Open Board Member Positions:

General Board Member Position

We are looking for a committed board member to serve on our organization's governing body. The board member's responsibilities include advising on strategic plans, participating in evaluations, and monitoring its financial affairs. You should also prepare for board meetings, attend them regularly, and actively participate in them.

To be successful as a board member you should have leadership experience and strong diplomatic skills. An outstanding board member will be passionately committed to the organization's mission.

Our Mission:

Fur-Ever Friends of North Carolina’s mission is to prevent neglect, abuse, cruelty, and exploitation of all animals and ensure their interest and well-being are fully, effectively and humanely protected by an informed and caring society. Fur-Ever Friends of N.C. is committed to keeping pets with their people in loving and safe homes.

FFNC is a growing nonprofit organization, we have several programs that support our mission including Fix Forsyth, our Pet Food Pantry & Share the Warmth events, the Rico Fund which helps pay vet bills for sick/injured animals, and community education and advocacy.

Position Responsibilities:

• Knowing the organization's mission, programs, policies, and needs.
• Preparing for meetings by reviewing the agenda and supporting documentation.
• Regularly attending board meetings and participating actively and conscientiously.
• Keeping up with issues and trends that affect the organization.
• Participating in the evaluation of operations and executives.
• Approving audit reports, budgets, and business decisions.
• Contributing to the development of policies and strategic plans.
• Understanding the organization's financial affairs and ensuring fiduciary responsibilities are met.
• Ensuring the organization complies with legal requirements.
• Maintaining confidentiality on all internal organizational affairs.

Qualifications:

• A passion for helping improve the well-being of animals in our community.
• Previous nonprofit or business experience in leading and managing people and projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• The ability to work within a team.
• Knowledge of the organization and the relevant industry.
• Sufficient time availability for board duties.