Open Board Opportunities
Heartbeat Denver Working Men’s Shelter
Heartbeat Denver Working Men’s Shelter
Position Title: Board Member (Volunteer Leadership Role)
Organization: Heartbeat Denver Working Men’s Shelter, Inc.
Location: Denver, Colorado.
Compensation: Volunteer position (unpaid)
Benefits: Nonprofit leadership and governance experience, professional and community connections, and the opportunity to help men experiencing homelessness build stability and independence.
About Heartbeat Denver Working Men’s Shelter
Heartbeat Denver Working Men’s Shelter (HBDWMS) helps men overcome homelessness through temporary housing, social services, and life-skills training in a safe, clean, and sober environment. Located at Central Presbyterian Church in Denver, the shelter builds on a history of continuous service dating to 1986.
Now operating as an independent nonprofit, HBDWMS is strengthening its Board and planning for long-term sustainability, leadership succession, and future growth.
Role Summary
Board Members provide governance, strategic leadership, financial oversight, and community representation to support HBDWMS’s mission. Members serve as trusted advisors and ambassadors, helping the organization strengthen its operations and expand its capacity to support men on the path to stable housing. Candidates interested in growing into officer roles over the next two to three years are especially encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
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Attend and actively participate in Board meetings, strategic discussions, and committee work as needed.
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Provide oversight of organizational finances, programs, policies, and long-term direction, including review and approval of the annual budget.
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Contribute professional expertise to planning, financial sustainability, and responsible organizational growth.
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Build community relationships and support fundraising through introductions, advocacy, and donor engagement. Personal financial contributions are voluntary; no required donation is expected.
Time Commitment and Term
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The anticipated structure includes quarterly Board meetings, monthly executive team meetings for members serving in those roles, and a strategy session.
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A proposed meeting time is the fourth Monday of the applicable month from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time. The schedule and meeting format remain open for discussion.
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Members should be prepared to contribute beyond meetings through preparation, committee activities, and agreed-upon projects.
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Board term length and estimated hours of service will be confirmed before appointment.
Minimum Qualifications
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Support HBDWMS’s mission and treat people experiencing homelessness with dignity and respect.
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Be willing to prepare for meetings, contribute to informed decisions, and follow through on commitments.
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Bring sound judgment, a collaborative approach, and an interest in organizational sustainability.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is well suited for professionals and community members who want to apply their experience to a practical response to homelessness. Candidates should be comfortable asking thoughtful questions, working collaboratively, and helping guide an organization through growth.
Prior expertise in homelessness services is not required. An interest in learning about the shelter’s work and contributing time, skills, and leadership is essential.
Accessibility and Inclusion
We encourage interest from candidates with diverse professional, lived, and community experiences who share a commitment to helping men move beyond homelessness.
Position Title: Board Member (Volunteer Leadership Role)
Organization: Families Forward Resource Center (FFRC)
Location: Colorado. Monthly in-person board meetings held on the fourth Thursday of each month.
Compensation: Volunteer position (unpaid).
Benefits: Leadership experience, executive and community networking, professional recognition, and direct impact on maternal, child, and family well-being across Colorado.
About FFRC
Families Forward Resource Center is a community-based organization dedicated to strengthening families and advancing perinatal health, with a clear commitment to racial equity, justice, and community leadership. FFRC centers the voices, experiences, and needs of families most impacted by systemic inequities, particularly Black birthing people and families. Through direct services, advocacy, and systems-level work, FFRC promotes dignity, safety, and justice before, during, and after birth.
Role Summary
Board Members provide governance, strategic leadership, and community representation to support FFRC’s mission and long-term sustainability. Board Members serve as ambassadors, advocates, and active partners in advancing perinatal health equity, policy change, and community-driven solutions. New members are expected to be engaged, prepared, and ready to contribute meaningfully from the start.
Key Responsibilities
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Attend and actively participate in monthly board meetings, committee meetings, and strategic discussions.
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Provide strategic oversight of FFRC’s programs, finances, and organizational direction.
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Serve on board committees and take on leadership roles as needed to advance organizational priorities.
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Support fundraising efforts through relationship building, donor engagement, and advocacy.
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Act as an ambassador for FFRC by promoting its mission, programs, and impact within professional and community networks.
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Contribute professional expertise and lived experience to inform decision-making, policy positions, and program strategy.
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Champion equity, justice, and community-informed approaches in all board deliberations and actions.
Time Commitment and Term:
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Commit to a two-year term with the option to renew (term limits apply to encourage fresh perspectives)
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Participate in monthly board meetings held on the fourth Thursday of each month, along with committee meetings and occasional special sessions.
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Board members should be prepared to engage consistently and contribute beyond meetings.
Who Should Apply
​This role is well suited for individuals who are ready to be active change makers, including:
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Community leaders and professionals committed to health equity, racial justice, and family well-being.
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Individuals with policy, advocacy, healthcare, financial, or philanthropic experience who want to apply their skills to systems change.
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People with lived experience who are passionate about shaping programs and policies that reflect real community needs.
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Candidates who are prepared to contribute time, energy, and leadership to FFRC’s work and future growth.
We strongly encourage applications from diverse candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and disciplines.
Families Forward Resource Center
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Board Member Job Description
The Consortium
Position Title: Board Member (Volunteer Leadership Role)
Organization: Colorado School Medicaid Consortium (The Consortium)
Location: Serving Colorado. Board meetings may be attended virtually or in person; committee meetings are virtual.
Compensation: Volunteer position (unpaid)
Benefits: Nonprofit leadership and governance experience, statewide professional and community connections, and the opportunity to help Colorado school districts and BOCES strengthen health services for students.
About The Consortium
Founded in 1997, The Consortium is a Colorado nonprofit created to improve student health across the state by helping school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) get the most out of the Medicaid School Health Services (SHS) Program.
The Consortium partners with school districts to ensure the successful implementation of the Medicaid School Health Services Program. The organization provides training, tools, and information that support SHS Program administration and compliance; gives member districts and BOCES access to expert advice, technical support, and operational best practices; and advocates for school health services at the national, state, and local levels.
The Consortium envisions a Colorado where all students have the health services they need to be successful in school and life.
Role Summary
Board Members provide governance, strategic leadership, financial oversight, and community representation to support The Consortium’s mission and long-term sustainability. Members serve as trusted advisors and ambassadors, helping the organization remain responsive to member districts and BOCES while advancing access to health services for Colorado students.
The Consortium is currently seeking new members who will bring fresh perspectives, diverse lived and professional experiences, and a commitment to active, mission-centered board service.
Key Responsibilities
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Attend and actively participate in quarterly Board meetings, the annual Board Retreat, and at least one Board committee.
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Serve as an ambassador for The Consortium by promoting its vision, mission, and work within the community.
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Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO/Executive Director and contribute to the annual performance review process.
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Leverage personal and professional relationships, networks, knowledge, and resources to advance The Consortium’s mission.
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Support organizational planning, program development, resource sustainability, and approval of the annual budget.
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Provide oversight of The Consortium’s programs, finances, policies, organizational performance, and long-term direction.
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Help recruit and orient new Board Members and assess Board performance and effectiveness.
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Uphold all legal, fiduciary, ethical, confidentiality, and conflict-of-interest responsibilities.
Time Commitment and Term
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Board Members serve at least one three-year term and may be eligible for re-appointment to additional terms.
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Board Members attend four quarterly Board meetings, with the option to participate virtually or in person.
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Members serve on at least one committee. Committee meetings are virtual.
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Board Members attend the annual single-day Board Retreat, held in person in February.
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Members should expect to dedicate approximately five hours per quarter to Board meetings, committee work, preparation, and other Board activities.
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Minimum Qualifications
Board Members must:
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Support The Consortium’s vision, mission, and values.
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Be able to fulfill the time commitment and actively participate in Board and committee meetings.
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Be willing to prepare for meetings, ask thoughtful questions, and help make informed governance decisions.
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Be able to serve objectively and disclose any professional, financial, organizational, or personal conflict of interest that could affect Board service.
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Act in the best interest of The Consortium and recuse themselves from discussions or votes when a conflict is present.
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Relevant relationships with school districts, BOCES, government agencies, providers, vendors, or other partners do not automatically preclude Board service. The Consortium will review potential conflicts thoughtfully and apply appropriate disclosure and recusal practices.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are:
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Passionate about student health, public education, and equitable access to services.
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Interested in nonprofit governance and meaningful statewide community service.
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Comfortable contributing ideas, asking thoughtful questions, and working collaboratively.
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Willing to support The Consortium through their time, expertise, relationships, and community connections.
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Able to bring integrity, curiosity, respect, and a practical, solutions-oriented perspective to Board service.
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Previous nonprofit Board experience is welcome but not required. The Consortium encourages candidates with professional or community experience that can broaden the Board’s perspective and strengthen its work.
Accessibility and Inclusion
The Consortium welcomes candidates with a broad range of professional, lived, and community experience. We encourage interest from individuals across Colorado and from diverse backgrounds, identities, regions, and disciplines. Please let us know if accommodations or accessibility modifications would support your participation in the application process or Board service.
The Consortium
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