Color Me Human Board of Directors Position

 The Organization

Color Me Human is an essential part of the diverse and wondrous landscape of Nevada County, ancestral home of the Nisenan and now our home as well, a place worth cherishing and holding in great reverence. Nevada County is a microcosm of the Sierra range, and its citizens are a mix of the urban transplant, the adventurous suburban and the die-hard rural. We choose to honor the past, live peacefully and in prosperity in the present, and together build a future worthy of this place and ready for our children, who are coming up right behind us and deserve the very best we can give them.

Our Mission:

Color Me Human fearlessly fights systems of oppression and boldly champions equity and inclusion for all people, serving as a bridge to building a vibrant and empowered community.

Our Vision:
Through fearless advocacy, education, and collaboration, we partner with organizations and leaders who share our values, creating a community where every individual is valued, respected, and celebrated.

The Board Role

Being a member of our non-profit board provides an excellent opportunity to give back to the community while using unique skills and expertise to support a critical need. The board term is 2 years, with a second 2-year term option. Because we have no paid staff, we are a “working” board, meaning all members have essential duties to support the organization.

Responsibilities of the Color Me Human Board

  • determining the mission, vision and purposes of the organization

  • strategic and organizational planning

  • ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management

  • fundraising and resource development

  • approving and monitoring the organization’s programs and services

  • enhancing the organization’s public image and visibility

  • assessing its own performance as the governing body of the organization

Expectations of Color Me Human Board Members

  • know the organization’s mission, vision, policies, programs, and needs

  • faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements

  • serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission

  • leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve the organization’s mission

  • give a meaningful personal financial donation

  • help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence public policy

  • prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings

  • participate fully in one or more committees or events each year

  • follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions

  • sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings

  • maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of the organization

Committed, passionate, and skillful board members strengthen an organization like Color Me Human, and, in turn, the future of our community for all.

 If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact: kevintarsa@gmail.com