MountainStar’s mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect through community support and therapeutic services that help vulnerable children and families succeed.
The Advisory Board will partner with MountainStar staff to make a difference in the lives of local children. Members will advocate for our nationally accredited program, which has been proven to reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect in vulnerable families. Advisory Board membership is an extraordinary opportunity for any individual who is passionate about MountainStar’s mission and wants to actively participate in the growth of our program.
Advisory Board Responsibilities
- Attend and actively participate in scheduled board meetings, which will be held once monthly for two hours (or more often if needed).
- Represent MountainStar to stakeholders and act as an advocate for the organization.
- Assist MountainStar to better understand the local community and help determine best approaches to reach and engage key audiences.
- Pursue educational opportunities to develop a personal understanding of early childhood brain development and other topics relevant to MountainStar’s mission and work.
- Identify and establish connections with people who can support MountainStar in a variety of ways and expand the organization's reach and influence.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to MountainStar’s leadership staff; participate in strategy development and provide input on goals and plans.
- Actively participate in local fundraising activities and event planning.
Participation
- Advisory Board members will ideally commit to a minimum of one year but are welcome to stay on the Advisory Board for an indefinite period as long as the relationship continues to be mutually beneficial.
- The Advisory Board will elect a Board Chair to serve as a leader who will schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and work as a liaison with MountainStar staff. When the Board Chair is absent, their responsibilities will be fulfilled by another Advisory Board member.
- Advisory Board members have the opportunity to apply for a spot on MountainStar’s governing Board of Directors. It is our goal to have a minimum of one individual from each Advisory Board act as a representative on our Board of Directors.
Qualifications
- Strong professional and/or community leadership experience.
- A commitment to and understanding of the children and families enrolled in MountainStar and how they benefit from services.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of children and their families who face significant adversity and are at a serious risk for abuse and neglect.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check to verify appropriateness to serve on the Advisory Board of a children’s charity.
