Edit Board Info Nonprofit Details Nonprofit Name EIN Maturity --- not set --- Start-Up (0-2 years) Growing (3-5 years) Mature (6+ years) Size --- not set --- Less than 10 employees 10-25 employees 26-50 employeees 51+ employees Budget --- not set --- Less than $25,000 $25,000-$100,000 $100,000-$500,000 $500,000-$2 million $2 million-$10 million More than $10 million How did you learn about BoardBank? Not Provided Cincinnati Cares United Way Website/Staff Family/Friend/Co-Worker ArtsWave - Partner Interact for Health - Partner Leadership Council for Nonprofits OneSource Executive Service Corps. - Partner GreenLight Fund - Partner Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio - Partner JPS Non Profit Strategies - Partner Other Organization / Program Nonprofit Contact Info First name Last Name Position Phone Email Director First Name Director Last Name Director Phone Director Email Director Email Board Information Formatted Board Description Dohn Community High School is a successful public charter school that was established in 2001. Our Board is hands-on, relating to policy and financial governance. The Board has oversight on new hires; however, the Board is not involved with the staff's performance evaluation, except for the Executive Director. Dohn's Board is exceptional in its performance of fiscally sound governance. Anyone familiar with charter schools knows that Dohn's longevity is outstanding. This success is due to the effectiveness of Dohn's Board and the positive working relationship between the Board and the school leadership. Dohn's Board has the following Committees: <ul> <li>Financial</li> <li>Development</li> <li>Building</li> <li>Race and Equality (suspended due to COVID and the challenge of meeting virtually for 20+ people, which include staff members)</li> </ul> Board Description Formatted Board Requirements Requirements for Dohn Board Membership include: <ul> <li>Appreciation of charter schools as an effective educational option for some students</li> <li>Diversity by age, race, gender</li> <li>A background in education helps, though not necessary.</li> <li>Endorsement of racial equity</li> <li>An innovative mindset that aligns with offering educational programs that meet the student where they are, in contrast to the student having to fit the program</li> <li>A vision of the future that includes promoting opportunity for forgotten, disenfranchised, marginalized youth who are also full of potential and eager to succeed</li> <li>Leadership skills that include expressing truth and working well as a team</li> </ul> Board Requirements Formatted Onboarding Dohn's Onboarding Process includes orientation to Dohn through a review of : <ul> <li>A history of the organization</li> <li>An introduction to Charter Schools, their value and function in Cincinnati</li> <li>An introduction to the innovative educational model of developing programs around the student instead of asking them to form-fit into a program. (Such programs at Dohn include Credit Recovery, Keeping Teen Moms in School, Gifted and Talented Education, Dohn Corps (a partnership with Job Corps) 22+ Adult Education and Dohn Prep).</li> <li>A get-to-know the Executive Director, other Board Members, School Leadership</li> <li>Opportunity for questions and answers</li> <li>Formal Board application with approval by Dohn's Charter School sponsor</li> <li>A welcome to the Board</li> </ul> Onboarding Time Commitment (hours/month) 1 to 3 3 to 5 5 to 7 7+ -- Parent -- Add New When Board Meets Where Board Meets Board Size --- not set --- Under 10 members 11-20 members 21+ members Board Donations We expect our board members to make sizable contributions. Please contact for more information. We require a specific amount of “give or get” for all board members. We strive for 100% board giving, but have no strict guidelines around financial contributions. -- Parent -- Add New Additional donation expectation information Board Members are requested to help with fundraising to their comfort level. Options include: • Being an Ambassador for Dohn among personal and professional contacts • Helping establish corporate and major donor relationships • Making introductions to foundations and corporations for grant applications • Calling donors to ask if they want to learn more about Dohn or to thank them for a donation • Writing thank-you notes • Making an additional financial contribution when specific campaigns occur • Supporting virtual and in-person event participation by inviting circles of friends • Being willing to learn about Dohn students and programs and share that information as opportunities present Board Info to Listings --- not set ---
