Seeking Board of Director Members

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Board Member Expectations

• I will read and abide by the bylaws of the organization.
• I will read, annually affirm and abide by the organization’s conflict of interest policy.
• I will perform all fiduciary duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability.
• I will promote, value and protect the mission of the organization.
• While mindful of the past, I will help build a vision for the future and help develop and execute plans to achieve it.
• I will attend a board orientation within the first month of my board service.
• I will attend a minimum of 6 out of 8 board of directors’ meetings annually.
• I will attend the annual board retreat.
• I will make an effort to attend all special events during the year.
• I will serve on at least one Board committee.
• I will help to identify, recruit and mentor new members to the board of directors and board committees.
• I will make an annual financial contribution at a level that is personally meaningful and will support with my efforts the other fundraising work of the organization.
• I will respect the confidentiality of deliberations made at board and committee meetings and contribute to a climate of mutual trust and support between the board and executive director.