Domestic Abuse Women's Network (Dawn) Board of Directors

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Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (Dawn)

Board of Directors

Job Description (volunteer position)

Dawn’s Board of Directors is legally and financially responsible for activities of the agency and ensures that Dawn is true to its mission. The Board is a policy-making and fundraising body that ensures the capacity for appropriate and effective fiscal and programmatic management of the agency.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure that our philosophy regarding the issue of domestic violence, the relationship of Dawn to the survivors and children we serve, and the community at large is reflected in our mission statement.
2. Establish policies and procedures for the agency in accordance with the Bylaws and Articles of incorporation.
3. Facilitate the establishment of long-range goals in support of the stated mission and develop reasonable strategies to meet those goals.
4. Maintain legal and financial responsibility for the Agency through development of sound fiscal and operational policies.
5. Review and approve an annual budget developed by the Executive Director; review monthly/quarterly financial statements and ensure that an annual audit is conducted.
6. Hire, recruit, supervisor, and evaluate the performance of the Executive Director.
7. Keep up-to-date with local, state and national tends related to violence against women issues and not-for-profit Board Management.
8. Function as an ambassador for Dawn in the community at large.

Primary Activities

1. Attend scheduled Board meetings.
2. Implement work plans through consistent participation in standing and ad-hoc subcommittees.
3. Conduct auction procurement and major donor-sponsorship development
4. Represent Dawn as appropriate, at public forums (i.e., city council meetings, public hearings, the legislature).
5. Support fund development efforts of Dawn by attending events (could also include United Way events that directly impact Dawn).

Please note: Any appointments to the Dawn Board are contingent upon signature of an oath of confidentiality and a policy background check.