Board of Directors

Missions Programs•Plymouth, MN

About The Position

Founded in 1895, Missions Inc. is a private nonprofit human services and housing organization located in Plymouth, Columbia Heights, St. Louis Park and St. Paul, MN. Missions Inc. provides services for those escaping domestic violence, seeking recovery from problematic substance use, experiencing homelessness, or in need of long-term skilled nursing care. The Board of Directors oversees both Missions Inc. Programs and Mission Nursing Home (collectively referred to as “Missions Inc.”), which are incorporated separately but governed by a shared Board and CEO and with established interdependency and intersection in some processes and services. Missions Inc. Programs is comprised of eight programs which provide clinically managed withdrawal management and detoxification, safe shelter, housing, and legal advocacy, among other services. Mission Nursing Home provides long and short-term skilled nursing care to men, many of whom are experiencing problematic substance use and behavioral or mental health issues. Learn more at www.missionsinc.org/aboutus . Mission Statements Missions Inc. Programs provides a collaborative community and safe space where people are empowered to heal and transform their lives. Our vision is a world where every person realizes their worth and lives with dignity. Mission Nursing Home provides a home that reaffirms the dignity and self-worth of men who experience physical or behavioral health challenges, through compassionate, supportive and rehabilitative care. Our values are to: Affirm Human Worth Foster Self-determination Value Diversity and Inclusion Seek Social Justice Board of Directors Information This is an extraordinary opportunity for individuals who are interested in the human services work of Missions Inc. Programs and Mission Nursing Home. Selected Board Members will be those who are eager to engage with Missions Inc. through regular board meeting attendance, creative idea-sharing on board committees, and active contributions to a culture of philanthropy.

Requirements

Have lived/personal or professional experience with skilled nursing care, substance use disorder, homelessness, domestic violence, or immigrant/refugee related work/experiences.
Support the fundraising objectives of the organization, either through granting or securing individual gifts and/or creating revenue-generating relationships with corporations, foundations, or major givers not yet connected to the organization.
Have specialized experience in finance, fundraising, and/or skilled nursing care.

Responsibilities

Prepare for and attend six board meetings per year
Volunteer for one special committee and attend the committee meetings as scheduled
Help spread the word about Missions Inc’s services, activities, events, and volunteer opportunities by sharing relevant information with personal/professional networks
Govern the organization with an equity lens and be willing to challenge personal biases in order to be better stewards for the organization
Review annual budgets and periodic financial statements, and make inquiries to ensure that proper financial controls are in place and functioning
Actively participate in fundraising efforts, including events and campaigns, writing thank you notes or calling contributors as requested, and making a personally meaningful annual contribution to the organization
Act as a steward of the history, values, and principles of Missions Inc. with an understanding and focus on the people we serve, championing the programs, and staying well informed and connected to the organization
Respect the confidentiality of information, including discussions, employee and volunteer information, and other board member information
Disclose conflicts of interest and remove oneself from decisions where they exist
Attend a minimum of 4 of the 6 annual Board meetings and be present for 1-2 ad-hoc meetings annually to discuss specific issues as needed
Ability to pass a background check, as required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid.