Thank you for your interest in serving as a member of the Board of Directors of RISE San Diego. As a board member, you’ll be part of a group of decision-makers and can influence the current and future shape of RISE San Diego. Completing this form will help you understand the skills and time/resource commitments of this position.

Applications are used by the Board to identify and evaluate potential board candidates. All new directors are elected by a majority vote of current board members.

GENERAL BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES

- Serving as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director as s/he develops and implements RISE San Diego’s strategic plan.
- Reviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings.
- Approving RISE San Diego’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all fiduciary responsibilities.
- Contributing to an annual performance evaluation of the Executive Director.
- Assisting the Executive Director and board chair in identifying and recruiting other Board Members.
- Partnering with the Executive Director and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out.
- Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments.
- Ensure RISE San Diego’s commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the community we serve.
- Direct, and inspire the organization through the careful deliberation and establishment of policies, and development and implementation of a strategic plan.


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* 1. Name

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* 2. Phone Number

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* 3. Email

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* 4. Employer

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* 5. Position Title

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* 6. Number of Years with Current Employer

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* 7. LinkedIn URL

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* 8. Number of Years Lived or Worked in San Diego County

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* 9. Briefly describe why you are interested in serving on the RISE San Diego’s Board

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* 10. Please list any board service, volunteer work, special training, skills, professional membership, community activities, hobbies, special interests that may be useful to your board placement

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* 11. Which of your skills would you like to utilize on the Board? Check those that apply:

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* 12. If you join the Board, do you agree that you can attend 6 Board Meetings (scheduled for 2 hours each).

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* 13. Members stay connected to RISE San Diego through meeting attendance, committee work, events, e-mail, and other RISE San Diego communications. Do you have the time and resources to be an active member of the RISE San Diego Board?

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* 14. Headshot (high quality)

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* 15. Please provide the name, title and contact information (email/phone) of two professional references.

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* 16. Anything else you would like us to know?

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