Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Board Member Opportunity

Family Promise of Greater Phoenix

Help Families Find Stability. Help Build a Stronger Community.

Family Promise of Greater Phoenix is seeking passionate, community-minded leaders to join our Board of Directors. As a board member, you will play a vital role in advancing our mission to prevent and end family homelessness by providing emergency shelter, housing solutions, and supportive services that help families achieve lasting independence.

For more than 25 years, Family Promise of Greater Phoenix has worked alongside community partners, volunteers, congregations, donors, and advocates to help families with children overcome housing insecurity and build brighter futures. We are looking for dedicated individuals who are committed to making a meaningful impact in our community.

About the Role

Board members serve as ambassadors, advocates, and strategic leaders for the organization. They provide governance, financial oversight, and mission-focused leadership while supporting fundraising efforts and community engagement. Effective nonprofit board members actively participates in meetings, committee work, strategic planning, and fundraising activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend and actively participate in board meetings and strategic planning sessions.
• Serve on at least one board committee.
• Support the organization's fundraising and resource development efforts.
• Make a personally meaningful annual financial contribution.
• Advocate for Family Promise within the community and professional networks.
• Assist in identifying and cultivating prospective donors, volunteers, and community partners.
• Provide fiduciary oversight and ensure responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
• Support the Chief Executive Officer and leadership team in achieving organizational goals.
• Uphold the mission, values, and strategic priorities of Family Promise of Greater Phoenix.
• Participate in board development, evaluation, and recruitment activities.

Desired Qualifications:

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are particularly interested in individuals with expertise in:

• Philanthropy and fundraising.
• Finance, accounting, or banking.
• Legal services.
• Real estate and housing.
• Human resources.
• Marketing and communications.
• Corporate leadership.
• Government and public policy.
• Faith-based and community engagement.
• Social services and nonprofit leadership.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A commitment to Family Promise's mission and values.
• Strategic thinking and sound judgment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• A willingness to contribute time, talent, and resources to support the organization's success.

Time Commitment:

• Monthly board meetings.
• Committee participation.
• Attendance at key fundraising and community events.
• Active engagement throughout the year as an ambassador and advocate for Family Promise.

Why Serve?

Serving on the Board of Directors is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of families experiencing homelessness in Greater Phoenix. Board members help shape the future of the organization, strengthen community partnerships, and ensure that every child and family can thrive in a safe and stable home.

Join Us

If you are committed to ending family homelessness and want to use your leadership, expertise, and community connections to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Together, we can transform lives and build a stronger, more compassionate community.

To express interest or learn more, please contact Sharon Moyer at sharonsmoyer@gmail.com .

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