Board Member

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Our Board of Directors is in search for other Board Members to round out our motivated team.
Criteria for Members as outlines in or ByLaws:
Membership Criteria. Those applying to become a member of the board of directors shall demonstrate:

1. Passion, expertise, and an ability to assist with executing the mission of the organization.
2. Philanthropic interests, integrity, and the ability to work collaboratively.
3. A willingness to advocate for the organization.

The following is from the Board Member Expectations Policy, that is signed by each Board Member.
As part of my responsibilities as a board member:

1. I will promote the work of the organization to the community and represent the organization in a good light.
2. I will attend at least 75% of board meetings and special events yearly.
3. I will actively participate in one or more fundraising activities yearly.
4. I will make the board aware of any conflicts of interest and if so remove myself from the discussion. Refer to the conflict of interest policy for more information.
5. I will participate in the development and establishment of policies through which the work of the organization is done.
6. I will stay informed of the business of the organization.
7. I will work in good faith with the other members of the board.
8. I will agree to acquire any additional training/certification/testing if required.
9. I will participate in Board assessments of its performance and recommend improvements where needed.

In turn, the organization will be responsible to me in several ways:

1. I will receive quarterly reports of the financial status of the organization that allow me to meet the "prudent portion" of the law.
2. I can request the opportunity to speak with the board president about the goals of the organization, activities, and programs.
3. Board members will respond in a straight forward fashion about the questions that I feel are necessary for me to carry out my legal and moral responsibilities to this organization.
4. If the organization does not fulfill its obligations to me I can speak to the Board President about how I am being treated.