Board Position

 

Currently the Coastal Watershed Council is seeking one new board member. The following is a letter to, as well as additional information for, prospective board members.

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Dear Prospective CWC Board Member:

Hello and good day. Thank you for your time and attention in considering our invitation to join us on the Coastal Watershed Council Board of Directors.

It is an exciting time for the Coastal Watershed Council (CWC), with water quality issues and projects continuing to grow in scope and importance in our Monterey Bay Region and around the state. After a few fiscally and organizationally challenging years, the organization is currently well positioned to continue to grow and succeed in fulfilling its mission:

To preserve and protect coastal watersheds through community stewardship, education and monitoring.

CWC has a well-established baseline of core projects which add value to the community and sustain the organization. We also have an exciting vision of how we can expand our contribution both in our area and to other watersheds all along the west coast.

CWC is currently seeking enthusiastic, committed and service oriented individuals to serve on the our Board of Directors. We welcome the involvement of any interested parties, and are specifically seeking at least one new member with the following skills and interests:

  • Special Events Coordination  – Organize and implement fundraising events
  • Fundraising  – Assist Board/Staff development team with grant writing and fundraising events
  • Legal professional - Human resources, labor, contracting, liability

Please consider joining us in achieving our vision! You are invited to attend one of our upcoming board meetings to ask questions and determine your interest, and we can discuss next steps from there. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincere Regards,

Chie Kawahara
Chair, CWC Board of Directors

 

Individual Qualifications and Responsibilities:

  • Enthusiasm and Integrity
  • Interest in community service and ability to represent the community
  • Willingness to commit time and energy
  • Orientation to the future
  • Special skills (organizational, business, law) or technical and scientific knowledge
  • Ability to analyze issues, create solutions, and make decisions
  • Willingness to accept and support decisions made by the Board
  • Commitment to a sustainable environment

Board Responsibilities

  • Organizational and Administrative
  • Attend all Board Meetings
  • Understand the organization
  • Participate fully in board functions and activities
  • Keep informed
  • Serve on working committees and attend pertinent meetings
  • Interpret CWC to the community and generate interest in the work of CWC
  • Attend public functions as a representative of CWC
  • Willingness to work through Board conflicts
  • Act on political issues which affect CWC and its constituents
  • Policy and Program Development
  • Develop, oversee and evaluate policies
  • Plan creatively for the future; participate in strategic planning
  • Evaluate programs and policies
  • Guide the implementation of programs and policies
  • Maintain fiscal responsibility by reviewing and understanding the financial status of CWC
  • Assure that funds are expended as budgeted and in compliance with the funder’s conditions
  • Fundraising and Support
  • Make a financial commitment to the organization
  • Encourage others to give time and make donations (in kind and monetary) to CWC
  • Raise funds by participating in activities, events, solicitations, and presentations to grantors
  • Work with staff as needed on government and other grants
  • Lead and participate in fund raising campaigns to support the organization. Develop new supporters through networking and outreach