JOIN OUR BOARD

Do you want to help Gorge dogs and give back to the community?

Board members serve as a member of the Hood River Adopt A Dog (HRAAD) Board of Directors that collaboratively oversees the strategic activities of the Adopt A Dog organization. The Board is responsible for exercising the powers, duties and responsibilities determined by the organization’s bylaws.

The Board is responsible for establishing and implementing the Strategic Plan and monitoring the progress of established goals and objectives in the plan. Responsibilities also include ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management, and overseeing fundraising and resource development. The Board approves and monitors HRAAD’s programs and services and works to enhance its image in the community. The board also assesses its own performance as the governing body.

Application

What you bring

  • Specialized skills to ensure well rounded knowledge, skills, and abilities on the Board
  • Previous non-profit Board experience preferred
  • Interest in dog welfare and commitment to expanding protections for abused and neglected dogs
  • Basic understanding of finance and budgeting
  • Successful experience and/or contributions to building/supporting fundraising programs and achieving annual fundraising goals
  • Ability to build partnerships and gain consensus with co-board members, community leaders and peers
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented

What you’ll do

  • Contribute 10-20 hours/month
  • Each board member is responsible for knowing HRAAD’s mission, vision, policies, programs and needs
  • Faithfully reads and understands the organizations financials to understand strengths and risk areas
  • Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization
  • Leverages connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully active HRAAD’s mission
  • Gives a meaningful personal financial donation every year within their means
  • Helps identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence public policy
  • Prepares for, attends and conscientiously participates in board meetings
  • Attends all HRAAD’s fundraising events when possible
  • Participates fully in one or more committees
  • Follows the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions
  • Maintains confidentially about all internal matters of the HRAAD organization