DHT directors should share common core values essential to DHT’s purpose, and bring qualifications, characteristics and life experiences that are complementary to one another and collectively reflect Western North Carolina.
Characteristics and experiences that shall be considered in selecting DHT directors include, but are not limited to:
Shared sense of DHT mission with deep interest and commitment to DHT’s success recognizing the significant commitment of time and effort that will be required.
Appreciation for the extraordinary potential associated with transforming the health and well-being of the people and communities across Western North Carolina.
Ability to focus on long-term, strategic outcomes of significant impact.
Commitment to the public interest and the role of the nonprofit sector; ability to view grant seekers and grantees as important associates.
Creativity and vision to see beyond current possibilities, take considered risks and remain flexible to the possibilities of change given evidence-based metrics and review.
Ability to think and act beyond one’s personal perspective and experience (e.g., gender, place of residence, race/ethnicity, etc.).
Excellent listening skills combined with an ability to refrain from dominating conversation.
Remain informed, engaged and willing to represent the organization and its interests in the community.
Appreciation of the difference between governance and management.
Personal integrity, character, intelligence and ability to work collaboratively with others.
Before starting the nomination process, we recommend collecting the following information about your nominee:
Relevant professional/personal expertise
Nominee contact information including email, address, and phone number
Highlights of the nominee’s career or service that align with the characteristics and experiences listed above
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Asheville, NC 28803
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Asheville, NC 28803
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Support programs and networks that reduce deaths, treat addiction, and prevent first use
Help reduce disparities based on race, location, education and income factors
Invest in integrated heath care with seamless connections to supportive services
Support communities that promote healthy living and resiliency and help mitigate the impact of trauma, isolation and stress on individuals and families, especially those experiencing poverty
Support a well-funded, sustainable, competitive entrepreneur and small business ecosystem throughout the region
Help build a regional economic ecosystem that supports increased creation/retention of jobs and business ownership
Help build a skilled workforce with the knowledge and technical abilities to excel in a wide range of industry employment opportunities that provide a competitive, sustainable wage
Source, analyze and share a comprehensive, county-by-county data set that paints a full picture of work readiness, economic development and entrepreneurial needs and opportunities specific to Western North Carolina
Work in tandem with Economic Opportunity Strategic Priority to invest in career readiness at the community college and university levels
Support K-12 learning experiences with the resources and sustainability to provide an excellent academic and social-emotional education, so that all students graduate ready for college or career
Invest in an improved early childhood education ecosystem with the resources and sustainability to provide developmentally appropriate, affordable and accessible education and care to support ages birth to five, so that all children in WNC enter kindergarten ready to learn
Source, analyze and share a comprehensive set of publicly available data that provides a regularly updated, county-by-county picture of access, workforce and student outcomes in early childhood education and K-12 education specific to Western North Carolina
Loans, guarantees, and other financial tools to leverage funding opportunities
Increase affordable housing for lowest-income individuals and families
Support age-appropriate resources in affordable and workforce units, rental and owned
Invest in housing with sustainable supports for physical and mental health and wellbeing
Support healthy and safe revitalizations that work against displacement and gentrification, preserve home ownership and create generational wealth.