Standing Committees of the Board
St Vincent de Paul of Seattle | King County has released Phase One of our 2025 Strategic Renewal Plan. An important first step of this initiative is re-envisioning our Board structure and creating expanded opportunities for Vincentians in good standing to participate more fully in governance, sharing their skills and experience to advance our mission.
If you are interested in becoming a committee member, in serving on the Board of Directors, or both, please fill out the Interest Form to share more about yourself. Applicants will then be contacted by the Executive Committee (consisting of the Board President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Executive Director) to schedule a meeting.
You can learn more about each Standing Committee below by reading the Committee Charters.
Governance Committee
Purpose: To strengthen board governance, clarify organizational structure, measure board effectiveness, and ensure alignment with National through standardized practices to support effective leadership.
Conference Excellence Committee
Purpose: To ensure that Conferences are functioning effectively and that Vincentian members are appropriately prepared and supported in their service to neighbors. This gives them general jurisdiction over maintaining and enhancing the culture of Vincentian life within the District Council.
Mission Advancement Committee
Purpose: To increase community awareness of SVDP, secure increased funding to sustain and expand our programs, ensure the financial health of the District Council and its member conferences, and support the good stewardship of all District Council assets and financial resources.
Finance Committee
Purpose: To advise on the financial health of the District Council and its member conferences and support the good stewardship of all District Council assets and financial resources.