WSCL-BoardMemberApplication

WASHINGTON STUDENT CYCLING LEAGUE

BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION
EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH MOUNTAIN BIKING. ONE MILE AT A TIME.

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On behalf of everyone here at Washington Student Cycling League, thank you so much for your interest in board service. We know that those with an interest in being a leadership volunteer have many choices. In our community, there are an array of remarkable organizations engaged in the important work of making our world a better place. We are humbled knowing that you are interested in us.

The following application offers us an opportunity to know more about you, your skills, attributes and what you would bring to our board. It also gives you a sense of what matters to us in any board candidate.

The goal of our process is to determine if we are a good fit for each other – your level of commitment and ability to deliver on our expectations so that we are confident that you can help us to increase the scope and impact of our work. On the other side, we want to know what motivates you and how you think about our organization so that we can help to create an excellent board experience for you.

Thank you again for your interest in our work and for taking the time to complete this application with thought and care. We look forward to reviewing it with that same level of thought and care and to continuing our conversations.
This Board Member Application is several pages long. We ask that you submit your application via this online form but to prepare yourself for application submission, you can view the application here.

Thank you.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME *

First Name Last Name
ADDRESS *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
PHONE *

Area Code Phone Number
EMAIL *
EMPLOYER *
TYPE OF BUSINESS / ORGANIZATION *

CYCLING INTERESTS
Tell us about your mountain biking/cycling interests and how you became involved in the sport.
How did you become aware of the Washington Student Cycling League?

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Organization
Role / Title
Date of Service
Organization
Role / Title
Date of Service
Organization
Role / Title
Date of Service
Organization
Role / Title
Date of Service
Organization
Role / Title
Date of Service
Organization
Role / Title
Date of Service
Organization
Role / Title
Date of Service

OUR WORK
What interests you about the work of our organization?
What do you see as 1-2 challenges and 1-2 opportunities for us in the next few years?

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Accounting/Finance
Board Development
Communications
Event Planning
Financial Investment Management
Fundraising
Graphic Design
Grant Writing
HR/Administration
Information Technology
Legal Expertise
Marketing
Photography/Videography
Professional Nonprofit Experience
Public Policy Advocacy
Public Relations
Public Speaking/Presentations
Social Media
Sponsorships
Surveys
Web Design
Youth Development

FUNDRAISING AND OUTREACH
Among other responsibilities, board members play a key role in raising funds for our organization. It is an expectation of board service that you will introduce people in your sphere of influence to our work and invite them to know and do more – as prospective volunteers, board members, staff and as donors. Our organization commits to providing you with the information and tools necessary for you to stand as a vocal and visible ambassador for our work.
Can you speak to your level of comfort with this expectation and do you have any concerns?

TIME COMMITMENT

Board service is a true commitment of time and energy. As a board, we are ask for a 3-year commitment from you. In addition to monthly board meetings, board members server on a minimum of one board committee.

We estimate approximately 8 to 10 hours per month. In addition, we ask that you attend a minimum of one of our races per year, join one team ride, and attend any special League events.
Do you have any concerns or potential conflicts that may serve as impediments to this time commitment?

PROFESSIONAL BIO / LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
As a board member, we will publish a bio on each member.
Please share with us your professional resume and any League experience and history.
WSCL Email
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WSCL Name
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