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Volunteer Board of Directors Description

Position Title: Board Member

Organization: Invicta Child Foundation

Overview: As a volunteer board member at Invicta Child Foundation, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the organization’s strategic direction, ensuring its mission is fulfilled, and promoting its growth and sustainability. Your commitment and expertise will directly impact the lives of children and youth we serve.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Governance and Leadership:

   • Strategic Planning: Participate in developing and reviewing the organization’s strategic plan. Provide input on long-term goals, objectives, and priorities.
   • Policy Development: Contribute to the creation and review of organizational policies, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and best practices.
   • Financial Oversight: Monitor the organization’s financial health, review budgets, and ensure responsible fiscal management.
   • Risk Management: Identify and address potential risks, both internal and external, that may affect the organization.

2. Advocacy and Representation:

   • Ambassadorship: Act as an ambassador for Invicta Child Foundation, promoting its mission and values within your networks and the broader community.
   • Networking: Leverage your connections to build partnerships, secure resources, and advocate for the organization’s initiatives.
   • Public Relations: Support public relations efforts, including attending events, speaking engagements, and media interactions.

3. Fundraising and Resource Development:

   • Fundraising: Contribute to fundraising efforts by participating in donor cultivation, grant applications, and fundraising events.
   • Resource Mobilization: Help identify potential funding sources, in-kind donations, and other resources to support programmatic activities.

4. Program Oversight:

   • Program Evaluation: Regularly assess the impact and effectiveness of the organization’s programs and services.
   • Quality Assurance: Ensure that programs align with the organization’s mission and meet the needs of the target beneficiaries.

5. Board Meetings and Committees:

   • Attendance: Attend board meetings (usually quarterly) and actively participate in discussions.
   • Committee Work: Serve on committees (e.g., finance, governance, program) as needed.

Expectations:

• Time Commitment: Board members typically commit to a term (e.g., 2-3 years) and attend regular meetings. Additional time may be required for committee work, events, and special projects.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Embrace diversity and contribute to an inclusive board culture.
• Confidentiality: Respect confidentiality regarding sensitive organizational matters.
• Passion and Advocacy: Be passionate about the organization’s mission and advocate for positive change.

Remember, as a board member, you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and youth. Thank you for considering this important role!