(Photo above courtesy of NeighborImpact)
NeighborImpact is seeking individuals to serve on the Board of Directors and its committees. NeighborImpact is the region’s largest nonprofit social services provider. The agency anticipates three vacancies on its 15 member board in 2015.
Economically disadvantaged applicants and those who work with the economically disadvantaged are invited to apply. (Economically disadvantaged individuals earn 80 person of the area median income or less. Area-media income is $47,500 for a family of four in Deschutes County. The amount is less for smaller households and single-person households.) Vacancies are anticipated in seats representing Deschutes and Jefferson Counties. Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
NeighborImpact administer approximately $16 million annually to provide food, energy assistance, weatherization, housing, financial and home ownership education, and preschool services to people, regardless of income, throughout Central Oregon.
The agency’s budget is approximately one-third federal funding, one-third state funding and one third-private funding. Previous experience in governance is not necessary. Training will be provided. Service on the board is uncompensated, but reasonable travel and childcare expenses will be reimbursed. Individuals who serve as a NeighborImpact board or committee member play a significant role in building success and in changing families’ lives by supporting NeighborImpact in its service to the community.
A board and committee volunteer application and information packet may be obtained by contacting Nancy Gibson at 541-323-6537 or nancyg@neighborimpact.org. An application may be filled out and submitted online at https://secure.jotform.us/form/52715514671152
Scott Cooper
Executive Director
541-323-6502
scottc@neighborimpact.org
www.neighborimpact.org
