AofH Prospective Board Member Application
Abundance of Hope Center (AofH) is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing equitable,
culturally competent, holistic and person centered homelessness prevention to our most At Risk Youth ages
12-25.

The purpose of this application is to permit current members of the AofH Board to select the best Board
Members for service to AofH and the At-Risk Youth of the Community.

Applicants interested in serving as a board member for AofH should first read and understand the expectations
and rules of Board Membership, read and understand the By-Laws, and submit a completed application via the
Abundance of Hope website, email to info@aofhcenter.org or in person.
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Email *
Abundance of Hope Center Board Member Expectations:
➔ Support AofH mission statement.
➔ Work as a positive team member with fellow Board Members and AofH staff in equitable and innovative
solutions.
➔ Be passionate about At-Risk youth.
➔ Be unsatisfied with the status quo.
➔ Share skills and expertise.
➔ Respect and support the majority decision of the Board.
➔ Actively participate in Board meetings, actions, fundraisers and public events.
➔ Volunteer and assist in AofH’s youth engagement programs and activities.
➔ Understand and implement AofH’s Holistic approach in all decisions.
➔ Have no more than three (3) consecutive unexcused absences from board meetings and/or activities.
➔ Represent all those whom this organization serves.
➔ Remain vigilant of the activities that are planned and make yourself available to participate.
➔Declare conflicts of interest as it pertains to your position on the Board and abstain from voting when
appropriate.
➔ Do your best to ensure that Abundance of Hope Center is well-maintained, financially secure, growing
and always operating in the best interest of the youth.
Abundance of Hope Center Board of Director conduct:
➔ Board Members will refrain from criticizing fellow Board members or their opinions in or out of the
Board meetings.
➔ Board members will not use the organization for personal advantage or that of friends or relatives.
➔ Board Members will not discuss any of the confidential proceedings of the Board outside the Board
room.
Candidate Full Name *
Mailing Address *
City/State/Zipcode *
Email *
Phone number *
Current Position *
Current Employer *
Work phone:
Please select the area(s) of expertise/contribution you feel you can make to further the mission of AofH: *
Required
Please list boards and committees that you serve, or have served on (business, civic, community, fraternal, political, professional, recreational, religious, and social). Include organization, role in the organization and duration of service: *
List any other volunteer commitments you currently have: *
What experience do you have working with youth between the ages of 12 and 26? *
Why are you interested in serving as a Board Member for AofH? *
Please list any groups, organizations or businesses that you could serve as a liaison on behalf of AofH: *
Please share any other information you feel important for consideration of your application to serve as an AofH Board member: *
Please share your understanding of Institutional racism *
Please share your understanding of “Anti-Blackness” *
What is your vision for your community? *
Please review and respond to the following questions
Any explanations should be made in the 'Explanations' box below
Are you aware of any information about yourself, which might tend to reflect unfavorably on your reputation, morals, character or ability as a board member for AofH? *
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? *
Have you ever been convicted of a controlled substance offense? *
Have you ever been convicted of a sex-related crime? *
Explanations:
Supplement Questions
Are you willing and able to attend board meetings? *
Are you willing to interact with parents, children, and fellow board members with professionalism and respect? *
Are you willing to uphold the responsibilities assigned to you? *
Agreement
By signing below, I attest that the information I have provided is true and correct. Additionally, my signature
represents my agreement to the following statements: I understand and agree to the Abundance of Hope Center
Board of Directors Expectations; I agree to participate pursuant to the Policies, Procedures and Bylaws of Abundance of Hope Center; and I understand that if conflicts prevent me from performing the rules and expectations as a Board Member, I may be removed from the Board by a majority vote.


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