Board of Director Application
Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue is seeking candidates to join its volunteer Board of Directors. This is an exciting time for growth and expansion for GSH, and this opportunity provides a rewarding and meaningful way to contribute to this vibrant organization and enhance the quality of life of horses in South Dakota.

We would like to get to know you and your skills better. The information you share here will help us select and maintain a Board with diverse skills and experiences.

As an all-volunteer non-profit organization, the Board is meant to be a working board rather than just a managing board. Board members should expect to actively take part in at least one committee and help take on responsibility for one aspect of the management of the organization. For example, a board member currently serves as farrier coordinator. Other options may include assisting with adoptions, intakes, volunteers, fundraising, or outreach/events. Most positions are predominantly virtual and the on-site parts can be handled by other volunteers.

Terms run for two-years from January through December. This application is specially for the 2022-2023 term. Terms are renewable with no term limits.

Meetings are held virtually so you do not need to be based in South Dakota to be considered. We have five-six required meetings annually (quarterly and annual review meeting plus one annual planning meeting), as well as occasional special meetings as needed. Committees meet an average of every other week to monthly depending on needs. In-person attendance at the planning meeting is strongly recommended and we make every attempt to centrally locate it.

Completing this form does not guarantee an appointment to the Board.


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Email *
Name *
First and last name
Phone number *
Board Interest Questions
The following questions will help the existing Board understand your history with GSH and where you may best contribute to the organization.
What is your history and experience with Gentle Spirit Horses?
Describe your interest in becoming a Board Member of GSH. What are your goals? What do you feel you bring to GSH? *
Please tell us about other organizations where you have volunteered or served as a board member (current or past). *
Please describe any special skills that you possess which you think might be an addition to our Board. For example, do you have training or experience with the law, accounting, fundraising, horse experience, working at an animal shelter, etc.….?
GSH depends on volunteers and fundraising. Please describe why you would be an asset to our Board in that regard. e.g. Do you have experience with grant writing, running fundraising events, lobbying or estate planning, etc.
Committee Responsibilities
Our goal is to have our board members support at least two committees.
Please indicate your interest in any of these Committees. *
Low Interest
Medium Interest
High Interest
Development
Events
Finance
Fundraising
Governance
Outreach
Adoptions & Intakes
Board of Directors Expectation Form
Please click on the following link to review our Board of Directors Expectations form. This will give you an understanding of the responsibilities.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VWbk2brh7frluoDgWzzX8EJrie6TSCmz8Pow5QBLqeQ/


I submit this application for the Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue Board of Directors. I attest I have reviewed the Board of Directors Expectations form and am willing to fullfill these responsibilities, including making a time commitment of approximately 2-6 hours per month. I have answered the questions above completely and truthfully. *
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