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Christine Foisy, Development Director, (401) 463-3324, (email)
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| Position title: |
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Marketing/Communications Professional |
| Description: |
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House of Hope Community Development Corporation (CDC) seeks a senior marketing professional interested in serving in a volunteer capacity as a Board member. In addition to general Board responsibilities, this person would play a leading role in developing and implementing a marketing and communications strategy for House of Hope, using Board and staff input and subject to Board approval. This strategy would be incorporated into the web site, newsletters, community presentations, press releases, and other publicity to increase community awareness and to strengthen our donor base.
Established in 1989, House of Hope has become a trusted resource for Rhode Islanders in need of temporary and permanent housing and other critical, lifesaving supports. These supports include life skills training, employment training, basic needs assistance, and mental health counseling and restores for residents a sense of community that the stigma of homelessness had stripped away. As a community development corporation House of Hope works toward a fully inclusive Rhode Island where all citizens have access to safe, affordable housing and are empowered to realize their fullest potential through meaningful participation in civic life.
As steward of the public trust, the Board of Directors is responsible for governance, the ongoing process of due diligence to assure the health and effectiveness of the corporation. The Board has the power to govern the affairs and property of the corporation, in keeping with policies it establishes that define the Board’s scope of authority and limitations.
General Job Description
- Be informed on the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, values and policies of House of Hope CDC. Learn about House of Hope programs, clients, funders, finances, operating environment, and challenges.
- Participate in at least two activities annually that provide interaction with House of Hope residents.
- Respect confidentiality of program participants in perpetuity.
- Understand the responsibilities, processes and make-up of the Board and its committees. Develop productive relationships with other Board members. Help Board evolve as governance team.
- Attend and actively participate in regular Board meetings as well as such special meetings and retreats as may be scheduled.
- Participate actively in at least one Board committee.
- Identify and recommend future candidates for Board and committee positions.
- Avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest. Demonstrate due diligence, good faith, prudent judgment, honesty, transparency and openness on behalf of House of Hope in Board meetings and other activities.
- Contribute hands-on personal expertise not available for staff, when requested, on specific internal House of Hope projects.
- Make a personal financial donation to House of Hope that is significant for you.
- Support House of Hope fundraising activities and encourage financial support through personal, business and community contacts.
- Be an advocate for House of Hope in all personal, business and community circles.
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| Languages: |
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English |
| Human Services: |
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Comprehensive Social Services
Homelessness
Housing
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| Public, Societal Benefit: |
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Community Development
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| Skills and Expertise: |
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Marketing / Sales
Nonprofit
Public Relations
Written Communications
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