Fhcci Application for Board Membership

FHCCI APPLICATION FOR BOARD MEMBERSHIP

The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) is a private, non-profit organization which was incorporated in August 2011. Our mission is to ensure equal housing opportunities by eliminating housing discrimination through advocacy, enforcement, education and outreach.

The FHCCI has two primary goals in its work to fight housing discrimination:

1. Educate the public on fair housing laws so people recognize and report problems and understand their responsibilities, and
2. Engage in enforcement activities to eliminate unlawful discriminatory practices.

The FHCCI fights housing discrimination not only because it is unlawful, but also because it is a divisive force that perpetuates poverty, segregation, ignorance, fear, and hatred.The FHCCI offers four main programs to combat housing discrimination and promote equal housing opportunity: Advocacy, Education, Inclusive Communities, and Public Policy. To learn more, visit

The FHCCI is currently seeking applicants for its Board of Directors. What are the expectations of a Board Member of the FHCCI?

• The Board meets every other month, on the fourth Tuesday of each month, from 5:30-7:30 PM. As a Board Member, you are expected to attend a minimum of 70% of board meetings in a calendar year.
• Each Board Member is expected to make a yearly financial donation during each calendar year. There is no minimum amount to this donation; it simply must be a monetary amount that is meaningful to you.
• Each Board Member is expected to attend at least one board/staff volunteer community event each calendar year.
• Each Board Member is requested to attend the FHCCI’s yearly fair housing conference and participate as needed by staff.
• The Board of Director position at the FHCCI is a volunteer position with no monetary compensation provided.

Through its Advocacy Program, the FHCCI Board of Directors votes on whether to proceed, when warranted, to litigation or other needed enforcement action to address uncovered acts of unlawful housing discrimination. Please note that if you work in the housing industry, your eligibility for Board consideration will be determined by the degree of potential conflict of interest you may experience as a Board Member. If the conflict is minimal, we will expect you to recuse yourself from decisions which may be a conflict for you. If the conflict is significant, this position may not be a good fit for you or the FHCCI Board.

APPLICATION FOR NOMINATION TO THE

FAIR HOUSING CENTER OF CENTRAL INDIANA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana works to ensure equal housing opportunities for all persons.If you are interested in being considered for a vacant Board of Directors position, please complete the following application and attach a resume, CV, or bio. Send to or FHCCI, 445 N. Pennsylvania St., Suite 811, Indianapolis, IN 46204.You may also find a downloadable version of this form for ease of entry at:

1. Name

1. Organization (if applicable)

1. Address

1. City, State, Zip Code

1. Phone

1. E-mail Address

1. Educational Background: (any degree(s) held, certifications, etc.)

1. Other Board Experience: Note agency(ies) and years of service

1. Please describe any experience in the following areas:

1. Are you a member of any organizations representing lenders, real estate groups, apartment or housing associations, homeowner insurance, or other housing industry groups?

1. Do you currently rent out or participate in the financing or sale of any housing to the public? If yes, how will you ensure there is no conflict of interest with information confidentially shared with the board about FHCCI investigations of housing related businesses?

1. Members of the FHCCI’s board determine whether the FHCCI proceeds forward with litigation to address uncovered acts of unlawful housing discrimination. Do you have any concerns or issues with this role?

1. How did you learn of the FHCCI?

1. What about the FHCCI most interests you?

In addition to the answers above, please provide:

1. A statement below regarding why you want to be nominated to the FHCCI Board of Directors and what contributions you would bring to the FHCCI Board. Please keep this statement to a few paragraphs and no more than one page.
2. Please attach a resume, CV,or bio with your application.

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