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2027 Non-Board Committee Application
Thank you for your interest in volunteering to serve the Children’s Law Center of Minnesota (CLC). CLC is seeking volunteers to serve on CLC’s standing Committees for a
one-year term from January 1, 2027– December 31, 2027.
Application Deadline is Friday, November 18, 2026.
Selection and Notification is in December 2026.
CLC’s Mission:
To promote and protect the legal rights and well-being of children and youth through legal advocacy, educational outreach, and policy reform.
CLC’s DEI Mission Statement:
CLC will work to amplify our clients’ voices through consistent and intentional engagement in DEI work and through fostering an awareness of diverse cultural and community backgrounds and understandings throughout all levels of CLC’s organization. We will also work to address bias and barriers within all levels of CLC and within our hiring and staff retention processes to promote equality for all. As we work towards creating a more equitable and diverse organization, we recognize that a true commitment to diversity and equity is a continuous and intentional process.
Non-Board committee volunteers
are individuals who are invited by the CLC Board to serve on particular CLC Board Committees as voting members of those Committees consistent with the following conditions:
No more than 50% of any CLC Board committee may be composed of non- Board members; except where the CLC Board approves the establishment of a special advisory committee in order to provide focused oversight surrounding a specific project or issue area where Board members may be in a minority role.
Non-Board Committee volunteers may not serve as chair of the Board committee, except on an interim basis when approved by a majority of the CLC Board or as designated by the current chair of the committee.
Non-Board committee volunteers bring a background and expertise relevant to the purpose and workings of that Committee.
The non-Board committee volunteer who serves as an advisory member to a CLC Board committee is willing to commit to membership and participation on a committee for at least one year.
The non-Board committee volunteer agrees that, if requested by CLC, she/he/they will make the same conflict of interest declaration as Board members and perform consistent with the Board’s conflict of interest policy.
Application:
I am applying to serve on the following CLC Committee(s) : (Check all that apply.)
Development & Marketing Committee
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Finance Committee
Policy Committee
Personal Information
Name:
Company:
Current Position:
Address:
Address 2:
City/Town
State
Zip Code
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Please describe your professional background.
Section 1: Motivation and Interest
Why are you interested in serving on CLCs Committee?
What attracts you to our organization's mission?
Section 2: Experience and Skills
Describe any previous nonprofit Committee experience?
Do you have any specific certifications, qualifications, or expertise that would be beneficial to our organization (e.g. finance, fundraising, governance, marketing)? Please elaborate.
What skills, expertise, and perspectives could you bring to the Committee that you believe are most valuable to our nonprofit?
Are you a former CLC client or have any personal experience with the foster care system?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
Have you been involved as a CLC volunteer in the past?
Yes
No
If you answered yes to having been involved as a CLC volunteer in the past, in what capacity did you volunteer and for how long?
Section 3 Time Commitment and Involvement
Are you able to commit the necessary time and resources to serve effectively on the Committee?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
On average, how many hours per month can you commit to committee-related activities, including meetings and committee work?
Section 4: Conflicts of Interest and Ethics
Do you have any known conflicts of interest that would limit your ability to serve on the Committee?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
Have you ever been involved in any legal or ethical issues that could impact your ability to serve on the Committee?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
Sections 4, 5, & 6 -VOLUNTARY ONLY-:
Many third parties, such as foundations from whom we may seek donations, are now asking for statistics on volunteer demographic representation. If you are willing to self-Identify to assist CLC in responding to these inquiries, should you be selected please complete the questions below. Your answers will be kept as confidential as possible, and information only provided in aggerate data about our volunteers. The more volunteers who complete these sections the better information we will be able to give in response to foundation requests. Thank you in advance if you chose to participate.
Section 4: Race/Ethnicity-Related Identification
Ethnicity /Race:
What is your ethnic or racial background? (Please select all that apply.)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian or Asian American
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latinx
Middle Eastern or North African
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White
Another race
Section 5: LGBTQ+ Identification
Sexual Orientation: Do you identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
Gender Identity: How do you identify in terms of gender?
Male
Female
Non-binary
Other (please specify)
Section 6: Additional Comments:
Is there anything else you would like to share about your cultural background or gender identity or any additional information you think is relevant to your tole as a Committee member?
*
Acknowledgement & Signature
If appointed, I agree to abide by the CLC Conflict of Interest Policy and Duty of Care. I am committed to serving for duration of the appointed term.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this application.
(Required.)