Board Member

Job Title: Board Member

Organization: International Child Advancement (ICA)

Location: Remote / Must be located in Buffalo, NY or surrounding suburbs

Position Summary

International Child Advancement (ICA) is seeking passionate and committed individuals to join its Board of Directors. Board Members play a critical role in guiding the strategic direction, governance, and sustainability of the organization, which is dedicated to empowering vulnerable children and youth through education, mentorship and vocational training.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance & Oversight
  • Uphold ICA’s mission, vision, and values.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
  • Participate in strategic planning and policy development.
  • Monitor organizational performance and financial health.
• Fiduciary Duties
  • Exercise duty of care, loyalty, and obedience.
  • Review and approve budgets, financial statements, and major organizational decisions.
  • Support fundraising efforts and contribute personally to ICA’s financial sustainability.
• Advocacy & Ambassadorship
  • Serve as an ambassador for ICA, promoting its mission and programs.
  • Leverage personal and professional networks to advance ICA’s visibility and impact.
  • Represent ICA at events, meetings, and in the community.
• Board Engagement
  • Attend and actively participate in board meetings (typically quarterly and adhoc monthly meetings
  • Serve on committees or task forces as needed.
  • Collaborate with fellow board members, board committee members and ICA leadership to ensure effective governance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to child advocacy, education, or international development.
• Experience in nonprofit governance, leadership, finance, law, fundraising, or program development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to dedicate time, expertise, and resources to support ICA’s mission.

Term & Commitment

• Board Members serve a renewable term of 3 years.
• Estimated time commitment: 5–10 hours per month.
• Attendance at board meetings is expected.