Interested in becoming a board Member?

Title: LC4YF Board Member
Reports To: Board Chair
Term: 3 years, renewable up to 5x
Commitment: ~2-4 hours/month

As a Board Member of Lakes Center for Youth and Families, you play a vital role in guiding the vision, strategy, and sustainability of our organization. Board members are not only ambassadors of our mission—they are active participants in governance, advocacy, and resource development. Through leadership, oversight, and community connection, board members help ensure Lakes Center continues to meet the evolving needs of youth and families in Forest Lake, Chisago County, and the surrounding area.

Responsibilities

• Attend 8 of the 12 regular board meetings and prepare in advance. Monthly meetings will be held virtually, with one in-person meeting each quarter. Attendance at in-person meetings is strongly encouraged.

• Serve on at least one committee

  • Events (monthly)

  • Charitable Gaming (monthly)

  • Development (monthly)

  • Board Development (quarterly)

  • Financial Oversight (quarterly)

• Make a personally meaningful monthly or annual financial contribution

• Attend at least one signature event annually.

• It is highly recommended that board members attend all signature events and community engagement events to demonstrate support, foster visibility, and strengthen community connections.

• Participate in fundraising and community outreach efforts

• Provide strategic leadership and sound judgment

• Act as a positive ambassador for Lakes Center

• Partner respectfully with staff; avoid micromanagement

Additional Expectations

• Maintain confidentiality

• Disclose conflicts of interest

• Encourage inclusive, constructive board culture

• Participate in occasional trainings or retreats