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Board Member for International Non-Profit

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ORGANIZATION: RUKUNDO INTERNATIONAL INC

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Job Description

The Board Members must be familiar with Rukundo International’s programs and mission and remain up to date on the laws regarding the 501(c) status of non-profit organization, employee law, and other pertinent legal and financial information.

Principal Responsibilities

  1. Stays in touch with other board members.
  2. Attends all meetings as scheduling may permit.
  3. Attends to assigned or volunteered duties.
  4. Remains active during discussions by contributing to the information, ideas, debates, plans, and bringing related information to the table.
  5. Willingly volunteers and accepts appointments for public fundraising activities and supports and encourages the fundraising team.
  6. Presents a professional attitude to the public
  7. Reviews the organization’s budget and financial reports
  8. Formalizes policies in regard to travel, meetings, and board member expenses that may be reimbursable
  9. Helps identify prospective donors and opens doors with introductions.
  10. Cultivates donors and asks for contributions, when appropriate.
  11. Recruits and votes on new board members, assisting in filling key positions when terms are expired.

Qualifications

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong fundraising skills
  • Qualified Degree or Equivalent Experience
  • Articulate
  • Committed to the message of Rukundo International.
  • Strong strategic thinking and long-term vision capability
  • Works well with minimal supervision
  • Collaborative spirit

Time Commitment

10-15 hours/month, at leisure

Attendance at quarterly fundraising events

Quarterly Board Meetings

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About RUKUNDO INTERNATIONAL INC

Location:

9601 Shadow Oak Drive, Montgomery Village, MD 20886, US

Mission Statement

Rukundo International (RI) empowers Kabale, Uganda's most vulnerable populations with educational and economic opportunities that lead to self-sustaining communities.

Description

Founded in 2014, Rukundo International (RI) is dedicated to the overarching goal to empower women and children in Kabale, Uganda, acting as a partner and advocate, to ensure they have the basic human resources necessary to reach their full potential and to be successful. RI is also dedicated to fostering global awareness between individuals in the US and Uganda, providing opportunities to authentically learn about new cultures and develop meaningful relationships with those outside their community.

Our Impacts

  • Close to 3,000 Ugandans with access to safe water through installation of four water sources
  • 50 vulnerable boys who are "off the streets" due to our boys soccer program
  • 136 students enrolled in the Rukundo Preparatory School
  • 1,165 girls graduated from the Girls Empowerment Program
  • 57 students participating in the Scholars Program
  • 22 women participating in the Women’s Cooperative to gain extra income for their households
  • 100+ children engaged in our weekly Community Center programs

RI is currently partnered with Kyanamira - a small, rural community in Southwest Uganda - to create holistic, sustainable programs that provide opportunities for education, nutrition, hygiene, social development, & economic success. Working collaboratively with local government officials, community leaders, and the people, RI helps orphans, financially distressed families, and at-risk youth within the community.

CAUSE AREAS

Board Development
Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Board Development, Children & Youth, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

DATE POSTED

November 19, 2024

SKILLS

  • Resource Development / Management
  • Donor Management
  • Fundraising
  • CSR / Volunteer Coordination
  • Community Outreach

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