Board Openings

To post a current board or committee opening, email SaraCollier@cnpchatt.org! 

• The Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition, Inc is currently seeking someone with financial/accounting experience to serve on the Board of Directors as Treasurer.

  Responsibilities would include a monthly board meeting to report to the Board the current financial situation of the Coalition and to Chair of the Financial Committee.

  One year commitment for Chair. Three year commitment for Board
  

  Organization information:

  Founded in 1995, the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition’s mission is: "To serve as the region's leader in advocating, planning, and maximizing funding and resources for homeless services."

  For more information, please visit www.homelesscoalition.org

  For more information, please contact Gina Turley at ginaturley@aimcenterinc.org.
  
  

• The GRAAB Coalition of Bradley County of actively looking to fill five vacancies on our Board of Directors and several Committees. We are also looking to fill the position of Treasurer for the Board of Directors.

  Our coalition Committee vacancies include the following: (1) Youth Serving Organizations, (2) Law Enforcement, (3) Religious or Fraternal Organizations, (4) Healthcare and
  (5) Other Organizations involved in reducing substance abuse. Each representative will be actively involved in organizational activities and introducing strategies to help reduce or eliminate substance among youth and adults. These are all volunteer positions.
  
  The mission of our organization is to bring together concerned members of the community and service providers to facilitate lowering the misuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs as well as other addictive behaviors in Bradley County by providing effective education, recovery, and support for youth, families, and the community. We are currently addressing the issue of prescription/over the counter drugs and inhalants through the Drug Free Communities Support Program grant. The GRAAB Coalition is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
  
  For more information, please contact Tanya Southerland at tanya@graabcoalition.com or (423) 472-5800.
  
  
• The St. Andrews Center is looking for a few business professionals that are interested in helping us continue to positively impact the Highland Park Community by joining our board of directors. We have over 20k square feet and house over 12 non-profit organizations that serve the needs of the community. This is a unique opportunity where lending your expertise just once a month can benefit an entire community. To learn more, please contact Kate Warren at kate.warren@st-andrewscenter.org or by phone at 423/314-6659.
  
  
• STS (Special Transit Services) is a nonprofit agency that provides special transit services to elderly, disabled, and low-income persons that need transportation to access medical, educational, job training, childcare and referrals to supportive services. STS has a board opening for a member with a strong communication and marketing background. For more information please contact Mary Ellen Galloway at Meg.fpg@epbfi.comor 423-756-3891.
  
  
• The GRAAB Coalition of Bradley County of actively looking to fill vacancies on our Board of Directors and several Committees. We are also looking to fill the position of Treasurer for the Board of Directors.
  
  Our communities vacancies include the following: (1) Youth Serving Organizations, (2) Law Enforcement, (3) Religious or Fraternal Organizations, (4) Healthcare and
  (5) Other Organizations involved in reducing substance abuse. Each representative will be actively involved in organizational activities and introducing strategies to help reduce or eliminate substance among youth and adults. These are all volunteer positions.
  
  The mission of our organization is to bring together concerned members of the community and service providers to facilitate lowering the misuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs as well as other addictive behaviors in Bradley County by providing effective education, recovery, and support for youth, families, and the community. We are currently addressing the issue of prescription/over the counter drugs and inhalants through the Drug Free Communities Support Program grant. The GRAAB Coalition is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
  
  For more information, please contact Tanya Southerland at tanya@graabcoalition.com or (423) 472-5800.
  
  
• Autism & Behavior Services is looking for additional people to serve on the board of directors. We are looking for energetic people who are wiling to contribute time and resources to this non-profit. In particular, we are looking for people with experience in fundraising, marketing, and grant writing. Commitments of board of directors includes adding meetings once a week, contributing both work and time, and serving a three year term. For more information about this 501-c(3), go to www.autismbehaviorservices.org or contact Laura Forkum Berryhill at (423)664-0903 or laura.forkum@gmail.com

• Family Promise of Greater Chattanooga, a transitional day and overnight shelter program for homeless families with children and adolescents has board openings for the following board positions:
• • Development/Fundraising
  • Physical plant (architect, engineer)
  • Human Resources

Family Promise of Greater Chattanooga's mission is to help homeless families become stable, employed, housed and self-sufficient.Interested candidates contact Mary Ellen Galloway, Executive Director at Meg.fpg@epbfi.comor 423-756-3891.

• Educate Us, Inc is recruiting for open board member positions to serve on the Board of Directors and Standing Committees.  There are also opportunities to serve as Project Leader on current projects.  We are looking for board members with a passion for youth and education.  Current skill sets desired include project management, marketing, fundraising, financial planning, public relations, and business plan development.  The basic commitment involves active participation in monthly meetings and additional time commitments to achieve organizational goals.
  
  Educate Us, Inc. is a grass-roots, 501-C3 non-profit organization with a focus of advocacy and parent education on matters affecting the quality of education received by disabled youth.  Educate Us offers advocacy training and information covering IDEA laws, state regulations governing special education, IEP development and identification of public services and programs.  Educate Us provides services and programs designed to enhance and address disparities in the areas of technology, literacy, authorship, workforce readiness, and education.Interested persons should contact Jennifer Jackson at 423-544-9651 or educateusall@gmail.com.

• The Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee seeks professionals in Chattanooga to serve on its board of directors to help with the governance of the organization. The purpose of the board members is to ensure that the Epilepsy Foundation meets its corporate responsibilities and works in the most effective manner to achieve its mission. Qualifications include a commitment to the epilepsy movement. Commitments include attending six meetings a year and contributing both time and at least $100 annually to the organization. Board members serve a three year term. Benefits include professional development, networking and knowing that you are helping a great cause. If you are interested, please contact Executive Director Mickey McCamish at (423) 634-1771 or at mmccamish@epilepsy-setn.orgfor an application.
  Check out our website here: www.epilepsy-setn.org.

• The Chattanooga Film Society is a newly incorporated group dedicated to elevating the film culture in Chattanooga with a five year goal of launching a major film festival here. We are looking for board members who have a passion for film and who have expertise, connections and/or resources in the following areas:  fundraising, marketing, event coordination and arts management. Please contact Dave Porfiri if interested. dpvision@yahoo.com, 423-894-8927.
  
  
• St Andrews Center is seeking board members with a financial background/skills to join the board in 2011. St. Andrews Center is a faith-based, urban, multi-cultural center founded in 2004 that serves as a catalyst for arts and education, faith and food initiatives, and civic engagement. The board meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm. For more information contact: joseph.madida@st-andrewscenter.org

• The Board of Pro Re Bona Day Nursery is seeking board members in the areas of IT, Special Grants, and Construction.  
  • Basic Info:         
  •  Location: 1707 Dodds Avenue        
  • Serves children ages 6 weeks to 12 yrs.        
  • Board meets every other month from 1-2:30p.m. (4^th Monday), excluding July and August         
  • United Way Agency        
  • Managed by Children’s Home/Chambliss Shelter        
  • Presently serves 60 children  
  • Contact Donna Stone at 757-5551 or stone_donna@chattanooga.gov if interested. 

• Four Points Inc. is currently looking for board members with a strong connection to North Georgia, a commitment to children and families and with skills in marketing, public relations, and fundraising.  However, if you feel you have other strengths and have a desire to serve, please contact us so that we can talk about service.  They presently have a very small board and are looking to double in size in the next year and want to make sure that we nominate people who are committed to working and serving our agency and its clients. Contact Melissa Gifford at melgifford@mindspring.com or 706-638-1555 for more information.

• PAR (Preparation Assessment Response) Foundation is currently seeking community members to actively serve on their Board of Directors.  Prior board training or prior board service is preferred but not essential if accompanied with passion and energy.  Experience in the areas of board management, marketing, community connections and funding are needed. PAR’s mission is to actively provide urgent Psychological Crisis and Disaster Services through Preparation, Assessment, and Response. Responding locally while thinking globally. To learn more about the PAR Foundation, visit their website, www.parfoundation.info.
  If you are interested in serving on the board, please contact Sam Bernard at  423-322-3297 or sambernard@comcast.net .