Chairman of the Board - College Bound, AZ

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Department Summary: College Bound AZ is a nonprofit organization that serves underrepresented students 14-24 years old. College Bound AZ provides mentoring, guidance and support to ensure students achieve their dream of post secondary education.

Job Description:

• Presides at all Board and staff meetings;
• Abides by the Board Expectations Agreement adopted by the Board
• Annually makes a personal financial gift to College Bound AZ
• Assists the Executive Director in fundraising by forging new formal and informal relationships to build College Bound AZ’s financial resources; facilitate opportunities such as corporate sponsorships, grants and philanthropic donations
• Represents the Board as a whole
• Oversees Board affairs (implement the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws; provide for strategic plan development; provide for financial sustainability so that the programs of College Bound may be executed in the community; ensure Board of Directors and Executive Director accountability.)
• Serves as a liaison with the Executive Director
• Works with the Executive Director to ensure compliance with all laws
• Works with the Executive Director to identify best practices that will be used
• Fosters unity of purpose that unites individuals with diverse personalities and perspectives
• Appoints chairperson for each committee and communicates with the committee chairs
• Represents College Bound AZ to the community as the official Board voice
• Oversees, with the Executive Director, partnerships and collaborations with other institutions
• Speaks to the media or recommends other Board members/staff, as appropriate
• Is an active participant in the Board’s annual evaluation and planning efforts
• Establishes the Board meeting dates/times and works with the Secretary to send out meeting notices and record meeting minutes.
• Oversees the creation of the monthly meeting agenda along with the other Board leadership team (officers and Executive Director), as well as helps plan the yearly Board retreat with the Executive Director