Second Chance Living, PMI is Louisiana based non-profit that provides reentry services to women returning to the community after incarceration. We are looking to expand our board and invite anyone who is passionate about supporting women and criminal justice reform. In particular, we encourage those with experience with the justice system or lives in Louisiana (especially New Orleans area), however anyone interested in our mission is invited to apply.
Our Services: Career Readiness & Placement; Entrepreneurship Training; Financial Education; Cultural Awareness; Mental Health Counseling; SCLPMI Grandma’s House
BOARD MEMBERS’ ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SCLPMI Board Member’s Expectations
The mission of SCLPMIs is to work to improve the lives of justice-involved women in underserved communities by providing community resources that create a measurable impact in workforce development, mental health, and reduce the probability of returning to prison.
As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for the following:
• Commitment to the mission and vision
• Selecting and evaluating the performance of the CEO/executive director
• Strategic and organizational planning
• Ensuring fiduciary solid oversight and financial management
• Fundraising and resource development
• Approving and monitoring SCLPMI Organization’s programs and services
• Enhancing SCLPMI Organization’s public image
• Assessing its performance as the governing body of SCLPMI Organization
EXPECTATIONS OF INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS
Each board member is expected to:
• Know the organization’s mission, 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 SCLPMI organization to advance its mission
• Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to achieve SCLPMI’s mission fully
• 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 (ex. Fundraising, MarCom. Strategic Planning, Programs, etc.)
Board Members are Also Expected to:
• 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 SCLPMI Organization
Just as for any corporation, the board of directors of a nonprofit has three primary legal duties known as the “duty of care,” “duty of loyalty,” and “duty of obedience.”
Duty of Care: Take care of the nonprofit by ensuring prudent use of all assets, including facility, people, and goodwill;
Duty of Loyalty: Ensure that the nonprofit’s activities and transactions are, first and foremost, advancing its mission; Recognize and disclose conflicts of interest; Make decisions that are in the best interest of the nonprofit corporation; not in the best interest of the individual board member (or any other individual or for-profit entity).
Duty of Obedience: Ensure that the nonprofit obeys applicable laws and regulations, follows its bylaws and that the nonprofit adheres to its stated corporate purposes/mission.
Volunteer Hours and Pledge:
30-40 Volunteer Services Hours Yearly
Board Give/Get Pledge
Background and Experience Preferred but not required
Accounting, Finance, Budgeting, Nonprofit Management, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Business Administration, Human Resources, Program Development, or Marketing
Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
Employment Type
Volunteer
Participant Testimonials:
“With the support of Grandma’s House, my child and I had temporary housing until I could find affordable long-term housing. Now I have permanent housing based on my income, and thanks to SCLPMI, I have the ability to focus on homeownership hopefully in the next two years.“ —E. Raymond
“Before I was with SCLPMI, I was discouraged, lost, and angry. But joining SCLPMI gave me hope, security, and positivity and has opened up resources for myself and my kids, such as childcare services, computers, and assistance with court fees. SCLPMI has given my kids and me a safe house. I have grown as a person who now mentors and advocates for others. I retrieved my car back, and now I have long-term income-based housing.” —D. Flot
“I was feeling really hopeless and like such a failure and suicidal often to be honest. I couldn’t see how I let myself get to this point in my life, where it’s hard to make up for something that was done in an instant when my whole life was the complete opposite. The ladies did lead me in the direction of some local services that did assist me with the first month’s rent and deposit. I did find a small home. Not the most ideal home that I would have chosen in the past, but something very special to me now because it’s mine to rent, and it sure beats the back seat or the front seat of my vehicle. “ —L. Davis
