Board Member - Board Manager

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As LLN’s Board Manager - Chair, you will oversee the board’s work and generally the primary person who will work with the President to make sure things are running smoothly and keep the board informed. 

Primary Duties (will be, but not limited to): 

• Serves as the contact point for every board member on board issues.
• Sets goals and objectives for the board and ensures that they are met as described in Duties of Board Member Job Description.
• Ensures that all board members follow the organization’s By-Laws and are involved in committee activities/meetings/events/initiatives.
• Arranges and takes part in new board member orientation.
• Takes the lead on the President’s annual performance evaluation.
• Takes the lead in the annual board member self-evaluation and review process.
• Works with the President to recruit new advisory board candidates.

Board Member Position

As a Member of the Board of Directors, the Board will support the work of LLN and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. Board members are expected to have, or be willing to learn, the financial acumen to read and understand organizational financial statements and to otherwise help the board fulfill its fiduciary responsibility to ensure that LLN has a sound fiscal and strategic position. Additionally, they are expected to responsibly represent LLN in their respective communities and to advocate for LLN’s mission, programs, and services as appropriate.

Board Member Duties

• Board members are expected to support the organization’s resource development goals by:
  • Giving directly or fundraising for a minimum of $1000 per year, including providing support during fundraising pitches and reviewing grant proposals.
  • Supporting LLN awareness events by:
    • inviting and securing at least three people to attend each event
    • Securing at least one sponsorship (either in-kind or monetary) for each initiative.
    • Attend and provide support before, during and after LLN awareness events.
  • Providing fiscal and strategic oversight for the organization.
  • Actively sharing information about LLN on social media and other channels.