Board Member

Sierra Executive Solutions, Inc. (SES) is a 3rd party recruiting for a non-profit organization's Member of the Board of Directors located in Reno, Nevada. This position is a volunteer unpaid Board of Directors position and is remote-hybrid and part-time. The hiring organization is Rebuilding Together Northern Nevada (RTNNV). The Board Member selected will reside in Northern Nevada. For more information on the non-profit organization, see website: www.rtnnv.org.

Mission of the organization: Repairing homes, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives

Vision of the organization: Safe homes and communities for everyone

Position Description:

The Board Member will support the work of Rebuilding Together Northern Nevada (RTNNV) and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by RTNNV’s CEO, the Board Chair, and the other Board members, the Board Member-CEO relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected.

Specific Board Member responsibilities include:

Leadership, governance and oversight

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Board Chair as they develop and implement RTNNV’s

strategic plan. Know RTNNV’s mission, policies, programs, and needs.

• Follow RTNNV’s bylaws, policies and board resolutions.
• Review outcomes and metrics created by RTNNV for evaluating its impact and regularly measure its performance and effectiveness using those metrics.
• Read and understand RTNNV’s financial statements.
• Review agenda and supporting materials prior to Board and committee meetings and comment on minutes and reports.
• Approve RTNNV’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions.
• Be informed of and meet all legal and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Contribute to an annual performance evaluation of the Board Chair and CEO.
• Assist the Board Chair and the CEO in identifying and recruiting other Board Members.
• Partner with the Board Chair and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out.
• Represent RTNNV to stakeholders; act as ambassadors for the organization.
• Ensure RTNNV’s commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities RTNNV serves.

Fundraising

• Annually give and/or raise $2,500.00. This allows RTNNV to credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals.
• Actively participate in fundraising for RTNNV.

Board terms and participation

• Serve a 3-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for one additional term.
• Attending a minimum of three of the four board meetings; attend important related meetings such as annual planning retreats, annual meetings, special events and activities, and self-evaluation process.
• Serve on committee(s) and take on special assignments.
• Volunteer for and be willing to accept assignments and complete them on time.

Additional responsibilities

• Sign an annual conflict of interest policy certificate; disclosure and update it during the year, if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of the organization.

Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• Be passionate about RTNNV’s mission
• Have a 2 year track record of other board leadership roles or providing leadership to RTNNV on its committees
• Ability and willingness to attract other well-qualified, high-performing Board Members
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of our low-and-moderate-income community members

Service on RTNNV’s Board of Directors is without remuneration.