Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Volunteer: Rethos Board Member

Rethos Mission

Rethos inspires people to connect with their shared places and spaces through preservation, adaptation, and activation.


Rethos Vision

A world where every community thrives through meaningful connections to the places that bring them together. For more information, please visit Rethos’ website at www.Rethos.org.


Position

The Board will support the work of Rethos and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by Rethos’ executive director (ED), the Board-ED relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Specific Board Member responsibilities include:


Leadership, governance and oversight

Serving as a trusted advisor to the ED, and staff when appropriate and necessary, as they develop and implement Rethos’ strategic planReviewing outcomes and metrics created by Rethos for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metricsReviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetingsAttending regular scheduled Board meetings; either in-person or remotelyApproving Rethos’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisionsBeing informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilitiesContributing to an annual performance evaluation of the EDAssisting the ED and board chair in identifying and recruiting other Board MembersPartnering with the ED and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried outServing on committees or task forces and taking on special assignmentsRepresenting Rethos to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organizationEnsuring Rethos’ commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities Rethos serves


Fundraising

Rethos Board Members will consider Rethos a philanthropic priority and make annual gifts that reflect that priority. So that Rethos can credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals, Rethos expects to have 100 percent of Board Members make an annual contribution that is commensurate with their capacity.


Board terms/participation

Rethos’ Board Members will serve a three-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for up to two additional terms. Board meetings will be held bi-monthly and committee meetings will be held in coordination with full board meetings.


Qualifications

Extensive professional experience with significant executive leadership accomplishments in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sectorA commitment to and understanding of Rethos’ beneficiaries, preferably based on experienceSavvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individualsPersonal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of Rethos’ beneficiaries


Service on Rethos’ Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs in relation to Board Members’ duties.

Nonprofit: Will Mathews

Rethos Mission

Rethos inspires people to connect with their shared places and spaces through preservation, adaptation, and activation.


Rethos Vision

A world where every community thrives through meaningful connections to the places that bring them together. For more information, please visit Rethos’ website at www.Rethos.org.


Position

The Board will support the work of Rethos and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by Rethos’ executive director (ED), the Board-ED relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Specific Board Member responsibilities include:


Leadership, governance and oversight

Serving as a trusted advisor to the ED, and staff when appropriate and necessary, as they develop and implement Rethos’ strategic planReviewing outcomes and metrics created by Rethos for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metricsReviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetingsAttending regular scheduled Board meetings; either in-person or remotelyApproving Rethos’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisionsBeing informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilitiesContributing to an annual performance evaluation of the EDAssisting the ED and board chair in identifying and recruiting other Board MembersPartnering with the ED and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried outServing on committees or task forces and taking on special assignmentsRepresenting Rethos to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organizationEnsuring Rethos’ commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities Rethos serves


Fundraising

Rethos Board Members will consider Rethos a philanthropic priority and make annual gifts that reflect that priority. So that Rethos can credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals, Rethos expects to have 100 percent of Board Members make an annual contribution that is commensurate with their capacity.


Board terms/participation

Rethos’ Board Members will serve a three-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for up to two additional terms. Board meetings will be held bi-monthly and committee meetings will be held in coordination with full board meetings.


Qualifications

Extensive professional experience with significant executive leadership accomplishments in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sectorA commitment to and understanding of Rethos’ beneficiaries, preferably based on experienceSavvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individualsPersonal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of Rethos’ beneficiaries


Service on Rethos’ Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs in relation to Board Members’ duties.

Nonprofit: Will Mathews

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 55102

Allow Groups: No