Are you passionate about enriching the education and learning experience for Woodland Hills Students?
Do you want every child to be able to extend his or herself beyond what they are capable of achieving today?
Do you believe our students should be afforded the same opportunities as their peers in other school districts?
Do you believe that in order to do that, we need the most innovative curriculum, the best teachers, the best administrators and the best communities to foster that development and growth?
Are you looking for a way to share your specific talents with our students, educators and community?
Join the Board of the Woodland Hills Foundation
Come, be a part of the Woodland Hills Foundation, where we enhance our children’s educational experience by funding programs that go beyond what is possible through public funding.
We are seeking new members from a variety of backgrounds to govern the organization and lend their professional expertise, contacts and funds in support of our Mission. Our current board of directors is made up of citizens, parents and professionals who share our passion for making for Connecting the Community to the Classroom in Woodland Hills School District. Being a member is a promise to our children, our educators, administrators and community that you will do all that you can to maintain the health of the Foundation.
We are seeking individuals with experience in...
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Education
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Fundraising, grant prospecting and grant writing
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Finance or accounting
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Non-profit management
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Law
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Community advocacy
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Organizing/facilitating events
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Website or graphic design
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Strategic planning
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Or another field that you think could benefit the Foundation
Prior board experience a plus, but not required!
Read on to learn more about what your role would be! Then, send us an email to take the next step!
Board Member (Director) Description:
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Serves as an active advocate for the Woodland Hills Foundation in the community, raises awareness of the mission of the organization, and is a speaker on behalf of the organization, when needed.
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Participates in fundraising for the organization and makes at least a nominal annual donation to the Foundation.
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Takes on the following:
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Attend monthly board meetings (typically via zoom)
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Volunteer for and willingly accepts assignments, and complete them thoroughly and on time.
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Serve as an active participant in the Board’s annual evaluation and planning efforts.
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Stay informed about WHF matters, prepare well for meetings, and review and comment on minutes and reports.
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Get to know other Board members and builds a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus.
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Join at least one committee of the Foundation and attend regular meetings of the committee (quarterly and as-needed)
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Participate, with an active role in both the planning, execution and day-of responsibilities during WHF events including but not limited to Trunk or Treat and the Annual Gala.
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When invited, attends community events as either a speaker or community partner. This includes but is not limited to Rotary Club Meetings, Partner Happy Hours and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies, Community Days, and more (when possible, we aim to send at least one staff and one board member).
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When asked, participates in Woodland Hills School District organized events to serve as either a speaker of community partner. This includes but is not limited to Scholarship Night, Wolverine Pep Talks, WHSD Community Day, WHSD Opening Day, and more (when possible, we aim to send at least one staff and one board member).
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ELECTED OFFICER ROLES:
Executive Committee Members
President: position filled
Shall preside over the monthly board, executive committee and special request meetings.
Be responsible for guiding the organization to obtain goals in board-approved strategic plan, help lead (but not necessarily chair) fundraising efforts and recruit for board openings.
Vice President: position vacant
Presides in the absence of the President.
Treasurer: position vacant
Working with organization’s bookkeeper to keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, adequate and correct accounts of the properties and financial transactions of The Foundation, including accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements and financial condition. Treasurer shall provide an account of all corporate transactions and of the financial condition of The Foundation, shall cause to be filed with the proper state and federal officials such forms as shall be required to insure the tax exempt status of The Foundation, shall present a complete balance sheet and full statement of the income and expenses for the fiscal year just completed at the annual meeting. Treasurer should have current experience in accounting and Quickbooks online.
Secretary: position filled
The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept at the principal office, or such other places the Board of Directors may order, a book of the minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors. The minutes shall report the time and place of each meeting, whether the meeting was regular or special, and, if special, how authorized and what notice was given.
The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all the meetings of the members of the Board of Directors required by law or by these Bylaws to be given, shall keep any seal of incorporation in safe custody, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or by these Bylaws.
"I joined the board of the Woodland Hills Foundation because I am passionate about quality public education, invested in our school district, and find personal fulfillment in serving my community. Volunteering with the Foundation allows me to focus my time and talents in ways that align with my set of values regarding education, community-building, and service."
Liz Garlena-Estep, Member since 2020
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"I joined the Board twice. The first time, I was a young professional who wanted to find a way to make positive change in my community. The second time, I’d seen the impact of the Foundation over time and knew I wanted to continue the work for the kids, the educators, and the community at large."
Jamie Glasser, Member since 2014