YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Do you want to be a part of ending homelessness for women in Chicago? Deborah's Place Seeks Board Members Deborah's Place Mission Deborah's Place opens doors of opportunity for women who are homeless in Chicago. Supportive housing and services offer women a key to healing, achieving their goals and moving on from the experience of homelessness. Deborah's Place believes that achieving the organization's mission requires diverse voices, perspectives, skills and experiences. All board members are expected to lead from the top to promote respect for the intersectionality of race, age, color, disability, faith, religion, education, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, social class, economic class, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, and all other identities represented within our organization. Desired Skills and Expertise We are currently recruiting for diverse leaders with expertise in the following areas: Legal: To assist with reading and advising on policies, leases, vendor contracts and other legal documents Community Representation: To provide feedback and insight to the organization in building relationships and advocacy agendas for communities where our programs and services are sited (East Garfield Park, Old Town and West Humboldt Park) Facilities Management: To advise and assist with planning and budgeting for capital projects IT: To provide resources and expertise that expands technological capacity of staff and residents Marketing/Communications: To assist in developing a marketing strategy that includes traditional methods as well as social media Fundraising: To provide expertise and connections in raising funds and the ability to increase Deborah's Place networks and donor base. People with Lived Experience: To advise the Board on the lived experience of homelessness and to inform program planning HOW TO APPLY: Complete the Candidate Application on-line on the Deborah's Place website www.deborahsplace.org QUESTIONS: Contact Governance Committee: governancecommittee@deborahsplace.org