Board Application

Board Member Application for Volunteer Position Openings

Please answer the following questions to help us get to know you better, assess your candidacy for the NWGCA board of directors, and find a best-fit role for you on our board:

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Full Name *

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Phone Number *

Home Address *

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School District (if applicable) *

Please read NWGCA's mission, and then write 1-2 paragraphs in response to each of the following questions.

What inspires or motivates you to contribute to NWGCA's mission? *

Have you ever served on a volunteer nonprofit board before? *

Please tell us about your background. What are your skills, talents, passions, or relevant work experience? *

What is your experience advocating or researching the needs of gifted children? Do you participate in any gifted groups in your local area? *

What volunteer position/role would suit your talents and passions the best? Why is this volunteer position a good fit for you?

Current open roles in our board are:

Newsletter Co-Chair/Co-Editor
- Identifying and collating content for newsletter, using Constant Contact as our newsletter editing/mailing platform, creating and sending four or more newsletters annually
Website Co-Chair/Co-Editor
- Adding events to website, maintaining timely/current web content, using Weebly as our website editing platform, easy drag & drop, no programming required
Regional Events Co-Chair
- Event planning/coordination for online and in-person events
Board Member Engagement Chair
- Ongoing recruitment of new board members, encouraging more socialization/sharing/partnership among current board members
Membership Chair
- Planning strategy & execution for increasing outreach/membership in our free mailing list & Facebook, transcribing e-mail addresses on signup sheets into constant contact from in-person events
Diversity & Equity Chair
- Driving equity initiatives, becoming a subject matter expert in diversity & equity issues as they relate to giftedness, including race, low-income, LGBTQ, English language learners, etc.
Corporate Governance Chair
- Ensuring compliance with nonprofit, government rules, maintaining bylaws, educating board members as to the responsibilities of a non-profit board member, etc.
Giving Chair
- Send thank yous and receipts to donors

We are open to ideas for other roles! What is your passion project? What skills do you bring?

Please tell us which role(s) would be most appropriate for you and why. *

We expect all board members to contribute 30-50 volunteer hours per year, through occasional (3-4 per year) board meetings, our annual board weekend retreat in September, participating in email conversations, and whatever projects/events you contribute to. Board members are expected to contribute significantly to at least one event or major project per year. Other board members will cheerfully provide support, coaching, and relevant history to help get you started, partner with you, and keep you going strong!

Can you commit to serving on the NWGCA board for at least three years, and fulfilling all of the board member responsibilities (see note above)? *

Please provide two references who can speak to your ability to work in groups, your ability to organize and/or projects and/or events, and/or other relevant work or volunteering experience.

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Reference #2 Name: *

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