Join the Board
Decoding Dyslexia Idaho is seeking Idaho residents interested in serving on our Board of Directors to champion our mission to raise awareness, empower families, and improve resources for students with dyslexia and educators in Idaho public schools!
We are looking for energetic, driven, and passionate individuals to help build our capacity so we can expand our outreach to more families and educators across the state. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our board leadership to reflect all of Idaho’s residents, including those that are typically underrepresented. We are specifically interested in individuals with any of the following experience, skill sets, or expertise:
Attorney / Legal Expertise
Business Strategy Expertise
Web Design / Computer Skills / Video Conferencing
Fundraising / Grant Writing / Special Events Expertise
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Work or Representation of a Diverse Group
Professionals (Pediatrician, Speech-Language Therapist, Psychologist)
Educators or Childhood Community Providers
Parents of a child experiencing dyslexia, specifically fathers, to improve our gender diversity. We are also seeking influential adults with dyslexia too!
Expectations of Board Members
Commit to a two-year term with the opportunity to renew
Prepare for and attend monthly board meetings (remote participation) and occasional special meetings or events (in-person)
Professionally represent Decoding Dyslexia Oregon to the public
Assist with board recruitment to further our mission
Participate in at least one committee or engage in a special project
Actively support the organization’s fundraising efforts, including but not limited to planning/participating in fundraising events, cultivating new donors and/or sponsors
Maintain professional conduct, including preserving the confidentiality of business matters discussed in board and committee meetings
