Download Board of Director Position Posting - Massachusetts Alliance on Teen

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER POSITION
Massachusetts Alliance on Teen Pregnancy
105 Chauncy Street, 8th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
Budget: $1.4 million
Website: www.massteenpregnancy.org
Organization Description
The Massachusetts Alliance on Teen Pregnancy was formed in 1979 by 11 teen parent service providers.
It is the leading resource in Massachusetts for education, information and technical assistance for
organizations, individuals and communities working to prevent unintended teen pregnancy and ensure
the well-being of expectant and parenting youth. Our mission is “to advocate statewide and mobilize
communities to prevent teen pregnancy, to increase opportunities for youth and young parents, and to
empower young people ages 15-24 to make healthy decisions about relationships, sex, parenting, and
life.”
Over the years, the Alliance has grown to include a network of more than 60 partners, including local
teen pregnancy coalitions, school-based health centers, teen parenting and other organizations
dedicated to preventing teen pregnancy, and helping teen parents access critical resources and services
for young families.
Position Details - Board of Directors Member (Unpaid)
We are currently recruiting for individuals to serve on the Alliance Board of Directors. The role of the
board is to ensure the organization is fulfilling its mission to provide excellent programming for young
parents and the statewide organizations that are committed to preventing teen age pregnancy and
supporting young parents. When board members embrace their responsibilities, commit to engage
productively, and contribute generously to serve the best interests of the Alliance, they can accomplish
great things in achieving the mission and the organization’s greater potential.
Serving on the Alliance board can provide an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is
passionate about improving lives of vulnerable young people ages 15-24. Board members are expected
to be active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and be fully engaged in identifying and
securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission.
Qualifications
We seek individuals:
 Willing to make a commitment to the organization’s mission and goals
 Willing to make a financial commitment
 Able to attend and prepare for committee and board meetings
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With experience in business, finance, technology, education, strategy development, fundraising,
and/or public relations
With an affinity for cultivating relationships, building consensus among diverse individuals, and
inspiring action
Who understand their participation requires a high level of commitment and time
Recognized as a collaborative decision-maker
Have a strong desire to help the organization raise funds for its work
Able to exercise appropriate judgment and oversight
Who represent program constituency or has other specialized knowledge of a program area
Work to ensure that the Alliance’s Board of Directors is representative of the cultural backgrounds,
communities, races, genders, and sexual orientations of the young parents the Alliance serves or
seeks to serve
The Alliance is dedicated to building a diverse board of directors who are committed to providing
excellent leadership statewide on all policy-related and system-oriented issues that impact young
parents and the prevention of teenage pregnancy. Individuals from underrepresented groups (e.g.,
culture, race, gender, and sexual orientation) are strongly encouraged to apply.
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