Elms Family and Community Services (EFCS) is recruiting for its Advisory Board seats: Development/Fundraising, Finance, Grants & Contract, Education, Health, Legal, Marketing, Retail, Social Services and Technology. These are volunteer (unpaid) roles that serve as advisors to the organization.
EFCS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, located in Macomb County, Michigan. We service youth, families and individuals in the City of Detroit, Macomb County and surrounding areas. We aim continuously to provide services, resources and support that will enable under-represented families, individuals and youth to overcome social, economic, educational and other barriers in which they face by gaining and sustaining successful outcomes in life. We do this through our support services, programs and community projects.
Summary of Board Advisor Role:
Assist in steering the organization to success. Represents the organization in public matters and provides helpful perspectives and solid ideas. Support the organization’s goals and objectives. Provides guidance, expertise and serves as a mentor to the organization’s Board of Directors.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides strategic advice and expertise the organization needs to reach its goals.
- Guides the organization’s board leadership in specific subject matters.
- Provides wise counsel regarding myriad issues that the organization may be facing.
- Promotes the organization in the community.
- Assists in expanding the organization’s network through event planning.
- Connects the organization to new audiences.
- Gives feedback regarding latest techniques, knowledge, hacks, and trending industry information.
- Assists the organization in staying on top of industry trends. (e.g. streamlining customer service based on new services, tailoring revenue generating products and messages to reach a wider audience, etc.).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Demonstrate strong Development/Fundraising, Grants & Contract, Education, Health, Legal, Marketing, Retail or Social Services skills.
- Strong skills in advising executive leaders.
- Ability to collaborate with team members and drive results.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of nonprofit laws and regulations, marketing strategies and/or grants and contracts.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Education, Finance, Social Work, Marketing, Technology, Juris Doctor or other relevant degrees.
- 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience serving in a Board of Directors or Board Advisor role is preferred.
Time Commitment
Successful candidates must be available to attend monthly or quarterly Board of Directors meetings and 1:1 meetings with the chief executive officer as needed.
Total monthly commitment of approximately 2-5 hours.
Term: This is a 1-2 year term position.
All volunteer and Board members must complete a background check. Click RESPOND in the upper right corner of the screen and you will be prompted to complete the background check questionnaire. This may open a second window.
Please visit our website at elmsfamilyandcommunityservices.org to learn more about us.
