Board Member Application

Board Member Application

The Humane Society of Northwest Iowa is an organization committed to sheltering and re-homing animals in need. HSNWIA Board of Director’s responsibilities include but are not limited to; oversight of policies & procedures, annual budgetary concerns, attendance of monthly meetings, and participation in fundraising to contribute to the mission of the HSNWIA.
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EXPECTATIONS
EXPECTATIONS
Below are the areas and general expectations of Board Members of HSNWIA.
- Governance: Must actively participate in discussions including strategic planning, policy making, financial integrity, loyalty, and confidentiality.
- Advocacy: Must express their views on philanthropy and/or Animal Welfare as opportunities present themselves and understand HSNWIA’s need for charitable gifts and encourage Shelter support through a positive, informed attitude.
- Recruitment: Access to private, corporate, or grant-making affluence and willingness to tactfully utilize that access. Also, the ability to recognize these attributes in other potential Board members.
- Charitable Giving: Should express their commitment to HSNWIA through whatever type of gift they feel is right for them (if they own a business, can be a gift through their business. Otherwise it must be given personally, not through their place of business).
- Solicitation: Can be performed through a fundraising committee. There will be times when a potential donor would best respond to the individual Board Member’s request, so their participation is vital.
- Committee Work: Must actively serve on committees as necessary.
Board Member Expectations *

I have read and agree with the Board Member Expectations.

EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE

The HSNWIA is always looking for a well-rounded board to help further it’s mission. This can include any skills or experience in business-related expertise, budgeting, long-range planning, event planning or coordination, donor outreach, community outreach, grant writing, previous board membership, public speaking, volunteer coordinating, computer skills, etc.
Describe how you think you can help serve the HSNWIA with your skills and expertise as a board member.
FUNDRAISING EXPERIENCE
VOLUNTEERISM/COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

EXPECTATIONS