)

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Please select any of the strengths/abilities that you possess and can bring to JLA as an asset?
Is there anything else you would like JLA to consider?
Commitments

We ask that every JLA Board Member be willing to commit to the following terms. Please indicate your commitment to these expectations if invited to join JLA Board of Directors.
I fully support and will actively contribute to furthering the mission of The Jaybird Learning Academy: “Fostering purpose and belonging for adults with special needs.”
I can commit to serving a two-year term and to regular and active participation in board meetings.
I recognize the importance of board members leading by example in financial giving and am committed to making a personally meaningful contribution each year during my service.
I understand that the Board of Directors plays a key governance role, working alongside fellow board members and executive leadership to guide policy and financial decisions that help move the organization forward in a positive and responsible direction.
I am willing to support the organization by helping facilitate new partnerships and financial connections to the best of my ability. I am also committed to serving as an advocate and ambassador for The Jaybird Learning Academy within my community and professional networks
I understand that board service may involve access to confidential information related to finances, staff, participants, and other sensitive areas of the organization. I agree to respect and protect this confidentiality and will only share information when expressly authorized by the Board of Directors and when it serves the organization’s best interests.
I understand that I am required to promptly disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest to the Board President. A conflict of interest includes any situation in which I may receive personal benefit from decisions or actions taken in my role as a Board Member, or any situation that could reasonably appear to create such a benefit.
All of my answers are true and correct. I agree to abide by them if the JLA Board of Directors votes to include me among its membership.
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