Jamie’s Place is Seeking New Board Members

Our Mission

Jamie’s Place is a real home in the heart of the Methow Valley where elders, with the support

of family, community, and caregivers, can enjoy meaningful lives with dignity and grace.

 Our Vision

Our vision is to meet the growing long-term care needs of all Methow Valley elders and prepare

the next generation of caregivers.

What is Jamie’s Place?

Jamie’s Place provides a ‘Home with a Heart’ for elders who need long-term care in the

Methow Valley. Skilled caregivers are trained in supporting and preserving capabilities, getting

to know what each elder needs to have a meaningful life. Jamie’s Place is known throughout

the Pacific Northwest as a thriving, loving home full of life and vitality for elders and staff.

Jamie’s Place is entering an exciting phase of growth, and we are looking for the right people to

expand our board, both in numbers and talent, and to serve as board members and advisors.

For more information about Jamie’s Place click, Who We Are

About the Board

Jamie’s Place is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors working to deliver our mission by

supporting the staff caring for elders, fundraising to ensure supplemental funding for elders

whose care is under compensated, and to plan for the increasing need for long-term care in the

Methow Valley.

While day-to-day operations are led by the Jamie’s Place Executive Director and Associate

director who oversee our capable staff ensuring high quality direct care, the Board works

closely with management to ensure all aspects of the mission are supported.

In addition to being responsible for the financial health of the organization, the Board provides

mission-based leadership, strategic governance, programmatic oversight, and fundraising

support. The Board also coordinates with a coalition of Methow Valley organizations to address

issues affecting the entire community, such as workforce training and housing.

 Strategic Expansion for Jamie’s Place!

We are entering an exciting phase of growth for the organization. After 18 years of successful

operations with an occupancy of 12, we are now undertaking a major expansion that will

double our capacity to care for elders in the valley with new, upgraded facilities to be built in

Twisp. This will allow us to increase efficiencies and quality of care for our elders, and protect

the well-being of our caregiving workforce. Our new facility will include three separate but

connected houses, each home to eight elders, located just two blocks down Twisp Avenue

toward the Methow River from Glover Street in the heart of Twisp. The new facility will be built

on the shelf of land level with Methow Street.

During the last months of 2024 we purchased the property in Twisp, solicited and approved the

architect’s drawings, and secured $11 million in pledges, with an additional $5 million pledge

pending, toward the $24 million project cost. Construction will get underway in 2025.

Included in the project cost is $4 million for an initial endowment that will guarantee assistance

for at least two elders unable to afford the full cost of a room at Jamie’s Place. This is crucial,

because with this expansion Jamie’s Place will double the number of rooms reserved for

financially vulnerable elders, to six total rooms. The Board will continue to raise funds annually

for the remaining four elders who cannot afford the full cost of care.

Expectations

Each Director serves a three-year term.  Meetings are held monthly on the third Monday from

4-6pm. Meetings are in-person as much as possible at locations to be determined/announced

in and around Winthrop. Directors may also participate remotely, as needed.  

Directors generally serve on two standing committees and other working groups. Directors are

also expected to attend an annual all-day retreat, usually held in the fall, as well as Board-

sponsored events throughout the year.      

For more information about Board of Directors responsibilities and time commitments, please

review our Board Member Position Description (see button below).

Express Interest in being part of the Jamie’s Place Mission!

Join us during this exciting phase of growth! We seek individuals in the Valley who are

passionate about the well-being and care of elders in the Methow Valley and could bring

experience in areas such as finance, legal, fundraising, marketing, project management/major

construction, and/or have previous board experience.

We will be accepting letters of interest on a rolling basis until our available positions are filled.

In addition to your full name and email address, please share with us:

·       Your connection to the Methow Valley.

·       Your interest and/or involvement in Jamie’s place mission and work.

·       Your current or previous occupation or relevant experience, especially in the areas listed

above.

Please email your letter of interest to Rana Clarke-Bandy, Executive Director

executivedirector@jamies-place.org to arrange a discussion with our executive director and a

member of our board: Feel free to call 509-996-5964 x1 to contact us and learn more!