General Description:

Student Success Stores 501(c)3 is seeking a passionate, highly motivated, self-starter to join our Board of Directors! Our mission is to help students succeed in school by providing a free, anonymous place to shop for items that meet their basic needs. We do this by partnering with school counselors, administrators, teachers, and non-profits to open stores in high poverty school districts. Schools provide the space and identified, school personnel to shop with students. We supply products, volunteers, and a look-and-feel to create a space of dignity.  By providing students with the essentials, we aim to ensure that each child starts the school day healthy, confident, and ready to learn.  

Role Responsibilities

The Development Chair is expected to:

• Lead the development committee and facilitate committee meetings 
• Cultivate and steward donors 
• Manage communications with external stakeholders 
• Work with Board President to manage grants, grant timeline, and seek new grant opportunities  
• Work with Development Committee and Board President to recruit new sponsors and manage relations with current sponsors 
• Plan annual fundraiser partnering with other board members

Board Responsibilities: 

Student Success Stores has a unique board that is responsible for governance, management, and daily routine of the organization.  Among other things, the board is responsible for:  

• Strategic and organizational planning  
• Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management  
• Fundraising and resource development  
• Approving and monitoring the organization’s programs and services  
• Enhancing the organization’s public image  

Expectations of Board Members: 

As part of the Board of Student Success Stores, Members are expected to: 

• Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization; fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission  
• Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve the organization’s mission  
• Help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence public policy  
• Utilize your expertise and skills to assist in developing or managing currents practices or frameworks in place 
• Support the organization by advising on topics in which they have expertise or access to helpful resources 
• Participate fully on one committee of the organization. Current committees: operations, fundraising and development, and support functions 
• Time commitment: 10-12 hours a month, which includes: Board meetings, volunteer activities, and committee obligations  

Interested candidates please send resume and cover letter to: recruitment@studentsuccessstores.org