Prospective Board Member Application
This application allows the Edina ABC Foundation (Edina ABC) Board of Directors to select new Board Members who best fit the needs of the Edina ABC Board. Before applying, please read the information below.
Background:
Edina ABC is a local chapter of the national A Better Chance (ABC) program and has been in operation since 1972. We provide highly motivated, academically successful middle and junior high school students of color with the opportunity for an excellent high school education. Our students come from families with limited income who live in areas without high performing high schools, which limits their access to a rigorous college-preparatory education. While in the Edina ABC program our students live in a house in Edina together with resident staff and attend Edina High School. 99% of our students go on to college, and in 2005 we became the first ABC program of our kind to graduate 100 students.
Board Member Expectations:
Who We’re Looking For:
The Edina ABC Board values diversity among its members, including diversity in background and personal and professional skills and experience. We are looking for Board Members who will be engaged and who have the time and commitment to be effective stewards of Edina ABC’s program, resources, and mission. Our specific needs in terms of skills and experience change from time to time depending on current Board composition, however, we are always in need of individuals with interest in fundraising, those with financial and/or legal expertise, those with marketing and communications backgrounds and those with experience working with youths from diverse backgrounds.
How to Apply:
Fill out the below form so we can gather some information about you. Please note that all Board Members are required to pass an annual criminal background check and sign a conflict of interest form.
Background:
Edina ABC is a local chapter of the national A Better Chance (ABC) program and has been in operation since 1972. We provide highly motivated, academically successful middle and junior high school students of color with the opportunity for an excellent high school education. Our students come from families with limited income who live in areas without high performing high schools, which limits their access to a rigorous college-preparatory education. While in the Edina ABC program our students live in a house in Edina together with resident staff and attend Edina High School. 99% of our students go on to college, and in 2005 we became the first ABC program of our kind to graduate 100 students.
Board Member Expectations:
- Support the mission and values of Edina ABC
- Work collaboratively as part of a hands-on team with common goals
- Use skills and experience for the benefit of Edina ABC
- Prepare for and participate actively in monthly board meetings, our annual gala, and other fundraisers, events and projects, at an average of 5-10 hours per month depending on events and activities
- Attend at least 2/3 of all board meetings annually
- Stay informed about Edina ABC goals, operations, and needs
- Exercise good judgment and oversight to ensure that Edina ABC is financially and programmatically sound and always operating in the best interest of our students
- Meet minimum expectations for participation in fundraising and/or donations
Who We’re Looking For:
The Edina ABC Board values diversity among its members, including diversity in background and personal and professional skills and experience. We are looking for Board Members who will be engaged and who have the time and commitment to be effective stewards of Edina ABC’s program, resources, and mission. Our specific needs in terms of skills and experience change from time to time depending on current Board composition, however, we are always in need of individuals with interest in fundraising, those with financial and/or legal expertise, those with marketing and communications backgrounds and those with experience working with youths from diverse backgrounds.
How to Apply:
Fill out the below form so we can gather some information about you. Please note that all Board Members are required to pass an annual criminal background check and sign a conflict of interest form.
- Why are you interested in joining the Edina ABC Board?
- What other board/committee/volunteer experience do you have?
- What personal and/or professional skills and experiences do you have that will benefit Edina ABC, and how do you envision using them on our behalf?