Leaders on Board Summer 2020 Newsletter
This is LT's quarterly newsletter designed to help LT alumni interested in board service identify and connect with nonprofit organizations that are recruiting new board members.

Below is information about nonprofits that are recruiting volunteers to serve on their boards of directors.  Whether you are new to board service or a seasoned pro, we hope you will review the listings below. Feel  free to forward this email to your friends and colleagues who are interested in board service.

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LT Alumni Database Success Story

H ave you updated your profile in the LT Alumni Database? We regularly use the database to match alumni with board opportunities. Here's one testimonial:

"As the Chairperson for the Salal Credit Union Board, I was looking for a way to connect with a broader group of qualified business and community board candidates. Sue Bennett, Executive Director of Leadership Tomorrow, helped us identify candidates through their alumni database. We interviewed two potential candidates (both LT alumni) to fill one vacancy and liked them both so much that we asked both to become board members!"  - Joe LePla
Peer-Learning Opportunity
BoardTalks™
 
BoardTalks™, designed by Janet Boguch, LT'89, is a unique learning opportunity offered to board members from all types and sizes of nonprofit organizations who meet in a confidential and collegial setting to discuss board best practices, solve problems,  set goals, and most importantly, be bolstered and actively supported by a cohort of like-minded professionals. Learn more here.
Nonprofit Organizations with Board Openings

Read the board job descriptions for contact information and additional details about the opportunity. Please contact nonprofits directly. 

Ada Developers Academy
Ada Developers Academy is a non-profit, tuition-free coding school for women and gender diverse adults. Located in Seattle and serving industry partners in Western Washington, Ada has trained over 400 professionals since 2013, with 95% of graduates securing full-time software development jobs within 90 days of graduation. Read the board job description  here.

After School All-Stars
After School All-Stars is one of the leading national after-school program providers in the country. Our comprehensive school-based programs combine academics, enrichment, and health and wellness activities to help students build the knowledge and skills they need to succeed, both in school and in life. Read the board job description  here.

Bike Works
Bike Works promotes the bicycle as a vehicle for change to empower youth and build resilient communities . Founded in 1996, we support youth to lead healthy, productive lives; we make biking accessible and affordable; and we further both the ethic and practice of environmental stewardship. Read the board job description here and access the board application here.

Bridges Stage Company
Bridges Stage Company, a multi-ethnic theatre company, is dedicated to building awareness, understanding and acceptance of all people and cultures through programs that explore our similarities and celebrate our differences in the hope of bringing us closer together. Learn more  here.

Child Care Resources
Child Care Resources improves all children's access to high quality early learning experiences by engaging with families, caregivers, and communities. Embedded in Child Care Resources' daily work is identifying and addressing racism so that all children thrive in their early learning environments. Read the board job description here.

Children's Alliance
The Children's Alliance is the leading statewide anti-racist advocacy organization for Washington state's 1.6M children. Together with our more than 9,000 individual members across the state, we mobilize Washington's communities to speak up for kids, drive accountability, and direct legislative change that prioritizes the health and well-being of kids. Learn more here and access the board application here.

Communities in Schools Seattle
Communities in Schools Seattle is part of the nation's leading dropout prevention organization, working in public schools to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We provide access to opportunities, resources and support for communities of color by recognizing and eliminating historical barriers, and recognizing current needs, context and situation. Read the board job description here.

Everyone for Veterans
Everyone for Veterans improves the lives of veterans by connecting people and local businesses to provide free services or goods. Our vision is to come together as a community for our veterans. Read the board job description here and the board application here.

Family Law CASA
Family Law CASA's mission is to advocate for children from low-income families in high-risk custody cases involving allegations of domestic violence, addiction, mental illness and other safety concerns so children have the best possible chance for a safer, more secure home life. Read the board job description here.

Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS)
FIUTS is recruiting members for our Board of Trustees (BOT) who are passionate about our mission to advance international understanding and interested in making an impact through citizen diplomacy. Read the board job description  here or contact Era Schrepfer, Executive Director at  [email protected].

Friends of the Children
Our mission is to impact generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors-12+ years, no matter what. Our vision: That one day all children will have a long-term, consistent relationship with a caring adult who believes in them. Read the board job description here

Friends of FSH Research
Friends of FSH Research a 501(c)(3) organization is working to impact the lives of those affected by FSH Muscular Dystrophy by financially supporting FSHD research. Read the board job description here.

Friends of the Seattle Public Library
Friends of The Seattle Public Library is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to promoting the Seattle Public Library as an essential institution of society. Access the board job description and application here. Interested applicants can contact [email protected] or [email protected].

Hunger Intervention Program (HIP)
Our mission is to increase food security for underserved populations in North King County through nutritious meals, educational programs, and advocacy. We seek board members who are passionate about food justice, understand the importance of working with a racial equity lens, and value continued learning. Read the board job description here.

IF Project
Our mission statement is:  Together, through the power of storytelling, education and bearing witness, we transform ourselves, our families and our communities to dismantle systemic barriers to end institutionalized racism and mass incarceration. Read the board job description here. Interested applicants can contact Executive Director, Andrea Anderson, or Board President, Renee Hopkins.

King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC)
KCSARC is determined to create a world without sexual violence. Our services empower survivors and communities, shift cultures, shape policy and hold systems accountable. We are the trusted resource across King County and our work has a state-wide impact. Read the board job description here.

Our vision is that every student in Washington state has access to an excellent public education that provides an equal opportunity for success. LEV is committed to a reimagined education system that meets the needs of every student. We are seeking new board members for both our 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Learn more here.

Lighthouse for the Blind
We empower people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities by creating diverse, sustainable, and meaningful employment opportunities. Read the board job description here.

The Max Foundation
Our mission is to increase global access to treatment, care, and support for people living with cancer. We are looking for a Board Treasurer. Learn more here.

Montessori Education for Life - Pacific Crest School
Montessori Education for Life combines the child's natural love of life and learning with the values of hard work and self-discipline. Our students graduate with a capacity for self-knowledge, independence, and the ability to chart their course to adulthood. Read the board job description here.

North East Seattle Together (NEST)
NEST is a virtual village which functions similarly to a senior center for 13 neighborhoods in Northeast Seattle. Our vision is to build and sustain a community where neighbors engage with and support one another through the transitions of aging. Our mission: a community connecting neighbors with each other and with resources to age successfully in the place they call home. Read the board job description here and direct inquiries to [email protected]

Northwest Girlchoir
Northwest Girlchoir transforms the lives of girls and young women through outstanding musical education, dynamic choral performances, and an enduring community. Our vision is a world where everyone is transformed by the beauty of choral music and the power of women's voices. Read the board job description here.

PeaceTrees Vietnam
PeaceTrees Vietnam  heals the legacy of war by removing dangerous explosives, returning land to safe and sustainable use, promoting peace and cultivating a brighter future for the children and families of Vietnam through education and economic development programs. Read the board job description here.

Plus One Foundation
The Plus One Foundation mobilizes resources to inspire hope and enrich the lives of those affected by neurological conditions and educate the community about related issues. Read the board job description here.

Sail Sand Point
Sail Sand Point's mission is to bring the joy and life-enhancing benefits of sailing and small boats to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Sail Sand Point offers a wide range of camps for youth and classes for adults, as well as boat rentals through our open boating program. Read the board job description here.

School's Out Washington (SOWA)
SOWA started more than 30 years ago with a focus on strengthening the quality of youth development and childcare programs and has grown to become a statewide advocate, trainer, grantmaker, and system-builder for the field. We are guided by our commitment to racial equity and vision for an
expanded learning ecosystem that advances equity for youth in poverty and youth of color. Read the board job description here.

the Service Board
the Service Board (tSB) mentors teens to conquer personal and cultural challenges through outdoor adventure, environmental and social justice education, and public service. As a youth-led organization, our vision is to build community around strengthening youth capacity, amplifying youth voice and increasing access to opportunities for leadership and development. Read the board job description here and access the application here.

SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve
SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve acquires and restores critical lands to permanently protect and steward dwindling wildlife habitat while engaging and educating all. SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve's vision is to cultivate a resilient community that values and embraces ownership of our shared environment. Read the board job description here.

Sound Generations
Sound Generations is a comprehensive non-profit organization serving older adults and adults with disabilities in King County. Established in 1967, we support almost 60,000 people and those who care for them annually on their aging journey through community connections and accessible services. Read the board job description here and the application here.

Tiny Trees Preschool
Tiny Trees Preschool uses outdoor classrooms to make a quality education in reading, math, and science accessible for families and to give children a joyful, nature rich childhood - one full of play, wonder, and exploration. Read the board job description here.

University District Food Bank
For almost four decades, the University District Food Bank has provided Seattle families, from Capitol Hill to Lake City, with the groceries they need to prepare nutritionally balanced meals at home (7,150 households in 2019).  Our mission is to build a hunger-free Seattle by providing our neighbors with reliable access to healthy food and life-changing resources. Read the board job description here.

University Family Y - YMCA of Greater Seattle
Our mission is to build a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in mind, body, and spirit. Read the board job description here and contact information here.

University Tutors of Seattle Schools (UTSS)
UTSS pairs college and adult tutors with public schools to support underserved students and their teachers, thereby improving educational outcomes and providing meaningful jobs in our community. Read the board job description here.

Urban Artworks
Urban Artwor ks' mission is to engage youth and communities in the creation of public art that inspires connections and honors their voices. Read the board job description  here .

Women's Business Incubator's (WBI) 
WBI's vision and mission is to achieve gender equity in entrepreneurship, in the workplace, and at home. Through the WBI's premier program, The Inc Coworking and Playschool, working parents are able to access affordable, flexible, high quality childcare on-site with a coworking community. . Read the board job description here.
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