About Head of the Lakes United Way:
HLUW proudly serves Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin communities including Ashland and Bayfield counties, Greater Duluth, Lake and Cook counties and Superior-Douglas county. As a Head of the Lakes United Way (HLUW) Board Member, you’ll be part of a team of dedicated volunteers who want to better the future for all who live and work in our area.
Basics of Board Service with HLUW
- Meetings 4th Tuesday of the Month
- 3:30-4:30pm
- 314 W. Superior St.
- 9 Meetings a year
- NO meetings December, July & August
- Committee Meetings
- All virtual
- Once a month
- 3 Year Terms
- Monthly time commitment is around 2-3 hours
- Live or work in Greater Duluth or the counties of Lake, Cook, Douglas, Ashland or Bayfield
Role of the Board
As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for:
- Determining the mission and purposes of HLUW
- Selecting and evaluating the performance of the President
- Strategic and organizational planning
- Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
- Fundraising and resource development
- Approving and monitoring HLUW’s programs and services
- Enhancing HLUW’s public image
The HLUW Board and Executive Director relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of all board members is both critical and expected.
Individual Board Member Qualifications
- Individuals must embrace Head of the Lakes United Way’s commitment to serve all of our local communities through our three focus areas of Health, Education and Financial Stability
- Candidates should have a commitment to equity and inclusion and to working towards eliminating barriers in our communities
- May have leadership stature in business, government, education and/or philanthropy, and a track record of community leadership
- Board members will demonstrate skills that enable them to collaborate with and attract other well-qualified board members
- Committing to regular attendance and strong contribution to board meetings
- Serving as active HLUW advocates and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary
- Leveraging connections, networks, and resources that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing
- Giving a meaningful personal financial donation
If you’re passionate about striving to improve the health, education and financial stability of EVERY person in EVERY community we serve, we encourage you to apply.
You can find out more and apply here: www.hlunitedway.org/board
