Mary’s Pence

https://www.maryspence.org

Mission of the Organization Mary’s Pence invests in women across the Americas by funding community initiatives and fostering collaborations to create social change.

Sector Public, Societal Benefit

Skills or experience we are seeking in a new board member

 Development / Fundraising – donor acquisition, grant writing
 Accounting, Legal, Governance and Human Resources

Requirements of the new board member

 Two face-to-face board meetings per year (Thursday evening to Sunday noon, cost of travel is provided, locations vary)
 Committee membership, meeting virtually, 4-10 times per year
 Financial donation that is meaningful to you
 Enthusiasm for spreading the word about the work
 Three year term, renewable for 3 years
 Willing to work within anti-racist and anti-oppressive frameworks and actively engage in ongoing learning about these frameworks alongside members of the staff and board

Board's Primary Functions

 Provide strategic direction
 Ensure healthy governance
 Ensure financial stability
 Support staff implementing the mission
 Act as an ambassador for the organization and the work

Contact Information Katherine Wojtan
Executive Director
katherine@maryspence.org