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EXPECTATIONS OF THE BOARD AS A WHOLE

The mission of Camp River Run is Inspired by nature and flowing with optimism, we offer children who are battling life-threatening or disabling medical conditions an outdoor camp experience to rejuvenate their youth and strengthen their spirits.

As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for:

• Determining the mission and purposes of CRR
• Selecting and evaluating the performance of the Executive Director
• Strategic and organizational planning
• Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
• Fundraising and resource development
• Approving and monitoring CRR programs and services
• Enhancing CRR’s public image
• Assessing its own performance as the governing body of Camp River Run
• Recruit and train new board members in partnership with the Executive Director

EXPECTATIONS OF INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

Each individual board member is expected to:

• Know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs
• Faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements
• Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for Camp River Run to advance its mission.
• Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve CRR’s mission
• Give a meaningful personal financial donation
• Help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing.
• Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings
• Participate fully in one or more committees
  

BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALSO EXPECTED TO

• Follow CRR’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions
• Sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings
• Maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of Camp River Run.

Board meetings are the second Tuesday of every month from 4pm to about 5:30pm. We are a working board, meaning for now, board members are very hands on. As we continue to grow, things will continue to evolve.