Leadership Team · Board Of Directors

Board Member Application

Thank You For Your Interest In Serving. Board Members Attend Quarterly Meetings, Take Part In Committees, And Advocate For ALSS — About One To Three Hours A Month Leading Up To Each Quarterly Meeting. Please Answer Every Question; Type N/A Where Something Doesn't Apply.

About You

Full Name

Phone Number

Current Employer / Organization And Title

LinkedIn Or Website (Optional)

Alignment & Mission Fit

What draws you specifically to the mission of Affordable Living & Supportive Services (ALSS)?

How does our focus on supportive housing, health stability, and financial wellness align with your personal or professional values?

Have you served on a non-profit board before, and what did you find most fulfilling or challenging about that experience?

Expertise & Value Addition

What specific skills, networks, or industry expertise (e.g., housing development, legal, finance, healthcare, fundraising) do you hope to contribute to ALSS?

Can you share an example of how you’ve helped an organization navigate growth, policy changes, or strategic shifts in the community development or human services sector?

How would you leverage your professional network or local partnerships in Maryland to help advance our mission and community reach?

Governance & Strategic Vision

How do you view the role of a board member versus the role of executive leadership (e.g., President & Founder Meloni Harris-Barber)?

How do you approach major strategic decisions when there are competing priorities or limited resources?

What is your experience with non-profit financial oversight, budget approvals, or fiduciary governance?

Commitment & Fundraising

Board members are expected to attend quarterly meetings, participate in committees, and advocate for ALSS. Are you able to commit approximately 1–3 hours per month leading up to the quarterly meeting?

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Anything You'd Like To Add (Optional)

What is your comfort level with fundraising—whether that means making a personal annual contribution, opening doors to donor networks, or supporting grant initiatives?

Are you currently serving on any other boards or advisory committees, and do you anticipate any potential conflicts of interest?

Culture & Collaboration

How do you handle disagreement or constructive debate within a team or board setting?

What does meaningful equity, diversity, and person-centered support look like to you in the context of community development?

What would success look like for you individually at the end of a 2- or 3-year term on our board?

Resume (Optional)

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I confirm the information above is accurate, and I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee a board seat.

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