CAWS Board of Directors Application

CAWS Board of Directors Application
Thank you for your interest in serving on the CAWS Board of Directors. CAWS was founded and built upon our devotion to the animals in need within our community and surrounding communities and is the oldest foster-based rescue organization in Utah. We are a no-kill, volunteer-powered 501(c)3 nonprofit animal welfare organization whose mission is "Working with the Community to Help Animals". To accomplish this mission to help as many animals in the community and surrounding communities as possible CAWS employs the following programs:
- Rescue and adoptions
- Lifetime commitment to all of our animals
- Community cat Trap-Neuter-Return team
- Medical & spay/neuter cost assistance to keep pets in their current homes
- Transports from surrounding communities
- Ongoing efforts to find new ways to advocate for the underserved animals & their humans in our community and surrounding communities
The CAWS Board of Directors is responsible for governing CAWS and focusing upon the mission, legacy, strategy, and goals of the organization. This includes oversight in four main areas: legal, financial, management, and program.
As a potential board member you may wish to review the following documents:
Bylaws of the Community Animal Welfare Society
CAWS Conflict of Interest and Ethics Statement
CAWS Board of Directors Responsibilities

Becoming a board member is a considerable commitment as we meet and exceed best practices for the nonprofit community. The process of becoming a board member includes:
1) Complete this application and supply the requested information
2) Meet with member(s) from the CAWS Board of Directors
3) If approved, your application will be submitted to the Board for vote
4) If approved, you will meet with one or members for orientation
5) Attend a CAWS Board meetings as a voting member

Please email board@caws.org with any questions or concerns about your application or process.

CAWS does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, employment of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Email Address*
Name*
First Last
Mobile Phone*
Home Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
About You
Do you have any background or experience in animal rescue, welfare, adoptions (not required)? If yes, please describe.*
What is your additional experience with the animal welfare sector, if any?**
Briefly describe why you would like to join the board of directors. What skills or experience would you like to utilize on the board?**
If appointed to the board, do you have any specific goals or priorities you like to see addressed?**
What other volunteer commitments do you currently have? Have you served on other nonprofit organization boards? If so, please least positions and relevant experience.**
Board Expectations
After reviewing the member expectations, do you see any concerns that might affect your ability to meet those expectations?*
After reviewing the conflict of interest and ethics statement, do you see any concerns that might prevent you from following said agreement?*
The board usually meets once a month on a Sunday. Do you see any scheduling concerns that might affect your attendance?*
Documents
Please upload and share any documents that support your application to the CAWS Board of Directors.
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A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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CAWS Board of Directors Application

About You

Board Expectations

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