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Hope Community Resources, Inc.
Board Member

Closing Date

06/30/2026

Current Position Description

Board Member

We are seeking a Board Member to guide and support our non-profit organization’s mission and strategy. The role involves participating in governance and oversight, ensuring legal and ethical compliance, and monitoring financial health. Board members contribute to strategic planning, helping to develop and implement plans while evaluating progress. They play an active role in fundraising, identifying resources, and leveraging networks to secure financial support. Advocacy is key, as members promote the organization, build relationships with stakeholders, and enhance public relations. Board members are expected to attend regular meetings. Ideal candidates are committed to our mission, have leadership or governance experience, and possess strong communication skills. Join us in advancing our mission and making a lasting difference.

Position Type

Board of Directors: Voluntary, legal governing body of a nonprofit.

Current areas of focus for board recruitment

Finance, Other

Other areas of focus

Real Estate, Business Development, Mental or Behavioral Health

Mission / Core Purpose / Core Values

To provide services and supports, requested and designed by individuals and families who experience disabilities, resulting in choice, control, family preservation and community inclusion.

Briefly describe your board culture.

Hope Community Resources has a rich corporate culture grounded in beliefs, vision, expectations, mission and values. Our values are listed on our Board room wall and every decision is held up to those values to assure we are bringing the values to life in practice and policy.

Why is board diversity important to this organization?

We are an organization that exists to promote the many ways that diversity enriches communities. Our staff represent over 40 countries and we would love to see our Board be more reflective of our workforce.

Board Meeting Location

Anchorage, AK

Online meeting optional?

No

Number of board meetings / year including retreats

11

Average hours per month?

3-5 hours

Are there term limits?

Yes

Board terms (years)

3

Primary language spoken in board room.

English

Please describe any giving and/or fundraising expectations of your board members.

Board members are encouraged to participate in all fundraising events of the organization and there is an expectation for giving each year, but the amount is discretionary to the Board member.

Is there any additional information you would like prospective board members to know?

A knowledge of the disability community is helpful but not required for Board membership. We are looking for a spectrum of skills and talents to add depth of knowledge and perspective for board decisions.

Address

540 W International Airport Rd
Anchorage AK 99518
Website: https://www.hopealaska.orgWebsite
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HopeCommunityResources/Facebook

Organization Info

EIN: 92-0036594
Year of Incorporation: 1968
Location: Statewide
Focus: Human Services
Operating Budget: Over $5 Million
Number of Staff: 450
Number of Board Members: 11
Guidestar page: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/92-0036594

Contacts

Primary Contact for Board Recruitment:
Michele Girault

Executive Director:
Michele Girault