What are the responsibilities and job description for the Board Member position at Onward Eden Prairie?
Join Onward's Board and Help Shape What's Next
Onward is seeking a new board member to serve a three-year term beginning in January 2027 and help guide the organization’s mission to support young adults facing homelessness or housing instability. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds or individuals with lived experience with housing instability. We encourage candidates who are eager to take an active leadership role in advancing Onward’s growth, sustainability, and impact.
Applications will be accepted through July 20, 2026.
Onward Governing Principles
- Values: Compassion, Collaboration, Community
- Vision: All young adults in our community have a safe place to live, learn and launch.
- Mission: Help young adults who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability by providing stable housing and support.
Board Structure
- The Board of Directors consists of no more than 12 individuals.
- Directors serve for a term of three years and are elected so that approximately one-third of the directors are elected each year. Directors may serve up to two terms.
- Board officers include President, Vice President/Immediate Past President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
- The Board currently meets from 6:30-8:00 pm on the first Monday of each month. The majority of meetings are held in person in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
- Board members also serve on committees that report to the Board of Directors. Primary committees currently include: Operations, Finance, External Relations, Development, and Governance
- Board members are not compensated for their services.
Board Duties
The Board of Directors is legally and ethically responsible for all activities of the organization. To this end, board members:
- Determine how the organization will carry out its mission through long and short-range planning.
- Adopt an annual budget and provide fiscal oversight.
- Evaluate board performance and overall performance of the organization in achieving its mission.
- Establish policies for the effective management of the organization.
- Monitor and evaluate programs, outcomes, impact, and performance of the organization.
Board Responsibilities/Expectations
- Prepare for, attend, and actively participate in all board meetings.
- Serve on at least one committee.
- Participate in fundraising efforts.
- Participate in other programs and events.
- Serve as an ambassador of the organization by knowing the mission and sharing the story, enhancing the organization’s public image, and cultivating supporters.
- Make an annual gift (according to each member’s circumstances) to achieve 100% board giving.
Time Commitment
Board members typically spend 5-12 hours per month, including attending monthly board meetings, committee meetings, and completing work outside of board meetings.
Apply to Join Onward’s Board
If you're interested in serving, please complete our board application form: https://forms.gle/MW8FdKsbdxaCUgmp6
More Information
For questions or more information, email us at onwardep@gmail.com and visit www.onwardep.org to learn more about our work.