Support The Center for Elder's Independence
Become a Board Member
We are seeking active, engaged, and representative volunteers to join the CEI Foundation Board of Trustees.
Help us better serve the seniors in Alameda County and Contra Costa County experiencing complex medical conditions and enable them to live independently in their homes and contribute to their communities.
CEI Foundation Board of Trustees
Overview
The CEI Foundation is critical to the success and fiscal well-being of the Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) and the services CEI provides to East Bay seniors with complex medical conditions through its Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) programs. The PACE interdisciplinary team approach is considered by many to be the “gold standard” of care.
The CEI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and 509(a)(3) type 1 classification as a “supporting foundation” so, all proceeds raised are for the direct benefit of CEI’s mission.
Trustees are expected to embrace the “Triple A Board” model of volunteer engagement that promotes being an Ambassador, engaging in Advocacy and Asking for support (financial and otherwise) on behalf of the CEI Foundation all of which redounds to the benefit of CEI and those it serves. To these ends, Trustees will work closely with CEI Foundation staff and CEI representatives to achieve stated goals and elevate the mission of CEI in the community.
There is an expectation each Trustee will donate or solicit an amount equal or greater to $3,500 each fiscal year in which they serve. This amount is a combination of direct cash donations, recruited sponsorships for events, purchased tickets for events (directly and by identified guests), in-kind items assessed at fair market value, and grants from corporations, foundations, and/or donor advised funds.
Trustees create awareness about the CEI Foundation and generate support for the mission of CEI as donors and with outreach to others. Individuals become Trustees because they display interest in elder care, demonstrate leadership abilities, possess energy and enthusiasm, engage in community activities and exhibit an ability and willingness to involve others, including individuals, foundations and corporations interested in sustaining the CEI Foundation with philanthropic support.
Time Commitment
- Attend six Board of Trustees meetings annually (1st Tuesday in September, November, January, February, April, and June)
- Serve on a committee of and attend the annual PACE Party
- Attend the annual Holiday Reception and Toast
- Other committee work as requested
- Donor Solicitation/Community Engagement
Supportive Activities Expectations
Ambassador
- Representing CEI Foundation and CEI at events hosted or produced by strategic partners
- Introducing CEI to people of influence in your personal and professional networks
- Participate in an annual volunteer activity at a CEI PACE center
- Attend and bring guests to annual events including the PACE Party fundraiser, Holiday Reception & Toast, and other cultivation and community building events
- Assist in identifying, recruiting and orienting new Board of Trustee members
- Inviting CEI Foundation Board members and staff to fundraising and community building events you or your company sponsor
- Provide advice in your area of expertise and/or experience
Advocacy
- Communicate with elected officials and community leaders as requested
- Utilize personal and professional social media networks to communicate important issues
- Attend public events to represent CEI’s outreach initiatives
- Represent CEI Foundation on behalf of CEI’s outreach initiatives and speak knowledegably about issues
Asking
- Demonstrate leadership by first donating or securing a minimum of $3,500 annually
- Identifying, cultivating and soliciting new major donor prospects for unrestricted funds or in-kind donations
- Secure sponsorships and invite guests to the annual PACE Party fundraising event
- Assist with stewardship of major donors by making phone calls, meeting in person and writing personal notes and correspondence
If the above challenges on behalf of serving the seniors of our community interest you, please complete the accompanying online form for consideration. You will be informed of the progress of your application. Thank you.