Join our Mission through board Membership
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in your community? Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach invites individuals from diverse backgrounds to consider joining our Board of Directors. With a mission to serve people in need and create hope in all stages of life, we are committed to serving the poor and vulnerable in our 5-county Diocese of Palm Beach. Our vision is to support individuals on their journey toward self-sufficiency, ensuring they are healthy in mind, body, and spirit. By bringing your unique perspectives, skills, and experiences to our board, you can help shape programs and initiatives that uplift those most vulnerable. Join us in building a brighter future for all.
- Mission: Serving people in need and creating hope in all stages of life.
- Vision: A community of self-sufficient individuals, healthy in mind, body, and spirit.
- Values: Everything we do reflects God's love with faith, respect, service, and compassion.
Who we Are:
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach was established in 1984 as the social service arm of the Palm Beach Diocese. The agency serves more than 10,000 clients each year throughout the Palm Beach Diocese which includes the counties of Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee. Catholic Charities currently provides services through 13 programs and ministries. Areas of service provision include disaster recovery, guardianship of incapacitated seniors, homeless prevention, transitional housing, prison ministry, pregnancy care, disaster recovery, immigration legal services, refugee services, and long-term case management to human trafficking victims. Catholic Charities is accredited annually by Nonprofits First. Our 13 programs and ministries include:
- Bakhita Empowerment Program - serving victims of human trafficking
- Birthline Lifeline - Pregnancy Care Centers
- Disaster Recovery
- Elder Affairs Guardianship
- Hunger Homeless Outreach - homelessness prevention
- Immigration Legal Services
- Refugee Services
- Samaritan Center - Transitional Housing for Homeless Families
- Women's Pregnancy Solutions - Mobile Pregnancy Care
- Parish Social Ministries
- Respect Life
- Interfaith Health and Wellness
- Prison Ministries
Board Commitment Q & A
Is there a vetting process?
Yes. All prospective board members undergo vetting to include a background check to ensure alignment with Catholic Charities mission, vision and values, as well as an interview with our CEO and Board President. All Board members are presented to the full board for a nomination and vote before onboarding.
How many Board Meetings will I be expected to attend?
All Board Members must be able to meet the basic requirements of Board service. This means, at a minimum, preparing for and attending as many as 6 board meetings throughout the year (1 meeting every other month). the minimum time involvement is approximately 26 hours per year.
Outside of participation in board meetings, what are the key board member responsibilities?
- Governance and oversight
- Promote agency mission, vision, values
- Promote and monitor strategic plan goals
- Financial stewardship
- Fundraising and Advocacy
- Monitor agency and program performance and quality improvement data
How long are Board terms?
Board Members commit to a term of 3 years, and can serve no more than 2 consecutive terms. A 1 year break is required in-between consecutive terms.
Will I be expected to join a committee?
Yes. Board Members are expected to serve on at least one board committee that will meet a minimum of once annually. Committees include executive, personnel, finance, nominating, development, strategic planning, performance and quality improvement, and audit.
Is there a fundraising requirement?
Our Board has a revenue strategy based on raising funds from individuals, corporations, and grants/foundations. While we do not have a minimum contribution requirement, Catholic Charities needs Board Members who are able to "give or get" by making donations themselves or assisting with soliciting donations from others.
Message from our CEO, Dr. Ellen T. Wayne:
At Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach, we are dedicated to serving the most vulnerable in our community, bringing hope and compassion to those in need. Our mission is made possible through the commitment of individuals like you—leaders who share our values and are willing to make a difference.We invite you to consider joining our Board of Directors and becoming an integral part of our ministry. As a board member, you will help guide our programs, expand our outreach, and ensure that our services continue to uplift and transform lives. Your leadership and expertise can help shape the future of our mission and strengthen our ability to serve.If you feel called to serve in this capacity or would like to learn more about this opportunity, we would love to connect with you.
Please reach out to me at etwayne@ccdpb.org or call 561-360-3339 for more information.Together, we can be the hands and feet of Christ, bringing love and hope to those who need it most.
