BOARD OF DIRECTORS

**Job Title:** Chairman of the Board-VACANT

**Organization:** Organization of Black American Unity (OBAU)

**Location:** REMOTE 

**About the Organization:**

The Organization of Black American Unity (OBAU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting unity, empowerment, and advancement within the Black American community through advocacy, education, and collaboration. OBAU works to foster equity, celebrate diversity, and create opportunities for every Black American to thrive with dignity, justice, and opportunity.

**Job Description:**

The Chairman of the Board plays a critical leadership role in providing governance, oversight, and strategic direction to the Organization of Black American Unity (OBAU). As the head of the board of directors, the Chairman ensures effective governance practices, fosters collaboration among board members, and represents OBAU's interests to external stakeholders.

**Key Responsibilities:**

1. **Board Leadership:** Provide leadership and guidance to the board of directors in fulfilling its governance responsibilities. Chair board meetings, set meeting agendas, and facilitate discussions to ensure effective decision-making and accountability.

2. **Strategic Planning:** Collaborate with the executive director and board members to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives aligned with OBAU's mission and goals. Set priorities, establish objectives, and monitor progress toward achieving strategic objectives.

3. **Governance Oversight:** Ensure compliance with OBAU's bylaws, policies, and procedures. Oversee the board's governance structure, including committee assignments, officer roles, and board composition. Promote transparency, integrity, and ethical conduct in board activities.

4. **Stakeholder Engagement:** Serve as a spokesperson and ambassador for OBAU, representing the organization to external stakeholders, including donors, partners, government officials, and community leaders. Cultivate relationships and advocate for OBAU's mission and priorities.

5. **Board Development:** Facilitate orientation, training, and professional development opportunities for board members to enhance their understanding of OBAU's mission, governance roles, and responsibilities. Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the board and organization.

6. **Financial Oversight:** Work closely with the finance committee and executive director to oversee OBAU's financial management, budgeting, and fiscal accountability. Review financial reports, monitor financial performance, and ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.

7. **Risk Management:** Identify and mitigate risks that may impact OBAU's mission, reputation, or sustainability. Monitor external factors, trends, and developments that may affect OBAU's operations and strategic objectives. Implement risk management strategies to safeguard organizational assets and interests.

**Qualifications:**

- Proven leadership experience in nonprofit governance, board leadership, or executive roles.

- Strong understanding of nonprofit governance principles, best practices, and fiduciary responsibilities.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomacy skills, with the ability to build consensus and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders.

- Knowledge of the social, economic, and political issues affecting the Black American community.

- Commitment to OBAU's mission and values, with a passion for social justice, equity, and community empowerment.

- Integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to upholding ethical standards and accountability.

**Job Title:** Co-Chairman of the Board-VACANT

**Organization:** Organization of Black American Unity (OBAU)

**Location:** REMOTE

**About the Organization:**

The Organization of Black American Unity (OBAU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting unity, empowerment, and advancement within the Black American community through advocacy, education, and collaboration. OBAU works to foster equity, celebrate diversity, and create opportunities for every Black American to thrive with dignity, justice, and opportunity.

**Job Description:**

The Co-Chairman of the Board plays a critical leadership role alongside the Chairman in providing governance, oversight, and strategic direction to the Organization of Black American Unity (OBAU). Together, they ensure effective governance practices, foster collaboration among board members, and represent OBAU's interests to external stakeholders.

**Key Responsibilities:**

1. **Board Leadership:** Share leadership responsibilities with the Chairman in providing guidance and direction to the board of directors. Co-chair board meetings, collaborate on setting meeting agendas, and facilitate discussions to ensure effective decision-making and accountability.

2. **Strategic Planning:** Collaborate with the executive director, Chairman, and board members to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives aligned with OBAU's mission and goals. Contribute insights, set priorities, establish objectives, and monitor progress toward achieving strategic objectives.

3. **Governance Oversight:** Assist the Chairman in ensuring compliance with OBAU's bylaws, policies, and procedures. Co-lead the board's governance structure, including committee assignments, officer roles, and board composition. Promote transparency, integrity, and ethical conduct in board activities.

4. **Stakeholder Engagement:** Collaborate with the Chairman in representing OBAU to external stakeholders, including donors, partners, government officials, and community leaders. Cultivate relationships, advocate for OBAU's mission and priorities, and participate in key meetings and events.

5. **Board Development:** Work with the Chairman to facilitate orientation, training, and professional development opportunities for board members. Promote a culture of continuous learning, diversity, equity, and inclusion within the board and organization.

6. **Financial Oversight:** Support the Chairman in overseeing OBAU's financial management, budgeting, and fiscal accountability. Review financial reports, monitor financial performance, and ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.

7. **Risk Management:** Collaborate with the Chairman in identifying and mitigating risks that may impact OBAU's mission, reputation, or sustainability. Monitor external factors, trends, and developments, and implement risk management strategies to safeguard organizational assets and interests.

**Qualifications:**

- Proven leadership experience in nonprofit governance, board leadership, or executive roles.

- Strong understanding of nonprofit governance principles, best practices, and fiduciary responsibilities.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomacy skills, with the ability to build consensus and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders.

- Knowledge of the social, economic, and political issues affecting the Black American community.

- Commitment to OBAU's mission and values, with a passion for social justice, equity, and community empowerment.

- Integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to upholding ethical standards and accountability.

**Job Title:** Board Member-VACANT

**Organization:** Organization of Black American Unity (OBAU)

**Location:** REMOTE

**About the Organization:**

The Organization of Black American Unity (OBAU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting unity, empowerment, and advancement within the Black American community through advocacy, education, and collaboration. OBAU works to foster equity, celebrate diversity, and create opportunities for every Black American to thrive with dignity, justice, and opportunity.

**Job Description:**

As a Board Member of the Organization of Black American Unity (OBAU), you will play a vital role in providing governance, oversight, and strategic direction to advance the organization's mission and goals. Board members contribute their expertise, experience, and passion to support OBAU's programs, initiatives, and impact in the Black American community.

**Key Responsibilities:**

1. **Governance:** Actively participate in board meetings, discussions, and decision-making processes to provide input and guidance on OBAU's strategic direction, policies, and priorities. Fulfill fiduciary responsibilities to ensure sound financial management and compliance with legal and ethical standards.

2. **Advocacy and Representation:** Serve as ambassadors for OBAU, advocating for its mission, values, and priorities to external stakeholders, including donors, partners, government officials, and community members. Represent OBAU at events, meetings, and conferences as needed.

3. **Strategic Planning:** Collaborate with fellow board members, the executive director, and staff to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives aligned with OBAU's mission and goals. Provide insights, feedback, and support to advance OBAU's impact and effectiveness.

4. **Committee Participation:** Serve on board committees, task forces, or working groups to support specific areas of OBAU's operations, such as finance, governance, fundraising, program evaluation, or strategic planning. Contribute expertise and perspectives to committee discussions and initiatives.

5. **Fundraising and Development:** Support OBAU's fundraising efforts by identifying potential donors, cultivating relationships, and participating in donor stewardship activities. Make personal financial contributions and leverage networks to secure resources and funding to support OBAU's programs and initiatives.

6. **Community Engagement:** Engage with the Black American community and key stakeholders to understand their needs, interests, and priorities. Seek feedback, solicit input, and foster collaboration to ensure OBAU's programs and initiatives are responsive to community needs and aspirations.

7. **Professional Development:** Stay informed about trends, developments, and best practices in nonprofit governance, social justice, and community empowerment. Participate in training, workshops, and professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills as a board member.

**Qualifications:**

- Commitment to OBAU's mission, vision, and values, with a passion for social justice, equity, and community empowerment.

- Demonstrated leadership experience in nonprofit organizations, community advocacy, or related fields.

- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

- Knowledge of nonprofit governance principles, legal and ethical standards, and best practices in board governance.

- Experience in fundraising, donor relations, or philanthropy preferred but not required.

- Ability to commit time, energy, and resources to actively participate in board meetings, committee work, and fundraising activities.

- Ability to commit time, energy, and resources to actively participate in board meetings, committee work, and fundraising 

**Job Title:** Board Member-VACANT

**Organization:** Organization of Black American Unity (OBAU)

**Location:** REMOTE

**About the Organization:**

The Organization of Black American Unity (OBAU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting unity, empowerment, and advancement within the Black American community through advocacy, education, and collaboration. OBAU works to foster equity, celebrate diversity, and create opportunities for every Black American to thrive with dignity, justice, and opportunity.

**Job Description:**

As a Board Member of the Organization of Black American Unity (OBAU), you will play a vital role in providing governance, oversight, and strategic direction to advance the organization's mission and goals. Board members contribute their expertise, experience, and passion to support OBAU's programs, initiatives, and impact in the Black American community.

**Key Responsibilities:**

1. **Governance:** Actively participate in board meetings, discussions, and decision-making processes to provide input and guidance on OBAU's strategic direction, policies, and priorities. Fulfill fiduciary responsibilities to ensure sound financial management and compliance with legal and ethical standards.

2. **Advocacy and Representation:** Serve as ambassadors for OBAU, advocating for its mission, values, and priorities to external stakeholders, including donors, partners, government officials, and community members. Represent OBAU at events, meetings, and conferences as needed.

3. **Strategic Planning:** Collaborate with fellow board members, the executive director, and staff to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives aligned with OBAU's mission and goals. Provide insights, feedback, and support to advance OBAU's impact and effectiveness.

4. **Committee Participation:** Serve on board committees, task forces, or working groups to support specific areas of OBAU's operations, such as finance, governance, fundraising, program evaluation, or strategic planning. Contribute expertise and perspectives to committee discussions and initiatives.

5. **Fundraising and Development:** Support OBAU's fundraising efforts by identifying potential donors, cultivating relationships, and participating in donor stewardship activities. Make personal financial contributions and leverage networks to secure resources and funding to support OBAU's programs and initiatives.

6. **Community Engagement:** Engage with the Black American community and key stakeholders to understand their needs, interests, and priorities. Seek feedback, solicit input, and foster collaboration to ensure OBAU's programs and initiatives are responsive to community needs and aspirations.

7. **Professional Development:** Stay informed about trends, developments, and best practices in nonprofit governance, social justice, and community empowerment. Participate in training, workshops, and professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills as a board member.

**Qualifications:**

- Commitment to OBAU's mission, vision, and values, with a passion for social justice, equity, and community empowerment.

- Demonstrated leadership experience in nonprofit organizations, community advocacy, or related fields.

- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

- Knowledge of nonprofit governance principles, legal and ethical standards, and best practices in board governance.

- Experience in fundraising, donor relations, or philanthropy preferred but not required.

- Ability to commit time, energy, and resources to actively participate in board meetings, committee work, and fundraising activities.

- Ability to commit time, energy, and resources to actively participate in board meetings, committee work, and fundraising 

**Job Title:** Board Member-VACANT

**Organization:** Organization of Black American Unity (OBAU)

**Location:** REMOTE

**About the Organization:**

The Organization of Black American Unity (OBAU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting unity, empowerment, and advancement within the Black American community through advocacy, education, and collaboration. OBAU works to foster equity, celebrate diversity, and create opportunities for every Black American to thrive with dignity, justice, and opportunity.

**Job Description:**

As a Board Member of the Organization of Black American Unity (OBAU), you will play a vital role in providing governance, oversight, and strategic direction to advance the organization's mission and goals. Board members contribute their expertise, experience, and passion to support OBAU's programs, initiatives, and impact in the Black American community.

**Key Responsibilities:**

1. **Governance:** Actively participate in board meetings, discussions, and decision-making processes to provide input and guidance on OBAU's strategic direction, policies, and priorities. Fulfill fiduciary responsibilities to ensure sound financial management and compliance with legal and ethical standards.

2. **Advocacy and Representation:** Serve as ambassadors for OBAU, advocating for its mission, values, and priorities to external stakeholders, including donors, partners, government officials, and community members. Represent OBAU at events, meetings, and conferences as needed.

3. **Strategic Planning:** Collaborate with fellow board members, the executive director, and staff to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives aligned with OBAU's mission and goals. Provide insights, feedback, and support to advance OBAU's impact and effectiveness.

4. **Committee Participation:** Serve on board committees, task forces, or working groups to support specific areas of OBAU's operations, such as finance, governance, fundraising, program evaluation, or strategic planning. Contribute expertise and perspectives to committee discussions and initiatives.

5. **Fundraising and Development:** Support OBAU's fundraising efforts by identifying potential donors, cultivating relationships, and participating in donor stewardship activities. Make personal financial contributions and leverage networks to secure resources and funding to support OBAU's programs and initiatives.

6. **Community Engagement:** Engage with the Black American community and key stakeholders to understand their needs, interests, and priorities. Seek feedback, solicit input, and foster collaboration to ensure OBAU's programs and initiatives are responsive to community needs and aspirations.

7. **Professional Development:** Stay informed about trends, developments, and best practices in nonprofit governance, social justice, and community empowerment. Participate in training, workshops, and professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills as a board member.

**Qualifications:**

- Commitment to OBAU's mission, vision, and values, with a passion for social justice, equity, and community empowerment.

- Demonstrated leadership experience in nonprofit organizations, community advocacy, or related fields.

- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

- Knowledge of nonprofit governance principles, legal and ethical standards, and best practices in board governance.

- Experience in fundraising, donor relations, or philanthropy preferred but not required.

- Ability to commit time, energy, and resources to actively participate in board meetings, committee work, and fundraising activities.

- Ability to commit time, energy, and resources to actively participate in board meetings, committee work, and fundraising 

**Job Title:** Board Member-VACANT

**Organization:** Organization of Black American Unity (OBAU)

**Location:** REMOTE

**About the Organization:**

The Organization of Black American Unity (OBAU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting unity, empowerment, and advancement within the Black American community through advocacy, education, and collaboration. OBAU works to foster equity, celebrate diversity, and create opportunities for every Black American to thrive with dignity, justice, and opportunity.

**Job Description:**

As a Board Member of the Organization of Black American Unity (OBAU), you will play a vital role in providing governance, oversight, and strategic direction to advance the organization's mission and goals. Board members contribute their expertise, experience, and passion to support OBAU's programs, initiatives, and impact in the Black American community.

**Key Responsibilities:**

1. **Governance:** Actively participate in board meetings, discussions, and decision-making processes to provide input and guidance on OBAU's strategic direction, policies, and priorities. Fulfill fiduciary responsibilities to ensure sound financial management and compliance with legal and ethical standards.

2. **Advocacy and Representation:** Serve as ambassadors for OBAU, advocating for its mission, values, and priorities to external stakeholders, including donors, partners, government officials, and community members. Represent OBAU at events, meetings, and conferences as needed.

3. **Strategic Planning:** Collaborate with fellow board members, the executive director, and staff to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives aligned with OBAU's mission and goals. Provide insights, feedback, and support to advance OBAU's impact and effectiveness.

4. **Committee Participation:** Serve on board committees, task forces, or working groups to support specific areas of OBAU's operations, such as finance, governance, fundraising, program evaluation, or strategic planning. Contribute expertise and perspectives to committee discussions and initiatives.

5. **Fundraising and Development:** Support OBAU's fundraising efforts by identifying potential donors, cultivating relationships, and participating in donor stewardship activities. Make personal financial contributions and leverage networks to secure resources and funding to support OBAU's programs and initiatives.

6. **Community Engagement:** Engage with the Black American community and key stakeholders to understand their needs, interests, and priorities. Seek feedback, solicit input, and foster collaboration to ensure OBAU's programs and initiatives are responsive to community needs and aspirations.

7. **Professional Development:** Stay informed about trends, developments, and best practices in nonprofit governance, social justice, and community empowerment. Participate in training, workshops, and professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills as a board member.

**Qualifications:**

- Commitment to OBAU's mission, vision, and values, with a passion for social justice, equity, and community empowerment.

- Demonstrated leadership experience in nonprofit organizations, community advocacy, or related fields.

- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

- Knowledge of nonprofit governance principles, legal and ethical standards, and best practices in board governance.

- Experience in fundraising, donor relations, or philanthropy preferred but not required.

- Ability to commit time, energy, and resources to actively participate in board meetings, committee work, and fundraising activities.

- Ability to commit time, energy, and resources to actively participate in board meetings, committee work, and fundraising