Warning: This listing is no longer actively maintained. The information below is likely to be out of date. Agency Information Agency: Asthma Network Of West Michigan Incorporation Year: 1997 Annual Budget: $250,000 to $499,999 Board Meetings Held: Monthly Current Board Size: 10 Number Paid Staff: 8 Number Volunteer Staff: 40 Primary Group(s) Served: Adults (26-54) Children (5-12) Adolescents (13-17) Older Adults (55+) Families / Parents Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) Minorities Women Men Students Young Adults (18-25) Govt Aid Recipients Low-income / Poverty Disabled / Ill Homeless Terms of service for board members: Two years # of board members - Persons of color: 0 # of board members - Caucasion/White: 10 # of board members - Male: 5 # of board members - Female: 5 # of board members - Disabled: 0 # of staff - Caucasion/White: 8 Does the agency provide a mentor for new board and standing committee members?: Yes Does the agency provide board orientation for new board and standing committee members?: Yes Does the agency provide opportunities for board development and education?: Yes Does the agency have descriptions of the responsibilities as a whole, committees and of individuals?: Yes Geographic area served: Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties Position Information Primary Contact: Karen Meyerson, Program Manager, (616) 913-1432, (email) View all agency contacts Position title: Board Connections Position Description: Our Board members guide and refresh the organization’s mission. On a practical level, they are charged with being an advocate, spreading the word to people and funders outside the group. Board members exercise fiduciary oversight and certify that the organization meets its legal and financial obligations. They also serve on committees and attend meetings. We are seeking several individuals with any combination of the skills below: ACCOUNTABILITY -Understand board members' fiduciary duties and statutory obligations. STRATEGIC THINKING -Contribute to the development of a shared vision and corporate direction. -Formulate strategic goals and targets. MONITORING -Analyze and interpret financial statements and management reports. POLICY DEVELOPMENT -Take account of the impact of policy decisions on stakeholders and customers. DECISION MAKING -Present a balanced perspective on issues and decisions. -Take account of diverse community attitudes, opinions, values and cultures. NETWORKING -Access business, community and government networks on behalf of the board. -Develop alliances and partnerships within and outside the industry or community sector. -Represent and promote the board within the industry and to the community. ADVISING -Evaluate needs, priorities, alternatives and consequences. -Suggest proposals and solutions to improve board processes and outcomes. TEAMWORK -Understand individual and team roles and responsibilities. -Communicate clearly and effectively. -Work cooperatively with board members and employees to achieve organizational goals. Languages: English, Spanish Health: Home Health Care Hospitals/Health Centers Medical Research Specific Disease Focus Public, Societal Benefit: Advocacy Nonprofit Management Skills and Expertise: Accounting / Auditing Administration / Management Banking / Finance Education Finance/Investment Fundraising Government Health Care Legal Services Marketing / Sales Media Nonprofit Organizational Development Public Relations Public Service Research / Evaluation Written Communications   Apply for this position

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