Board Member Application

All prospective board members should be mindful of the seriousness of serving as an officer on a nonprofit board of directors. The collective board, individual directors/trustees, and volunteers owe fiduciary duties to the nonprofit organization with which they serve.

Exercising fiduciary duties means that board members have duty to act with care and in the best interest of the organization and remain loyal to its mission as opposed to acting in their own interest. The board of directors, as a body, must be on one accord and work to promote the nonprofit’s mission as set forth by the organization’s bylaws. (This is a remote volunteer board member position).

Serving on a board of directors is a huge deal. Serving on a nonprofit board of directors will expand your skill set. Just by being involved, you’re sure to learn more about marketing, governance, finance, branding, recruiting volunteers, interacting with community officials and community members, and much more.

Some additional benefits include,

* Helping others in the community

* Networking with other professionals

* Gaining valuable leadership experience

* Being listed with the IRS and Secretary of State’s office as a certified officer with authority given from the state to ensure and oversee the charity mission

* All donations, student sponsorship fees and member dues are a tax write-off

* All paid fundraising dues are a tax-write-off

* 1-2 hours paid work leave per week (in some cases) if you inform your employer that you serve on a board and have board duties

* Certified volunteer hours certificate

To apply, please fill out the following application and a representative from the Board will be in contact with you.

Name

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Are you authorized to work in the United States? Must be a USA resident (Please check one)

Email:

Cell Number:

Home Number:

Work Number:

Current Occupation:

What's your highest level of education? (Select one)

Enter the Major/Minor of your degree program

Please list the Affiliations, Organizations and/or Memberships to which you belong:

1. What interests you about serving on the dfoww Inc. Board of Directors?

2. What are your previous experiences with non-profit organizations?

3. Have you served (or are currently serving) on other nonprofit boards? If so, please name the organizations and your role? What do you enjoy most about serving on a non-profit board?

4. How much time will you be able to commit to board activities per month?

5. How good are you at taking directions form those in leadership roles and following directions? (Provide an example of how you reacted when you were asked to complete an assignment with an attached deadline).

6. If you are appointed to the board of directors, will you serve with integrity and adhere to the nonprofit's bylaws? (Explain your answer)

7. How do you think you can help dfoww Inc. in fulfilling its mission?

8. What do you desire to get out of your time serving on the dfoww Board of Directors?

9. The dfoww Board of Directors is an active board in which members are expected to communicate. Do you have the time and resources to be an active member of the board? (Please Check One)

10. Board members are required to pay board dues which are $250.00 per year. I understand that if appointed to the Board of Directors, I will be required to pay in full $250.00 dues upon receipt of an official letter of determination? (Please Check One)

11. Board members are required to ensure the nonprofit charity organization's mission is carried out in a productive way. Will you provide oversight? (Please Check One)

12. I understand that all board members are required to raise funds via fundraising methods? (minimum $50/month).

13. I understand that all board member dues, fundraising dues, and student sponsorship fees are a tax write-off with the IRS, but will not be refunded by DFOWW Incorporated should you resign from a board member position?(Please Check One)

14. Serving on a nonprofit Board of Directors is a very serious responsibility, will you take your fiduciary duties seriously? (Please Check One)

My signature below acknowledges that I have answered the above listed questions truthfully, and that I understand the seriousness of serving as a member of dfoww, Incorporated Board of Directors. Please type your signature in the space provided below (Full legal name required).

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