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Boston, MAI am a writer,trainer/facilitator and arts and marketing consultant who lives in Boston. I have designed and facilitated workshops on a wide variety of topics, including communication, team building, and parenting issues (through Parent-411.com).
I was director of the cultural economic development program, ACT Roxbury, where I founded the Roxbury Film Festival, Roxbury Literary Annual, Roxbury Open Studios and Roxbury Discussion Series.
I've had essays, short stories, children’s stories, and poetry published in several publications. I am an active blogger who writes about relationships, family, current issues, race and sex in witty, entertaining, poignant and powerful entries on my personal blog (blog.candelarisilva.com). I am also a contributing editor to BlogHer.com and to Parent-411.com.
I am an avid volunteer, serving on a number of boards and spreading the joy of reading to young children through my random booking project (myrandombooking.net)
Candelaria submitted a way to: Give back
way to be well created 12.14.10
Non-profit board membership as a way of giving back
A board of directors is the governing body of a non-profit organization. The responsibilities of a board are to:
• Set policy.
• Monitor the organization’s operations.
• Serve as a champion for the organization including fundraising.
Fundraising is a crucial part of a board member’s job. Most non-profits expect board members to make a personal financial contribution to the organization in whatever amount they can afford and/or to help solicit funds from others.
Other ways board members contribute include attending meetings and events for the organization; researching issues; recruiting new members; and interviewing key staff, including the Executive Director.
Board members also have some legal and fiduciary responsibilities. Board members do not oversee the day-to-day work of the organization. They are there to give advice and guidance.
This may all sound foreboding but it shouldn’t. There are non-profits of all sizes that are looking for board members who bring a diversity of knowledge, experience and background to the board.
So, consider serving as a board member of a non-profit. It is a powerful way to give back and connect with other people in your community.
