Nonprofits Seeking Board Members

Independent Living Resources

May 25, 2022

Jamie Schloegel, Chief Executive OfficerBy Jamie Schloegel, Chief Executive Officer

About Independent Living Resources, Inc.

Mission

Committed to community diversity through advocacy, choice, and education resulting in empowerment for individuals with disabilities.

Type of charitable status: 501(c)3

Website: www.ilresources.org

Address: 4439 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse

Annual budget: $1.5 million

Number of paid staff in full time equivalents (FTEs): 27

What ILR is looking for in a board member

Skills desired in a board member:

  • Financial management
  • Management and leadership
  • Marketing and PR
  • Fundraising
  • Public policy and advocacy
  • Strategic and business planning
  • Program management

Skills desired in a board member (detail): 

Independent Living Resources, Inc. (ILR) is searching for board members who have experience and passion for supporting people with disabilities in increasing their independence. ILR is currently looking for board members who have experience with financial management; nonprofit financial experience is a plus. ILR is also looking for potential board members who have experience with fundraising and marketing.

General board information and time commitments

Number of current board members: 7

Meeting location: Virtual via Zoom

Regular meeting schedule: Last Monday of the month, every other month, from 1-3 PM

Time expectation (hours/month): 2 hours a month

Length of term (# of years): 2

Terms allowed (# of terms): 3

Board member giving requirement: None

Committee service requirement: No

ILR has the following policies:

  • Conflict of interest
  • Non-discrimination
  • Whistle-blower
  • Confidentiality

Does ILR carry Director’s and Officer’s Insurance? Yes

Does ILR have a board orientation program? Yes

Interested in learning more about serving on ILR’s board? Please fill out the Board Member Candidate Interest Form by clicking here: https://www.lacrosseareafoundation.org/board-member-candidate-interest-form/