Dear Rosewood Community and Partners,
The team here at The Rosewood Initiative is taking COVID-19 and our responsibility to the community very seriously. After much deliberation, we have made the difficult decision to close the center and cancel gatherings until further notice.
Dear Rosewood Community and Partners,
The team here at The Rosewood Initiative is taking COVID-19 and our responsibility to the community very seriously. After much deliberation, we have made the difficult decision to close the center and cancel gatherings until further notice.
Dear Rosewood Community and Partners,
The team here at The Rosewood Initiative is taking COVID-19 and our responsibility to the community very seriously. After much deliberation, we have made the difficult decision to close the center and cancel gatherings until further notice.
Dear Rosewood Community and Partners,
The team here at The Rosewood Initiative is taking COVID-19 and our responsibility to the community very seriously. After much deliberation, we have made the difficult decision to close the center and cancel gatherings until further notice.
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join our Board of directors!
Interested in being part of Rosewood’s work to build community in East Portland? We are growing our Board of Directors! Please consider joining us! We are seeking a diverse slate of candidates who have passion, skills and/or experience in legal, development, sales, or human resources, as well as East Portland business owners.
Board requirements, roles, & responsibilities
About The Rosewood Initiative:
The Rosewood Initiative is a place based nonprofit located in East Portland, Oregon, on SE 141st & Stark Street, that has been implementing neighbor-led strategies since 2009.
Our community is beautiful and resilient but under-resourced and financially burdened. One of the most diverse areas in the state, 28% of neighbors were born outside the US and over 140 languages are spoken. Nearly 9% of our area is home to Black Portlanders compared to just 2% of Oregon, many of whom have been displaced by gentrification.
Historic disinvestment has left our neighbors without adequate public systems; these inequities deprive our community from access to economic opportunities, healthcare services, recreation, and social decision making processes. The Rosewood Initiative was founded to address these inequities.
Mission: Building a safe, healthy, and vibrant community where neighbors can thrive together.
Theory of Change: As a community anchor, The Rosewood Initiative will foster community building and be a resource hub for East Portlanders most impacted by systemic exclusion. We strive to improve access to support systems that foster economic stability and upward mobility, health and wellness, and community resilience across East Portland neighborhoods.
2024 board member recruitment priorities include East Portland business owners, or those with expertise in legal, development, sales, or human resources.
Requirements:
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Board member terms are two years, with the opportunity to be reappointed
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Minimum attendance is 75% of all board and committee meetings
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Actively participate in one or more standing committees
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An annual financial donation at a level that is meaningful to you
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Attend and actively participate in four Rosewood program events
Previous board experience is an asset but not required; orientation and trainings are provided to ensure members are comfortable and knowledgeable in their role
Roles
The Rosewood Initiative’s Board of Directors have both an individual and collective role.
The Role of the Individual
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Care - acting with common sense and using informed judgment
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Loyalty - putting the interests of the nonprofit organization first and being fair in all dealings
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Obedience - being faithful to the mission, following the governing documents, and complying with state and federal laws.
The Role of the Collective
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Governance - Adopting and practicing processes for making and implementing decisions
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Steward Mission - Ensuring meaningful progress toward achieving Rosewood Initiative’s mission
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Ambassador - Maintaining the trust of stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the greater community
Responsibilities
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The Responsibility of the Collective
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Bylaws, Policies, and Reports - ensuring the completion of governance tasks and establishing checks and balances including internal financial controls
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Fiscal Health and Adequate Resources - play a role in fundraising and financial management including approving the annual budget and ensuring the organization is well resourced
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Board Development - self-assessments, seeking improvement, and holding each other accountable
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Employ the Executive Director - hiring, supporting, and advising the Executive Director who takes the organization’s vision, operationalizes it, and manages the organization’s operations and staff.
The Responsibility of the Individual
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Board Meetings: Attend and actively participate in at least 75% of board meetings.
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Committee meetings: Attend and actively participate in at least one board committee.
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Executive - lead board governance; establishing checks and balances, streamlining decision-making and supporting Executive Director
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Development & Finance - lead the board in fundraising and financial management including approving the annual budget and ensuring the organization is well resourced
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Strategy - lead the board in achieving long term objectives of the organization, leveraging available board development trainings for internal skill building
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Continuous Learning: Stay informed about the organization’s work through active participation and stay abreast of nonprofit governance best practices & industry trends
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Collaboration: Work collaboratively with fellow board members and the organization’s Executive Director, maintaining a respectful and constructive environment.