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MISSION: Our mission is to provide a space that empowers women and children to access a trusted community going beyond their current state of mental or physical abuse, a physical and emotional shelter of safety, a trusted circle woven with outreach and education resources to sustain life beyond their current circumstances. 

The Position: This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about providing support to women and children victims of domestic violence. What we’re looking for:

– Previous board experience, preferred but not mandatory

– Fundraising acumen

– Connections in the corporate sector

– Marketing and Communications experience

– Finance or law experience

– Most importantly, we’re looking for someone passionate about our Mission. If you don’t meet the above criteria, please feel welcome to apply.

EXPECTATIONS OF BOARD AS A WHOLE:

As the highest leadership body of TTC and to satisfy fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for:

– Determining and updating the mission of TTC

– Strategic and organizational planning

– Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management

– Fundraising to support sustainability of organization

– Approving and monitoring TTC’s programs and services

– Promoting TTC’s mission and vision and enhancing public image

– Assessing performance of board as the governing body and making changes as necessary

EXPECTATIONS OF INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS:

– Intimate knowledge of TTC’s Mission, Programs and Policies

– Attend all board meetings, missing no more than one quarterly meeting per year

– Serve as an active advocate and ambassador for TTC and fully engage in identifying and securing financial resources and partnerships necessary for TTC to advance its mission

– Give a meaningful personal donation and identify personal connections that can support TTC financially or in-kind for a minimum Give/Get of $1,000 each year

– This is a working board with a monthly time commitment of between 5-10 hours/month

Job Category: Senior Management
Job Type: Part Time Volunteer
Job Location: Virginia

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