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 ever The Less, Inc. is a non-profit organization empowering Cincinnati area 7th-12th grade girls through social and emotional education and job readiness development programs. We are focused and serve girls through our after- school activities, summer camps, co-operative internships, and in-school education programs. Our Board of Directors is a "Working Board" of volunteers who supervises our staff and volunteers work with our girls in the achievement of our organization's mission. Our goal is to become an organization with about 12 Board Members meeting regularly to discuss the strategic planning and long-term mission achievement of the organization. Our volunteers are invited by students, parents, teachers, counselors, and even court guardians to become involved the lives of our girls to encourage their personal and academic development. As an organization, we help them to better understand their potential, help foster a positive vision for their future, and improve their inter-personal relationship skills with peers and adults. The girls have fun, develop friendships, and learn skills that empower them to have a more positive future. The girls develop a better "sense of self" through our academic, spiritual, and career development programs as we introduce them to positive female role models and mentors. Board Description BOARD OF DIRECTORS 3.1. Authority and Duties. The Board of Directors shall have general supervision and charge of the property, affairs, and finances of the Corporation. 3.2. Number. The number of Directors shall be fixed from time to time by the Directors but shall be no fewer than three (3) directors. 3.3. Founding Directors of the Board. Doris Thomas and Carole Daniels shall be the Founding Directors of the Board (the “Founding Directors”). Except as otherwise set forth herein, Our Directors are responsible for overseeing the organization’s programs and activities. We meet at least twice a year, but regularly have monthly meetings to carry out the programs and activities responsibly. We expect our board members to use their meetings to discuss matters that affect our organization. Board discussions provide varied perspectives as the board votes and makes decisions. As our governing body and leadership outreach to the community, we expect our Board Members to care about our mission, seek to achieve our goals, and act professionally and ethically in all their duties and interactions in the Cincinnati community. We want our Board Members to have experience as a volunteer serving teenage girls as well as have diversified skills and careers that represent the potential for our girls to have a successful career and a life of meaning and impact. We encourage Board Members to volunteer and also encourage others to volunteer for our organization. In accordance with our bylaws, the primary duties of the Board of Directors is to develop and implement the strategic vision, goals, tasks, and milestones of the organization. It creates strategy, sets goals and objectives, oversees programs and activities, and actively manages risks. It acts as the ultimate supervisor of the Executive Director and the operational staff. Additionally, the board is also responsible for the selection, evaluation and if necessary, replacing the CEO or Executive Director. Formatted Board Requirements BOARD OF DIRECTORS Authority and Duties. The Board of Directors shall have general supervision and charge of the property, affairs, and finances of the Corporation. The number of Directors shall be fixed from time to time by the Directors but shall be no fewer than three (3) directors. Our Directors are responsible for overseeing the organization’s programs and activities. We meet at least twice a year, but regularly have monthly meetings to carry out the programs and activities responsibly. We expect our board members to use their meetings to discuss matters that affect our organization. Board discussions provide varied perspectives as the board votes and makes decisions. As our governing body and leadership outreach to the community, we expect our Board Members to care about our mission, seek to achieve our goals, and act professionally and ethically in all their duties and interactions in the Cincinnati community. We want our Board Members to have experience as a volunteer serving teenage girls as well as have diversified skills and careers that represent the potential for our girls to have a successful career and a life of meaning and impact. We encourage Board Members to volunteer and also encourage others to volunteer for our organization. In accordance with our bylaws, the primary duties of the Board of Directors is to develop and implement the strategic vision, goals, tasks, and milestones of the organization. It creates strategy, sets goals and objectives, oversees programs and activities, and actively manages risks. It acts as the ultimate supervisor of the Executive Director and the operational staff. Board Requirements Attend at least 50% of the meetings Come prepared to discuss the matters presented in the agenda and reach a consensus decision Care about the social, mental, physical, educational, career, emotional, family, spiritual needs of teenage girls. Avoid conflicts of interests or actions that adversely impact the mission of the organization or the girls that we seek to serve, Sign the Conflicts of Interest and confidentiality agreements. Formatted Onboarding Interview with Doris Thomas and Carole Daniels Cincinnati Public Schools Background check so that you can be an approved volunteer who is allowed to work with our clients. Training sessions with designated Board Members Onboarding Interview with Doris Thomas and Carole Daniels Cincinnati Public Schools Background check so that you can be an approved volunteer who is allowed to work with our clients. Training sessions with designated Board Members 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 None Board Info to Listings --- not set ---