Board Member Recruitment

Rainfall Ranch Rescue (RRR) is looking to expand our all-volunteer Board of Directors with up to three new members. Please read the following information, and if you are interested click the APPLY button.

Basic Roles & Functions

The primary roles of the Board are to:

  • Work with the Executive Director, Tiana, to help make key operating and policy decisions

  • Assist in assuring that fiduciary responsibilities are met

  • Plan and execute fundraising (with staff and other volunteer support)

  • Fill support gaps as needed -- on site and administrative

  • Annually (or monthly) donate funds to the level each member is able

  • Commit to lead and/or work on projects and activities that match the skills brought to the Board (in addition to horse time: this is the fun part!)

  • Help to fill in on-site equine care and/or feeding shifts as capable

For more detailed descriptions of Board responsibilities, including Officer roles, please contact Executive Director, Tiana Cooper at rainfallranchrescue@gmail.com

Time Commitment

Average 2 hours/week  

Current Board members, particularly Officers, are spending an average of 2-5 hours/week on RRR projects, on site and/or from home; of course, this isn’t always an even spread of time depending on events and other needs. This includes monthly Board meetings (via Zoom or in person), currently one day of each quarter.

Skills Desired

(One or a combination; not expected all in one person)

  • Horse Knowledge/Experience

  • Education/Program Development

  • Marketing

  • Fundraising

  • Donor Cultivation (Individuals & Organizations)

  • Event Planning & Implementation

  • Building/Construction

  • Grant Research/Writing

  • Financial Oversight

  • Legal Expertise