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Board of Director Openings

Board Application and Position Description

The Kings Partnership Board of Directors governs the overall execution of the organization’s mission. Principally, the Board manages organizational finances and sets long term priorities for programs, including the development of: contracts, grants, KPFP workgroups, and taskforces. Additionally, the Board oversees the Executive Director, who is responsible for day-to-day management of the organization. Overall, the members of the Board contribute the educational, management, legal, and financial skills needed to ensure long-term organizational stability and ensure year-to-year educational excellence for Kings Partnership’s mission.

The Board of Directors has up to 11 voting members. Terms are for 3 years not to exceed 2 consecutive terms (6 years). 

Board Member responsibilities include attendance at regular board meetings (average of 10 meetings per year). Board members also hold a fiduciary responsibility for management of organizational capital and ensuring appropriate filings with federal, state, and local authorities consistent with the organization’s status as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The attendance policy allows for removal if three consecutive meetings are missed without notice.

Declaration of Candidacy

Board positions require a time and energy commitment that should not be underestimated. Candidates are urged to consider personal priorities for the next year as well as ways to contribute to the development of the organization.

Resources available to prospective members:

• Organizational Documents: Strategic Plan, Bylaws, Policies & Procedures, FY Budget, Contracts, and others upon request 
• Program Overview & Calendar of Events 
• Email or call the Executive Director Gabriela Rodriguez at (559) 242-6031 or gabriela@kpfp.org with questions or Office Administrator Aliyah Ortiz at (559) 242-6483 or aliyah@kpfp.org.

To apply:

• Submit the two-page Board Application and your resume to Executive Director, Gabriela Rodriguez, at gabriela@kpfp.org. PLEASE WRITE “NEW BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION” in the subject line.
• Copies of the two-page application will be distributed to current KPFP Board of Director members and will aid in understanding how you would like to contribute to the organization’s work.