The Board Member will support the work of Greater Steps Scholars and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by Greater Steps Scholars’ Executive Director, the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Specific Board Member responsibilities include:
●Leadership, governance and oversight
● Serving as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director as she develops and implements Greater Steps Scholars’ strategic plan
● Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by Greater Steps Scholars for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics; reviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings
● Approving Greater Steps Scholars’ annual budget;
● Serving on at least one board committee (marketing, student programs, fundraising)
● Assisting the board chair in identifying and recruiting other Board Members
● Partnering with other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out
● Support fundraising for Greater Steps Scholars by making an annual contribution, supporting/attending fundraising events, and opening doors for the Executive Director to potential donor and sponsorship opportunities.

Board representation needed: Marketing & PR, Financial, Higher Education, Financial Aid, Legal, Fundraising.