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Board of Directors Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in the APA’s Board of Directors.

Since 1922, the APA’s mission has been centered on bringing people and pets together. We accomplish this through pet adoption, wellness initiatives and services, educational programming, and community outreach. The APA also engages volunteers, supporters, and partners to maximize resources and reach.

The APA is looking for dynamic, collaborative, passionate, caring people to share their expertise by joining our Board of Directors. We are seeking members who have the following qualities:

Knowledge and experience that will support the business operations of the APA
Willingness to dedicate time and resources to the success of the APA
Ability to help the APA make new connections with community partners and supporters
Ability to cultivate relationships, provide stewardship, and solicit support for the APA
Enthusiastically dedicated to integrating social justice issues, such as anti-racism, into our animal welfare goals and mission
Knowledge of anti-racism, anti-oppression, and equity with experience building safe and equitable spaces

In alignment with our organizational values of anti-racism, equity, and inclusivity it is our intention to have a Board which reflects the diversity of the community we serve.

Specific Board Responsibilities:

Oversee the APA’s organizational and strategic plans and ensure the APA is being properly managed in accordance with its mission
Provide important fiscal oversight, including reviewing and approving an annual budget and ongoing review and approval of financials
Assist with the cultivation of new relationships, including soliciting support from potential community partners and supporters

Commitment:

Board members direct and lead the APA’s vision, mission, and values and work in collaboration with the CEO and other members of leadership. The Board provides strategic guidance and organizational/fiscal oversight.

Board members serve voluntarily for terms of three years. The Board meets every other month with committee meetings occurring in the months when there is no Board meeting. Each Board member is expected to actively participate in at least one committee.

If interested in being considered for the APA Board of Directors, please complete the Board of Directors application below. Please note that if there are no current openings, your information will be retained for future opportunities.

Thank you for your interest in serving on the APA’s Board of Directors. Our passionate Board of Directors work closely with leadership and staff to further our mission of bringing people and pets together. Please complete this application in full. If you prefer to have a conversation with our CEO or a member of our Executive Committee first, please complete the questions marked with an asterisk and someone will be in touch soon.

We appreciate your willingness to share your time, talent, and expertise with us!

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Board Application

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What is your main area of expertise and/or profession?

Where did you learn about the APA Board of Directors opportunity?

Naturally, we have to ask, do you have pets? We’d love to know what kind of pets, their names, and if you’ve adopted from the APA!

What motivates you to serve on the APA Board of Directors?

Please share a little bit about yourself.

Please explain your personal commitment to and involvement in animal welfare, social justice, or other causes that could help support our mission as well as our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the APA.

What excites you most about APA’s work and how do you envision yourself supporting our mission?

Please tell us about the community where you live/work, as well as your networks and how those things can help the APA.

Please describe your background or experience in marketing, financial management, business, education, advocacy, data analysis, fundraising, HR, and/or experiences with anti-racism, social justice, diversity and inclusion, or other fields that may be valuable to the APA. We value lived as well as professional experience.

Have you served on a Board previously? If so, please share the organization and any committees or roles you served in.

Anything else you would like us to know?

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