Children's Advocacy Alliance

• Promote and implement the mission of the organization • Serve as an asker, advocate or ambassador for the organization to generate various forms of organizational support, including the recruitment of new Board and Committee Members and generating financial support by: Participating in organization sponsored events and activities; Actively promoting the purpose of organization through effective communication with the network, public, press, legislative bodies, and other organizations as appropriate; Contributing to fundraising efforts with personally meaningful gifts, which include donation of time, money and/or in-kind; Identifying and contacting, when requested, potential funders at the individual, corporate, and foundation levels to assist in ensuring the financial support of organization’s mission and vision • Keeping informed on current issues and trends affecting children • Oversight of organization operational activities, including: Support and annually evaluate the Executive Director, Establish and regularly review organization goals and objectives, Develop, implement, and monitor the Strategic Plan, Act as fiduciary in approving and monitoring the operating budget and ensuring that all fiscal/control policies are adhered to, Act as the Governing body in approving policies and procedures, Assure compliance with all local, state, and national laws, Conduct an annual self-evaluation, Elect officers, Fulfill other duties as provided by the Bylaws and Policies of the organization • Attend and participate in meetings by attending at least 80% of Board Meetings and the Annual in-person Board Retreat • Actively participating on at least one standing Board Committee • Arriving at meetings on time, well prepared and ready to engage in thoughtful and professional dialogue • Being available for ongoing Board training • Serve a minimum of two-year term

• Coordinating advocacy efforts across children’s health, child welfare, and early childhood • Facilitating the Children’s Mental Health Action Coalition and coordinating with childhood and child welfare staff and experts to surface priorities, assess policy options, and identify advocacy pathways • Turning partner expertise into policy frameworks, talking points, legislative summaries, and advocacy materials • Developing short- and long-term advocacy communications and strategies in collaboration with the Executive Director • Representing CAA in coalition meetings, workgroups, and policy discussions as a lead and facilitator • Analyzing proposed legislation, regulations, and budget items to assess impact on children and families • Synthesizing research, expert input, and community perspectives into clear policy options • Drafting issue briefs, fact sheets, white papers, and background memos for government affairs use • Supporting development of legislative testimony and advocacy messaging in partnership with the Executive Director