Volunteer Board Member

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Board role and responsibilities

Board members are expected to serve utilizing their judgment and discretion for the benefit of The Cheyney C Club. Members shall operate in good faith, with loyalty to the best interests of the organization, make reasonable inquiry into the activities of the organization, maintain confidentiality of Board and organization information, exercise good judgment and care, avoid conflicts of interest, show respect to others, including other Board members, C Club members, Cheyney affiliate organizations, and contributors.

Recognition of the Mission

Members of the Board of Directors are expected to understand and support the organization’s mission, serve as ambassadors and advocates of the mission, assist with the raising of funds, make philanthropic financial contributions, and lend advice and expertise to The C Club’s executive leadership team.

Board members, therefore, should be familiar with The C Club’s mission, bylaws, and strategic plan for external funding.

Fundraising and Advocacy

As a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, fundraising and advocacy are vital to the success of The Cheyney C Club. One of the most important functions of the Board is to assist and oversee The C Club’s fundraising efforts. Consistent with this, all Board member are expected to:

1. Make The Cheyney C Club one of their top five philanthropic contributions each year and plan to make a significant gift to the organization during their term.

2. Solicit the financial support of others in addition to his or her personal contribution. Matching gift contributions from an employer will count as "support of others."

3. Serve as the Chair or member of an event committee, contribute ideas and actively support the development efforts of The C Club.

4. Attend and support as many C Club-hosted events as possible.

Fiscal Oversight

The Board of Director must provide broad fiscal oversight, including the adaptation of an annual budget, regular review of revenue and expenses, and review of tax forms and audits.

Involvement in Meetings

Board members are expected to prepare for, promptly attend, and actively participate in the monthly board meetings.

If they are serving as the chair of a committee, it is expected that the committee will meet at least once per month either in person or via teleconference to sustain momentum.