Color Me Human Board of Directors Position

 The Organization

Color Me Human is an essential part of the diverse and wondrous landscape of Nevada County, the ancestral home of the Nisenan and now our home, a place worth cherishing and holding in great reverence.

Nevada County is a microcosm of the Sierra range, and its citizens are a mix of the urban transplant, the adventurous suburban, and the die-hard rural. We choose to honor the past, live peacefully and in prosperity in the present and together build a future worthy of this place and ready for our children, who are coming up right behind us and deserve the very best we can give them.

Our Mission:

We Celebrate, Elevate, Educate, and Advocate to create a safe, equitable world for Black, Indigenous, People of Culture, and LGBTQ+ folks.

 

The Board Role

Being a member of our non-profit board provides an excellent opportunity to give back to the community while using unique skills and expertise to support a critical need. Board member candidates are required to attend two Board Meetings as guests before being considered. The board term is 2 years, with a second 2-year term option.

Responsibilities of the Color Me Human Board

  • determining the mission and purposes of the organization

  • selecting and evaluating the performance of the chief executive

  • strategic and organizational planning

  • ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management

  • fundraising and resource development

  • approving and monitoring the organization’s programs and services

  • enhancing the organization’s public image and visibility

  • assessing its performance as the governing body of the organization

Expectations of Color Me Human Board Members

  • know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs

  • faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements

  • serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission

  • leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to achieve the organization’s mission fully

  • give a meaningful personal financial donation

  • help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing and can influence public policy

  • prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings

  • participate fully in one or more committees or events

  • follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions

  • sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings

  • maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of the organization

Committed, passionate, and skillful board members strengthen an organization like Color Me Human and, in turn, the future of our community for all.

 If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please get in touch with tpepper@colormehuman.org.