Board Member for SpiritCare Ministry to Seniors

SpiritCare Ministry to Seniors is seeking a dedicated individual to join our nonprofit organization as a volunteer Board Member. The successful candidate will be passionate about our mission and keen to make a difference in our community.

Our Mission

SpiritCare Ministry to Seniors is a nonprofit that serves the spiritual and emotional needs of residents and staff in long-term care centers in the Northern California Bay Area. We provide weekday, non-denominational worship services to share the hope and encouragement of personal faith and the profound belief in a higher power, such as Jesus Christ. We also provide chaplaincy services for hospital residents and staff and organize and supervise worship and visitation teams from various churches and community groups.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be passionate about our mission and keen to make a difference in our community. As a Board Member, you will be responsible for providing strategic direction, offering financial oversight, and ensuring the organization’s accountability. You must understand and adhere to legal standards and ethical norms while committing to the organization’s success.

Job Responsibilities

The board of SpiritCare Ministry to Seniors is an active working board that meets monthly. We expect each board member to:

• Commit to a three-year term.
• Leverage connections, networks, and resources to identify and secure the partnerships and financial resources necessary to achieve SpiritCare’s mission and growth.
• Give or raise a meaningful, personal financial donation.
• Participate fully in one or more committees or task forces.
• Attend all board meetings and engage actively in them.

Qualifications

We are looking for mission-aligned individuals with strong collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills. The board member should be an innovative problem solver and have expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Long-term care industry
• Fundraising and resource development
• Strategic planning
• Brand strategy and identity
• Succession planning
• Church partnerships

Our Commitment

We are publicly recruiting for board positions to ensure that we move beyond our immediate networks and honor our ongoing commitment to creating a board that is diverse, inclusive, and equity-focused in its approach to how it views its mission, its work, and the communities it serves. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual committed to use their experience and sphere of influence to enhance the lives of the seniors in our community.