Join the Mission

Board of Directors’ Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain Policies and directives governing the business, programs, and services of the organization.
• Determining the organization’s mission
• Approving the organization’s annual budget
• Providing proper financial oversight
• Ensuring legal and ethical integrity
• Establishing governance policies
• Interviewing and electing officers
• Maintaining the organization’s accountability
• Delegate to the Executive Director of the Organization
• Serve a minimum 1-year term
• Be available for Board and Committee Meetings (Minimum attendance is required)
  • Required Meetings (Meetings will be scheduled well in advance)
    • (4) Full Board meetings Annually (times and dates determined by the Executive Committee)
    • Monthly Committee Meetings (time and date to be determined by the specific Committee)
  • Other Meetings
    • Some meetings may be called to handle specific issues. Attendance may be requested but may not be required.
• Could possibly serve in any of these officer positions (or any ad hoc positions in the future:
  • Chair of the Board – Responsible for the organization, presides over meetings, & executes business in the name of the board.
  • Vice Chair of the Board – To lead the board in the absence of the Chair.
  • Secretary – Custodian of Records, Keep minutes of each meeting.
  • Treasurer – responsible for the treasury and finances of the organization. Approves policies related to spending.
• Serve on 1 or more Committees:
  • Executive Committee – Composed only of Board officers and Committee leaders. Builds Meeting Agendas and overall runs the day-to-day organization business.
  • Public Awareness Committee – Composed of at least 2 Directors (1 to chair, 1 to record minutes) and any other members of the public with expertise in the subject. To develop our on-brand messaging and overall make decisions related to Public Awareness and communication.
  • Finance and Fundraising Committee – Composed of at least 2 Directors (1 to chair, 1 to record minutes) and any other members of the public with expertise in the subject. Be responsible for day-to-day finances, budgeting, and fundraising of the Organization.
  • Programs Committee – Composed of at least 2 Directors (1 to chair, 1 to record minutes) and any other members of the public with expertise in the subject. Vet new mentors and manage current services or work on developing new services.