Community Boards operates the longest-running nonprofit conflict resolution center in the United States. We offer a range of affordable conflict resolution and restorative justice programs and services to residents, businesses, schools and communities throughout San Francisco. No one is ever turned away for lack of funds.

Our mission is to empower communities and individuals with the strength, skills, and resources needed to express and resolve conflicts peacefully and appropriately for their culture and environment. To accomplish this, we provide and promote peaceful, collaborative conflict resolution and restorative justice through mediation, conflict coaching, facilitation, trainings, and referrals. Our Neighborhood Mediation Program services are delivered in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and English through our corps of 450+ highly skilled volunteer Community Mediators.

We are a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization registered as Community Board Program, Inc. (EIN: 94-2382967)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Roles & Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Regularly attend Board meetings on Zoom, generally one per month
• Learn the organization’s mission, purpose, goals, policies, programs, services, strengths, and needs
• Hire, oversee, and evaluate the Executive Director
• Actively participate in one Board committee or task group
• Actively take part in setting policy and strategic planning as needed
• Recruit future Board members from diverse communities for the skills and areas of influence needed on the Board
• Be a responsible steward of the Community Boards' legacy and mission with the resources available
• Attend occasional planned events to meet the volunteers and staff of Community Boards, and to celebrate our shared vision

Fundraising Responsibilities

• Make an annual donation to Community Boards via “give and/or get” in an amount between $1,200 - $10,000
• Actively support and collaborate with other board members on activities to meet the board’s annual fundraising goals
• Promote Community Boards' fundraising events and earned income streams

Fiduciary Responsibilities

• Authorize the annual budget on expenditures and income
• Faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements and otherwise help the board fulfill its fiduciary responsibility

Program Responsibilities

• Program oversight and support: oversee and evaluate all programs, support the staff, and be an advocate in the community

Outreach Responsibilities

• Actively promote the organization in the community

Contact: Darlene Weide, Executive Director, dweide@communityboards.org