Board of Directors Interest Application

The job of the Board of Directors is to focus on the mission and outward vision of YWCA
Dayton with an emphasis on strategic leadership, proactivity, and long-term impacts.
The Board’s specific contributions are unique to its trusteeship role and necessary for
proper governance and management.

Responsibilities

Serve as an ambassador for the YW mission in line with YWCA USA standards
Determine and carry out YWCA Dayton policies and programs
Ensure YWCA Dayton policies and practices reflect the organizational commitment to
racial, ethnic, cultural, and age diversity;
Control operating funds and capital assets for the use and benefit of YWCA Dayton
Maintain accounting standards and solvency in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles
Operate in compliance with applicable law
Assume final responsibility for personnel policies and the employment of the CEO
Ensure that YWCA Dayton participates in peer review and accreditation processes

Benefits

YWCA is the world’s oldest and largest multicultural organization for women. Since 1870, YWCA Dayton has been a convener of women’s voices – lifting up their needs, triumphs, and challenges so that together, we all rise. When you add your voice to this legacy of leadership, you’ll also:

Strengthen your public profile and community connections
Gain experiences and skills you might not get to practice elsewhere
Attend exclusive YWCA Dayton events and leadership development

This board is a team that works well together, embraces the YWCA mission, and helps me learn from others' experiences to grow as an individual."

Jane Marx

Nomination Process

The Nominating Committee presents Board nominees to the full Board of Directors in advance of the last regular meeting prior to the Annual Meeting of the Association, which is held each year on the last Tuesday in June. To be considered, please submit the form below and we will be in touch per this schedule.

Board of Directors Application

Personal Information
First Name*
Last Name*
Middle Initial
Home Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Home Phone
Mobile Phone
Personal Email
Date of Birth*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Spouse's Name (if applicable)
Professional Information
Employer (if retired, please note)
Title or Position
Work Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Work Phone
Work Email
Preferred Contact*
- Personal
- Work
Educational Background
High School (Name & Degree Received)*
College (Name & Degree Received)
Post-Graduate (Name & Degree Received)
Other (Name & Degree Received)
Professional Background
Please list community boards or commitments you currently have, noting the organization name, your role, and the date (MM/YY) joined.
Please list your past volunteer service, noting the organization name, your role, and the dates (to and from) you participated.
Please list two professional references, including their name, relationship to you, organization, title, and phone.
Mission Commitment
What does the YWCA mission mean to you?*
What professional experience and skills would you bring to the YWCA Dayton Board of Directors?*
What would you expect from YWCA/the Board to make your experience worthwhile?*
After reviewing the Board member responsibilities, would you be willing to meet them as a member of the Board?*
- Yes
- No
- Unsure
Please choose one:*
- I am interested in meeting with the Nominating Committee to further explore an appointment to the YWCA Dayton Board of Directors.
- I am not available at this time, but please contact me again in 1 year.
- I am not able to commit to a YWCA Dayton Board position, but have an interest in participating on a YWCA committee.
Optional Information
YWCA Dayton is required to identify board members by ethnicity, race, gender, and age, in keeping with federal grant funding requirements. Supplying this information will also assist YWCA Dayton in evaluating its diversity plan to achieve greater diversity on its Board of Directors. Providing this information will not adversely affect your opportunity to serve on a committee or the Board, and this information is processed separately from the application. Completion of this section is entirely voluntary and remains confidential. YWCA Dayton does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in employment or in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services, and activities.
Gender
Age
Race
If you have a disability, please note the type here. This information is used to ensure reasonable accomodation and representation on the Board.
Agreement & Signature
Consent

By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete. I understand that if I am accepted as a Board member, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by me on this application may result in my immediate dismissal.

Board of Directors Interest Application

Responsibilities

Benefits

Jane Marx

Nomination Process

Board of Directors Application

Personal Information

Professional Information

Educational Background

Professional Background

Mission Commitment

Optional Information

Agreement & Signature

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