Board of Directors Application

Position Description

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Cal RCV is a nonprofit organization that works to make our elections more representative by promoting Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). We seek board members who will bring their talents, passion for democracy, respect and empathy for others, and commitment to lifting up the voices of all Californians.

 

What you can expect as a Cal RCV board member:

• You will work with a dynamic group of like-minded leaders who are working to improve democracy in California.

• You will play a key part in supporting and evaluating the executive director (or hiring when applicable), ensuring that the organization always has strong leadership and vision.

• You will work together with other board members to develop plans and strategies that will shape the programming, finance, and overall direction of the organization. 

• You will learn and share knowledge about Ranked Choice Voting and the elections landscape of California.

• You’ll help ensure that the organization has adequate financial resources to carry out our mission. This includes an annual “give or get” fundraising goal of at least $2,500. 

• You will play a key role in overseeing the organization’s activities so that the board and staff are always compliant with any appropriate legal and ethical requirements.

• You can expect to volunteer 6-8 hours per month toward board activities.

• You will serve at least 1 full-year term on the board (up to a maximum of four terms).

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You have experience with one or more of the following:

• Networking relationships with electeds and/or nonprofit leaders in California

• Fundraising (for nonprofits and/or campaigns)

• Political & campaign strategy

• Grassroots movement building

• Volunteer organizing

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About the California RCV Institute & California RCV Coalition

Cal RCV is made up of two affiliated nonprofit organizations: the California RCV Institute, a 501(c)(3) that works to make our elections more representative by educating voters, elected officials, candidates for office, and election administrators about Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). Together with the California RCV Coalition, an affiliated 501(c)(4), which promotes RCV by lobbying and campaigning for ballot measures enacting RCV. We seek board members who will bring their talents, passion for democracy, respect and empathy for others, and their commitment to lifting up the voices of all Californians. Learn more about us.

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Does this sound like you? 

 

If you are interested in this opportunity please complete the application below and we’ll be in touch to get to know you better!