August 13, 2024

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.

Governance Board Member Application