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
