Board Member
The Good Deed Project

Board Member

Name: Board Member
Address: 1310 South 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89104, United States

Our mission	The Good Deed Project is a sustainability-focused, volunteer-fueled organization that provides life-transformative, safe and healthy living environments for the most vulnerable in our community. We offer critical-need home rehabilitations, renovations, repairs, accessibility retrofits and aging-in-place modifications – and provide no-cost furniture and home essentials – to address basic and emergency needs for low-income households and those transitioning from homelessness or other dangerous situations. We’re on a mission to enrich living environments, build stronger and more resilient communities, and develop the potential of our volunteers, donors and partners to have a greater impact on the overall health of individuals and their families, fostering self-sufficiency and independence for thriving futures in Nevada.

Our board	The Good Deed Project started as a pro-bono project in 2014 — a full renovation of domestic violence shelter S.A.F.E. House — and has grown into a community-wide resource with a holistic approach to our vision of safe and healthy living for all! Our priority is the stability and strength of health and home, and we believe everyone deserves an opportunity to flourish. Our Board of Directors helps drive that vision and supports our mission of helping Nevadans in need, one good deed at a time.Board members advise the executive director on the direction of The Good Deed Project, advocate for the nonprofit in social and business settings, and provide insight on specific topics.

Position	Salary: Unpaid/volunteerLocation: Remote, with occasional in-office meetingsDescription: The Good Deed Project is seeking a medical professional to serve on its volunteer Board of Directors to support and advance our mission and the holistic approach to our vision of safe and healthy living for all.The person in this role will offer insight to the executive director and staff on medical-related service enhancements (such as aging-in-place initiatives), in addition to other general board duties. References are required.

Desired skills *required	Board, Business Development, Communications, Diversity/Inclusion, Fundraising, Grants

When	Varies

Where	Remote, with occasional in-office meetings

Commitment	1 to 3 hours/month

Donation	We strive for 100% board giving, but have no strict guidelines around financial contributions.

Requirements	Board members should have strong community connections and networks; access and knowledge about individual, corporate and foundation resources; good people skills and an engaging personality. Responsibilities: Attend quarterly Board of Directors meetings Advocate for The Good Deed Project Create networking opportunities for Good Deed Project staff Help onboard sponsors and donors Advise the executive director on matters presented to you Support The Good Deed Project’s fundraising initiatives through financial contributions and/or sharing on your social media channels Participate in volunteer opportunities when available Attend Good Deed Project events such as the Good Deed Spring Brunch and Volunteer & Donor Appreciation Event Be available for occasional speaking engagements and/or media interviews Preferred Experience: Prior board experience Familiarity with nonprofits, their structure and issues they may face Donor relations for corporation or organization Community involvement

On-boarding	Mandy and the board will provide adequate orientation and onboarding to make newcomers comfortable to support the organization's mission.

Additional Info	Founded in 2014, The Good Deed Project is a sustainability-focused, volunteer-fueled 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides life-transformative, safe and healthy living environments for the most vulnerable in our community. We offer critical-need home rehabilitations, renovations, repairs, accessibility retrofits and aging-in-place modifications – and provide no-cost furniture and home essentials – to address basic and emergency needs for low-income households and those transitioning from homelessness or other dangerous situations. We’re on a mission to enrich living environments, build stronger and more resilient communities, and develop the potential of our volunteers, donors and partners to have a greater impact on the overall health of individuals and their families, fostering self-sufficiency and independence for thriving futures in Nevada. Find out more at www.thegooddeedproject.org.