Board Member at Paws and Claws

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Paws and Claws Cat Rescue is a community-based, mostly volunteer-run organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming cats in need. Our mission is to improve the lives of homeless and abandoned cats through compassionate individualized care and to build community for individuals.

Position Summary: The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and financial health of Paws and Claws Cat Rescue. Board members are expected to provide leadership, governance, and support to ensure the organization's mission and goals are achieved. Board members work collaboratively with fellow board members and the organization’s leadership team to guide and enhance the effectiveness of the organization.

Currently, we are specifically seeking attorneys, fundraisers, and individuals with extensive nonprofit experience.

Responsibilities:

• Governance: Attend board meetings, review policies, and ensure legal and ethical compliance.
• Financial Oversight: Approve budgets, monitor financial health, and support financial reports, projections and decks.
• Fundraising: Help with donor cultivation and fundraising events. Provide personal contacts to solicit donations.
• Community Relations: Represent the organization and promote its mission.
• Board Development: Assist with recruiting and orienting new board members

Qualifications:

• Passion for animal welfare and community nonprofit building
• Leadership experience, preferably in non-profits
• Knowledge of governance and financial oversight
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate.
• Fundraising and board experience is a plus

The Paws and Claws board of directors meets quarterly in person at Paws and Claws Cat Rescue in Evanston. Occasional additional meetings via zoom. Terms are two years with additional terms possible