Interested in Joining Our Board?
Help Us Write the Next Chapter
We are looking for builders to help write the next chapter of our story. With so much need, and so much opportunity, we are looking for the just-right group of entrepreneurial leaders to advance us toward our mission and vision.
The Role of the Board
Stewards the mission, vision, and strategy of the organization
Evaluates the performance of the Executive Director and approves compensation
Oversees financial planning and budgeting and ensures the organization’s financial health
Raises funds to support the organizations’ mission and supports the CEO and Development Director in achieving the organization’s fundraising goals
Continually cultivates new board directors
Fosters relationships with new strategic partners that advance the organization’s mission
Champions the work of Rainier Athletes in the community
The desired Board candidate:
Shares a belief in the transformational power of a “connected community”
Is committed to elevating the voices of students and families who have been historically marginalized
Has prior working experience as a voting member on a non-profit board 3
Models the core values of Self-discovery, All Voices Valued, and One Team as they interact with RA team members, our families, and the community as a whole
Holds an entrepreneurial mindset, is energized by creating and building new things, and has experience guiding an early-stage organization
Has financial capacity and is committed to prioritizing Rainier Athletes in their philanthropic giving
Is respected and influential locally
Has experience leading equity or social justice causes, especially in education, sports, or youth development
Is data-driven with an appreciation of qualitative and quantitative measures of success