Please review carefully this profile and the board member roles/responsibilities when considering these board openings. Latinos LEAD will contact you for a preliminary interview if you meet the qualifications. Applications from strong candidates will be forwarded to the nonprofit organization for consideration.
Disabilities, Nonprofits, Philanthropy
Marketing, Construction, Finance, Info Technology; Community/Public Affairs"
AbilityFirst™ stands for, and alongside, people with developmental disabilities and their families. We create a welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued. Our first consideration is always for the well-being of our participants, and — through the mutual trust that we share — each person is supported to achieve his or her personal best. At AbilityFirst we look beyond disabilities, focus on capabilities and expand possibilities.
AbilityFirst™ provides a variety of programs designed to help people with disabilities achieve their personal best throughout their lives. We do this by: creating targeted programming to help an individual successfully transition from childhood to adult life.
Major Responsibilities of Board Members:
Be informed about AbilityFirst’s programs, services, and how they address the needs of our participants ·Actively participate in board and committee meetings expressing points of view based on experience and expertise · Actively participate in the organization’s funding efforts by identifying and soliciting donors
