| Primary Contact: |
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Jacki Crowther, Book Program Manager, (206) 461-0123, (email)
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| Position title: |
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Governing Board Member |
| Description: |
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Page Ahead board members are passionate about children's literacy. They are an active group of people who provide vision for program development, assist with fundraising, support program events, provide contacts, negotiate new relationships, and recruit new board members. In addition, each Page Ahead board member serves on one of the following committees: Program, Finance, Marketing and Development, Technology, and Events. Committees consist of board and community members who are active and may have duties outside of regular meetings. Board meetings are the second Thursday of each month from noon to 1:30 in downtown Seattle. Members living outside of King County may call into the monthly meetings but are required to personally attend one meeting per quarter. Committee meeting times and locations vary. The average monthly commitment is 4-6 hours.
Board Term: 3 years, followed by annual renewals for a total of six years.
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| Type of board position: |
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Board of Directors |
| The process for selecting or nominating members: |
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Board members are selected upon their interest in Page Ahead's mission, professional abilities, community involvement, and a background check. |
| The organization provides a formal orientation to new members: |
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Yes |
| Languages: |
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English, Spanish |
| Skills and Expertise: |
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Accounting / Auditing
Administration / Management
Advertising
Computers / Technology
Education
Finance/Investment
Fundraising
Human Resources
Legal Services
Marketing / Sales
Nonprofit
Public Relations
Research / Evaluation
Written Communications
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| Education: |
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Early Education (0-5yrs)
Primary School
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