The mission of Justice for our Neighbors North Central Texas (JFON NCTx) is to extend hospitality to the immigrant community by offering high-quality legal immigration services for free, or at a very low-cost, educating the public about immigration and the people immigrating to the United States, and engaging in advocacy with our immigrant neighbors.

Board Member responsibilities include:

• determining the mission of the organization and understanding its collective purpose
• selecting, supporting, and evaluating the performance of the Executive Director
• strategic and organizational planning
• ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
• fundraising and resource development
• approving and monitoring the organization’s programs and services
• enhancing the organization’s public image
• assessing its own performance as the governing body of the organization
• ensuring legal and ethical integrity
• fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission
• leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to achieve the organization’s mission
• give a meaningful personal financial donation
• help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and influence public policy
• prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings
• participate fully in one or more committees or taskforces
• engage in learning opportunities to better understand the community we serve
• respect the experiences of all who bring their voices and lived experiences into the boardroom and the organization

For more information contact Executive Director Sid Earnheart at 817-310-3820 or sid@jfondfw.org