Dear community members and friends,
The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA) is seeking nominations for its Governance Board. Ideal candidates will strengthen CAIR’s civic engagement efforts, add to the organization’s legal expertise, and/or broaden our community’s reach.
This is an exciting opportunity to help drive CAIR’s mission of enhancing the understanding of Islam, protecting civil liberties, and empowering American Muslims.
Help lead CAIR-SFBA into the future by nominating a colleague or yourself to join the CAIR-SFBA Governance Board. The Governance Board will review all nominations and follow up with candidates selected for follow up interviews.
Sincerely,
Michelle Lee
President, CAIR-SFBA Governance Board
Board Member Responsibilities
The Board works directly with the Executive Director to provide guidance to the local organization and grow strategic operations.
Responsibilities Include:
- Actively championing CAIR’s vision and mission by building relationships with local community members and partners and supporting CAIR events
- Driving strategic and operational initiatives related to the Board member’s area of expertise
- Offering thought leadership regarding CAIR’s strategy and day-to-day operations
Board Terms and Participation:
- Board Members will serve a three-year term to be eligible for reappointment for one additional term. Board meetings will be held monthly at CAIR-SFBA’s headquarters in Santa Clara. Board members are expected to participate in board meeting and attend the annual retreat.
Fundraising:
- Board Members will consider CAIR a philanthropic priority and make annual gifts commensurate with their capacity. Board members will also help fundraise for the organization.