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Oregon Literacy, Inc.
Board of Directors Application

Dear Potential Board Member, Thank you for your interest in joining the Oregon Literacy Board of Directors. The board at Oregon Literacy is actively involved in helping our organization grow and improve. This application helps us to compose a board that meets as many of our needs as possible. The list on the back of the page notes many of the areas for which we have looked to our board for assistance, although as we continue to grow, we find needs in new areas. While no one is expected to participate in all areas, we do expect each board member to find several areas of interest. Thank you for considering being part of our team.

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The primary reason I am interested in joining the Oregon Literacy Board of Directors is:

INTEREST SURVEY:

This information helps us make sure our board is balanced in skills and interests. At any given time, most board members are involved in 1-2 projects for Oregon Literacy. Our existing board has a variety of backgrounds and skills, which assist our organization in staying strong to best serve our mission.

Please be honest in filling out the information, as the categories reflect real needs.

Catagories	Want to do this	Could do this, if necessary	Don't make me do this!
Management
Revise & Update Corporate Documents
Review mission & primary activities
Assist in preparing budget/cash flow
Oversee Financial Review
Help set policy for organization
Take a leadership role on the board
Participate in review of chief executive
Recruit new Board Members
Promotion
Speaking to the media
Representing OLI Publicly, speaking or other
Recruit Volunteers
Develop marketing strategy & plans
Create Marketing Pieces
Policy analysis/recommendations
Advocacy
Program Development & Oversight
Newsletter - contribute or edit
Build partnerships & alliances
Support
Develop fundraising strategy
Meet with potential donors
Call potential donors
Solicit in-kind donations (furniture, equipment, materials, supplies)
Meet with/talk to foundations
Corporate fundraising
Individual fundraising
Plan special Events
Solicit auction items
Assist with annual mailings
Grant writing, planning & review

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