Seed House Project - Board Member

ABOUT SEED HOUSE PROJECT

At SHP, we help unhoused young people understand homelessness as an experience rather than their identity. We offer homes built with dignity and honor in mind to support the shift of what “home” means, starting with the community and incorporating Trauma Informed Designed in our homes. Seed House Project follows an identity-first, housing-second model. 

OUR MISSION

We provide youth a foundation of supportive housing and foster holistic healing to ignite the full potential of everyone’s unique experience.

OUR VALUES:

AGENCY

We embrace the full autonomy of individuals through self-awareness, personal growth, and community support.

ACCEPTANCE

We recognize everyone’s unique and important journey, and we create space to learn and embrace these experiences.

TRUST

We believe in building trust as the stepping stone to strong partnerships. We strive to establish a safe and supportive environment where sharing feels comfortable. We are committed to being honest, transparent, and consistent in our interactions, and steadfast in upholding our promises and commitments.

HEALING

We see healing as critical to restoring a sense of identity, belonging, and community among individuals who have experienced trauma. We strive to provide the support and resources needed to build resilience, restore well-being, and promote hope for the future.

HOPE

We strongly believe in hope as the catalyst to a personal life mission. Homelessness does not start with the absence of a home but rather the absence of hope. We see hope as the seed to long-lasting personal growth.

ABOUT THE BOARD 

We are seeking dedicated individuals to serve on our Board of Directors. As a Board Member, you will play a crucial role in guiding the strategic direction of the organization, ensuring financial sustainability, and advancing our mission. This is a volunteer position that requires a commitment to attend regular board meetings, participate in committee work, and contribute expertise, resources, and networks to support the organization's growth and impact.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Governance: Provide oversight and strategic direction to ensure the organization fulfills its mission effectively and ethically.
2. Financial Oversight: Review and approve budgets, financial reports, and major financial decisions to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
3. Fundraising: Assist in fundraising efforts by cultivating relationships with donors, identifying funding opportunities, and advocating for the organization's mission.
4. Advocacy and Public Relations: Serve as ambassadors for the organization, advocating for its mission and programs within the community and broader network.
5. Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans to guide the organization's growth and impact.
6. Committee Work: Participate actively in board committees (e.g., finance, development, governance) and take leadership roles as needed.
7. Evaluation and Accountability: Monitor and evaluate the organization's programs and activities to ensure they align with its mission and goals.
8. Legal and Ethical Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing nonprofit organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS  

• Passion for the organization's mission and a commitment to its values.
• Previous experience serving on nonprofit boards or relevant professional experience (e.g., finance, fundraising, legal).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and contribute effectively to group decision-making.
• Willingness to dedicate time and resources to fulfill board responsibilities.
• Integrity, ethics, and a commitment to transparency and accountability.

Have questions or want to connect with us? Please contact us at [email protected].