Board Member

Hope Collaborative Board Member Position Summary

Hope Collaborative is seeking dedicated individuals to serve on its Board of Directors. Board members play a vital role in guiding the organization’s mission to serve youth through trauma-informed programs such as Public School Outreach (PSO) and Diversion initiatives, while mobilizing the church to serve the community.

Meeting Commitment:

• Attend four regular board meetings annually (one per quarter)
• Be available for up to two additional meetings if needed

Board Responsibilities: Board members share responsibility for:

• Charting strategic direction
• Identifying short- and long-term organizational needs
• Approving the annual budget
• Ensuring financial, legal, and ethical integrity
• Supporting the fulfillment of Hope Collaborative’s mission

Board Member Commitments:

As a Board member, I commit to:

• Care – Acting in the best interest of Hope Collaborative
• Loyalty – Prioritizing the organization and avoiding conflicts of interest
• Respect – Engaging in open, thoughtful dialogue with fellow members

I will:

• Attend all Board meetings unless excused; prepare and participate actively
• Stay informed about Hope Collaborative’s programs and impact
• Participate in key events (e.g., Annual Celebration, Volunteer Luncheon, Diversion Graduation)
• Complete and honor the annual Conflict of Interest Information Form
• Recommend potential new Board members
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Assist in donor appreciation and outreach
• Complete the annual Board self-assessment in May
• Make a personal financial contribution annually, based on my means
• Serve on at least one Board Committee in the future

Statement of Faith Summary:

All Board members are required to affirm Hope Collaborative’s Statement of Faith, which reflects our Christian foundation and values. In summary, we believe:

• The Bible is the inspired and authoritative Word of God
• God exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
• Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, whose life, death, and resurrection provide salvation
• Regeneration by the Holy Spirit is essential for salvation
• The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live godly lives
• There is a resurrection for both the saved and the lost
• Believers are spiritually united in Christ, with equality across race, gender, and class
• Life is sacred from conception to natural death; marriage is a lifelong union between one man and one woman