General

• Become acquainted with and support the mission of the organization
• Be acquainted with the by-laws, financial management and Board policies and procedures
• Actively recruit prospective Board members who can significantly contribute to the Board’s work
• Contribute experience, skills, expertise and community connections to the work of the Board
• Understand the legal and fiduciary responsibilities
• Make an initial 3 year commitment to serve on the Board

Participation

• Participate in strategic planning for the future of the organization
• Participate in Board member skill development opportunities
• Serve on at least one Board Committee or task force
• Attend occasional organizational functions
• Participate in scheduled Board retreats and meetings

Fundraising

• Support fund raising activities and be willing to ask others for money
• Attend occasional fund raising events

Personal Conduct

• Regularly attend and be prompt at Board and Committee meetings
• Actively prepare for and participate in all meetings of the Board
• Perform delegated assignments in a timely fashion
• Keep commitments that are made.
• Maintain the confidentiality of documents and discussions that are deemed confidential
• Treat fellow board members with trust, respect and understanding
• Declare and remove yourself from potential conflict of interest situations
• Listen and respect opinion of others, promoting unity within the board

Community Relations

• Help promote the organization to a larger community
• Serve as an ambassador of the agency to the community
• Act as an advocate for the organization

Organizational Relations

• Provide constructive feedback about the organization and/or Board through appropriate channels
• Acknowledge that the Board Chair is the only Board member who speaks on behalf of the Board
• Refrain from making special requests of staff and respect the Executive Directors management position within the staff
• Communicate issues about the Board or the agency to the Board Chair