Become an RSS Board Member
Be a vital part of our leadership team, help enrich the lives of older adults, and shape the future of RSS.
About RSS
RSS-Center for Ageless Living (Riverdale Senior Services) champions older adults in the Northwest Bronx and beyond, offering them the opportunity to live happier and healthier lives as they age in place. It does so through a wide-ranging menu of free in-person, hybrid, and online classes (fitness, art, writing, poetry, technology, nutrition, cooking, and more), intergenerational experiences, social work services, daily lunch, trips to historical landmarks and museums, and one-of-a-kind programs like our Adult Day Program for Early Memory Loss. Since our founding 50 years ago, RSS has combatted social isolation and promoted physical and mental health via hundreds of classes in the center and online and thousands of nourishing daily meals.
What are the Board’s responsibilities?
· Directors are expected to understand and promote RSS’mission, to provide advice and support in their areas of expertise, and to work collaboratively with staff and other Board members to advance the organization. Directors are elected for three-year terms and should plan to serve for a minimum of three years.
· The Board of Directors has the fiduciary duty to understand the budget and assist with the fundraising necessary to support the budget. The Board-Executive Director relationship is a partnership wherein the Executive Director (who is evaluated on an annual basis) manages the day-to-day operations of the organization and the Board serves as a trusted advisor providing oversight and governance.
Fundraising, Leadership, and Governance
Directors agree to:
· Be responsible for an annual minimum give/get of $1,000.
· Attend five Board meetings annually.
· Serve as an active participant on at least one Board committee.
· Assist the Executive Director and Board Nominating and Governance Committee in identifying and recruiting new Board members.
· Act as an RSS ambassador by promoting RSS to stakeholders, potential donors, and volunteers in his/her personal and professional communities.
· Attend the RSS annual benefit, participate in other RSS fundraising activities and select RSS activities
· Assist the Executive Director, the RSS staff, and the Board Development Committee in identifying, cultivating, and developing prospective donors.
Contact Us
If you would like to be considered for the RSS Board of Directors or would like to learn more about playing a volunteer leadership role at RSS, please email info@rssny.org
Thank you for your interest in joining RSS’ community of passionate people committed to giving older community members in the Bronx the opportunity to live their best, happiest, and healthiest lives.
