CA Chapter (San Jose), Board Member
Company Description
Gift of Adoption is a national charity that provides grants of up to $15,000 to complete the adoptions of children in vulnerable circumstances from the U.S. and around the world. Priority is placed on helping children for whom reunification is not possible and are facing what is possibly their last or only chance at adoption, including those at-risk of separation from siblings, entering foster care, aging-out of an orphanage, or with critical special needs.
Gift of Adoption is the largest provider of adoption assistance grants on a nondiscriminatory basis (without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or marital status). Since inception in 1996, Gift of Adoption has awarded over $23 million to give 6,835 children permanent families and the chance to thrive. Gift of Adoption is recognized by Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance.
Responsibilities
- Raise money and generate awareness for the California Chapter of Gift of Adoption.
- Collaborate with other board members to achieve chapter goals.
- Leverage connections, networks, and resources to support fundraising efforts.
- Recruit one new board member to their chapter team by the completion of each 3-year term.
Qualifications
- Passionate about the Gift of Adoption mission.
- Time and energy to spend 6 hours a month working with board colleagues.
- Experience in event planning, grant writing, or major gifts (optional).
- Willingness to bring unique background, talent, and passion to the table.
Values
- Honor
- Amplify
- Be Scrappy
Next Steps
Gift of Adoption chapter board members serve 3-year terms. Each board member is tasked with recruiting one new board member to their chapter team by the completion of each term. This is a non-compensatory, volunteer chapter board role. Please visit our website www.giftofadoption.org for more information.