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Kids' Corps, Inc.
Board member-lawyer, accountant

Closing Date

10/31/2026

Current Position Description

Board member-lawyer, accountant

KCI is a 501v(3) nonprofit organization that supports low-income expectant families and families with children from birth through five years of age by providing preschool, child care, and home visiting services in the Anchorage community.  Head Start programs use a whole-family approach that offers services to both children and their families. We envision a future where every child leaves our program with 100% of the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for optimal learning and development. We achieve this by partnering with families, investors, and our local community to provide comprehensive, high-quality services that ensure children are safe, healthy, learning, and engaged in positive relationships.

Purpose: To serve the board as a voting member, to assist in the development of and then approve policies, procedures and regulations to govern the operations of KCI nonprofit, to monitor the finances, programs and performance of the organization. Hiring an administrator, planning, monitoring and advocating are the four primary responsibilities of the board.   

Expected Meeting Attendance:  

  • Regularly attend scheduled meetings (about 6 per year) 
  • Attend meetings of committees served (about 4/year) 
  • Attend board retreats, planning sessions, and board development workshops 
  • Attend and participate in special events or trainings 

Obligations of the Board:  

  • Establish policy with the direct involvement of the Policy Council 
  • Hire, fire (if necessary), supervise and annually evaluate the administrator 
  • Secure adequate funds, including making an annual personal gift 
  • Safeguard federal grant funds and resources by establishing effective financial procedures and regularly monitoring accurate financial reports 
  • Provide overall direction for the organization by creating strategic goals and objectives and monitoring progress in meeting them 

Specific Duties:  

  • Attend meetings, participate and show commitment to board activities 
  • Serve on an agency self-assessment or advisory committee 
  • Be well informed and prepared for meetings 
  • Contribute skills, knowledge and experience when appropriate. 
  • Listen respectfully to other viewpoints 
  • Assume leadership roles in all board activities, including fund raising 
  • Represent the nonprofit to the public, businesses and the community 
  • Educate yourself about the needs of the people whom KCI serves 

Position Type

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

Current areas of focus for board recruitment

Finance, Fundraising, Legal

Mission / Core Purpose / Core Values

Mission Statement : “We provide a head start to families with children who need it most.”

Our Primary Goal: Promote school readiness and family well-being by providing a comprehensive program that fosters sound growth and development

Our Core Values: Family Empowerment, Inclusion, Belonging, School Readiness, Wellness

Family Empowerment—We support and respect parents as decision makers
Equal Dignity and Respect -- We accept and value families whatever their economic, educational or social status
Nurturing—We ensure children, families and staff feel wanted and safe
School Readiness—We engage children’s natural love of learning and help them develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success in school and life
Wellness-- We focus on helping our families, children and staff achieve & maintain mental, physical and emotional health

Program Philosophy
Help each child to achieve school readiness by supporting good health and nutrition and sound physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development
Ensure all enrolled families have access to all our services
Embrace the diversity and uniqueness of the children and families we serve
Encourage each family to engage in Head Start and Early Head Start
Keep families at the center of decision making for their children
Help families help themselves
Engage our community to develop resources that promote the healthy growth and development of young children who live in poverty
Provide a high-quality program by using our resources effectively and responsibly

Board Meeting Location

Anchorage

Online meeting optional?

Yes

Number of board meetings / year including retreats

6

Average hours per month?

2-8

Are there term limits?

Yes

Board terms (years)

2

Primary language spoken in board room.

English

Address

101 Davis Street
Anchorage AK 99508
Website: https://www.kcialaska.orgWebsite
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kcialaskaFacebook

Organization Info

EIN: 94-3042122
Year of Incorporation: 1987
Location: Anchorage
Focus: Youth & Education
Operating Budget: Over $5 Million
Number of Staff: 90
Number of Board Members: 8
Guidestar page: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/94-3042122

Contacts

Primary Contact for Board Recruitment:
Rachel Boudreau

Executive Director:
Katrina Ahlfield