Desired Board Member Applicant

Beyond The Shell Inc. is seeking compassionate, engaged, and community-minded individuals who believe in strengthening the systems of care surrounding women, birthing partners, families, healthcare professionals, and first responders.

Ideal board members bring a combination of professional expertise, lived experience, community connections, leadership skills, or a genuine passion for our mission. We welcome individuals from diverse professional backgrounds, including healthcare, mental health, business, finance, law, philanthropy, fundraising, marketing, community engagement, education, and nonprofit leadership.

Board members do not need to be experts in every area. We value individuals who are willing to contribute their unique strengths, collaborate with others, advocate for the organization, and actively participate in helping Beyond The Shell grow sustainably.

Board Member Commitment & Obligations

Serving on the Board of Directors is an active leadership role and carries a responsibility to support the mission, governance, and long-term sustainability of Beyond The Shell Inc. Board members are expected to:

• Serve a two-year board term and participate consistently in scheduled board meetings.

• Act in the best interest of Beyond The Shell Inc. and uphold appropriate confidentiality, ethical standards, conflict-of-interest policies, and fiduciary responsibilities.

• Participate on or contribute to at least one area of organizational work, such as Grants & Philanthropy, Gala & Events, Networking & Community Partnerships, or Programs.

• Serve as an ambassador for Beyond The Shell by helping build relationships with community partners, donors, businesses, providers, and other potential supporters.

• Participate in fundraising and sustainability efforts, including helping identify sponsorships, donations, grants, partnerships, or other resources.

• Support and participate in key organizational events, particularly the annual Beyond The Shell Gala, whenever reasonably possible.

• Review organizational information, come prepared for meetings, participate in discussions, and contribute thoughtfully to board decisions.

• Respect the distinction between board governance and day-to-day operations, while providing guidance and support to the Executive Director and organizational leadership.

• Make a personally meaningful commitment to Beyond The Shell through time, expertise, advocacy, connections, financial support, or other resources appropriate to the individual board member.

• Above all, approach the role with collaboration, integrity, compassion, and a commitment to removing barriers to care.

Board membership is more than having a name associated with the organization. We are looking for individuals who want to participate, contribute, connect, and help build a sustainable organization capable of making a meaningful impact in Northern Colorado.