Connecting individuals and families with mental health resources, development, and community in the Antelope Valley and beyond.
Now Accepting
Board Applications
Live Oak Mental Wellness Project is seeking dynamic, passionate board members to help us continue to grow our startup nonprofit organization into a life-changing resource for residents of the Antelope Valley.
Our ideal candidate will supportively contribute their own ideas and skills to help Live Oak Mental Wellness Project fulfill its mission of connecting AV residents with resources, development, and community in pursuit of our vision that our clients will successfully integrate mental wellness strategies into daily life and be planted and deeply rooted in the right social community to enable them to thrive.
A startup organization is a lot of hard, detailed work,
and we need informed, committed Board members working alongside us to be successful!
We are now accepting applications for the position of:
Our Goal:
To continue to increase the diversity of our board in the areas of
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race/ethnicity and gender
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professional backgrounds, skills, and experiences necessary to meet our strategic and operating needs
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views, perspectives, and approaches to problem solving.
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An Ideal Candidate will
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be a champion for Live Oak Mental Wellness Project in the Antelope Valley and beyond.
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dedicate time, resources, and fundraising efforts to aid us in our mission.
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be respectful of the input of others.
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be willing to evaluate and overcome any latent biases to ensure strongest growth of our organization and support of our clients.
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listen closely and supportively ask hard questions that will make us better equipped to further our mission.
Commitment:
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5-10 hours per month, including:
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Regular quarterly Board meetings lasting 90 minutes--6:30-8:00 p.m. the first Monday of January, April, July, and October--and using Robert’s Rules of Order
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Committee Meetings on regular meeting "off months" to allow Board members to meaningfully engage in their efforts to support Live Oak
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Special Board Meetings as needed
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Self-driven and group-based professional development
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Preparing for all meetings in advance by reading agendas and supporting materials
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Willingness to actively fundraise with the Board of Directors with the goal to “give or get” (through personal donation or network fundraising) $5k or more annually per board member, in addition to supporting grant writing efforts, to increase the impact of Live Oak.
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Foster community connections to further the mission of our organization
Governing Board Responsibilities
Board Culture
To create a strong, trustworthy, and trusting team, we have adopted Brené Brown’s “BRAVING” acronym to guide our interactions: BOUNDARIES: Setting boundaries is making clear what’s okay and what’s not okay, and why. RELIABILITY: You do what you say you’ll do. On our Board, this means staying aware of your competencies and limitations so you don’t overpromise and are able to deliver on commitments and balance competing priorities. ACCOUNTABILITY: You own your mistakes, apologize, and make amends. VAULT: You don’t share information or experiences that are not yours to share. We need to know that our confidences are kept, and that you’re not sharing with us any information about other people that should be confidential. INTEGRITY: Choosing courage over comfort; choosing what’s right over what’s fun, fast, or easy; and practicing your values, not just professing them. NONJUDGMENT: We can ask for what we need, and you can ask for what you need. We can talk about how we feel without judgment. GENEROSITY: Extending the most generous interpretation to the intentions, words, and actions of others.
Leadership, Governance, and Oversight
The Live Oak Mental Wellness Project Board of Directors is a governing board responsible for: - Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by Live Oak Mental Wellness Project for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics; reviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings - Approving Live Oak Mental Wellness Project’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities - Contributing to an annual performance evaluation of the Executive Director - Assisting the Executive Director and Board of Directors in identifying and recruiting other Board Members - Partnering with the Executive Director and other Board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out - Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments - Representing Live Oak Mental Wellness Project to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization - Ensuring Live Oak Mental Wellness Project’s commitment to a diverse Board and Staff that reflects the communities the organization serves
Board terms/participation
Live Oak Mental Wellness Project’s Board Members will serve a two-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for one additional term. Board meetings will be held quarterly, committee meetings will be held in "off months," and special meetings will be scheduled as needed.
Qualifications
Selected Board Members will be aligned with Live Oak Mental Wellness Project's mission and vision. They may have achieved leadership stature in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. Their accomplishments will allow them to attract other well-qualified, high-performing Board Members. Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications: - A commitment to and understanding of Live Oak Mental Wellness Project’s beneficiaries - Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals - Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of Antelope Valley residents
Member-at-Large
Members-at-large support the work of Live Oak Mental Wellness Project by meeting all general expectations of a member of the Board of Directors. This position is well suited for those who are passionate about the work of the organization and is a great starting place for those who are new to serving on a board.
Apply
for our Board!
Please take the time necessary to answer these questions thoughtfully. If you have any questions of your own, please feel free to reach out to us at connect@LiveOakMentalWellnessProject.com
We will reach out soon to schedule your interview.
Thank you for your interest in supporting our growing organization in this critical way; we look forward to getting to know you!