Brave Step

Brave Step is seeking committee members who are passionate about our mission and able to contribute skills, knowledge, and experience to grow our programs, and community connections to expand our reach.

Estimated commitment: 5 hours a month.

A brief description of the available committees are as follows:

Vision Committee – The Vision Committee is responsible for the health, operations and development of Brave Step’s governance structure. This committee oversees all Board activities, including recruitment and administration. In addition to the management of governance, the Vision Committee interfaces with the Executive Director to ensure the ongoing development of the Board of Directors is aligned with Brave Step’s strategic direction. The Board Secretary typically chairs or co-chairs this committee.

Operations Committee – The Operations Committee oversees all internal and operational issues, including fiscal management, human resources, asset management, facilities and infrastructure. This committee is responsible for managing the fiscal health of the organization and providing oversight for human resource decisions, among other tasks. The Operations Committee interfaces with the Executive Director, who is responsible for direct management of staff, such as the Case Manager. The Board Treasurer typically chairs or co-chairs this committee.

Outreach Committee – The Outreach Committee leads all external relations activities, particularly related to setting the strategy for marketing and communications efforts, public relations and fundraising-related relationship development. The Outreach Committee interfaces with the Marketing and Communications Director and Volunteer Director. This committee is responsible for developing strategies for all Board outreach and working with the Executive Director to oversee board engagement in outreach and resource development activities. The Board President typically chairs or co-chairs this committee.

Committee schedules vary based on purpose and leadership. At a minimum, it is expected that the committee will meet in four or more times a year, often more when warranted, in person whenever possible or as circumstances warrant.

The following is an illustrative and not exhaustive list of required or desired qualifications, and general responsibilities.

Roles and Responsibilities

Prerequisites

• Passion and loyalty for our cause. We need passionate advocates who are willing to roll up their sleeves and do whatever it takes to help Brave Step grow.
• Committee members need to have an ability and the time to work for this mission.
• A knowledge and skillset that fits our growth trajectory is important.
• Committee members are expected to give to Brave Step in a way that is meaningful to them. For some members, time alone is appropriate. All will be expected to increase our donor base.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage in the committee work, leading and volunteering as needed. Work could include strategic planning, document(s) creation, community outreach, etc. Seeking ways to strengthen the organization by maximizing your skillset is expected.
• Suggest improvements to ensure Brave Step is utilizing best practices.
• Serve as a positive advocate for Brave Step within the community and assist the organization in gaining community support by leveraging personal and professional contacts whenever possible.
• Prepare for each meeting by reading material distributed prior to the meeting.
• Maintain knowledge of current programs.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

The ideal candidate would have one or more capabilities and qualities that fit within one of the committees outlined above.

Such skills or knowledge may include, but is not limited to:

Accounting, CPA, etc.

• Board member identification and recruitment
• Constituency building
• Fundraising
• Human resources
• IT
• Marketing and communications
• Project management
• Public relations
• Special events
• Strategic direction and development

To Apply

Complete Brave Step’s Volunteer Application at https://forms.monday.com/forms/5dadcf95c333afb800875f11d23bf6c9?r=use1.