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Week Two Assignment - Board Job Description Nicole Whitehead American Public University ENTR313 - Non-Profit Entrepreneurship Dr. Tony Muscia October 15, 2023
Board Job Description Position Title: Board Director, A Hand Up, Non-Profit General Purpose: As a member of the Board of Directors, you will play a vital leadership and governance role in our organization. The Board is responsible for the overall operation and strategic direction of A Hand Up. Key Responsibilities: • Attend and actively participate in monthly Board meetings • Approve the organization's annual budget and major initiatives/projects • Oversee the ED and provide support, feedback, and annual performance reviews • Help recruit and select new Board members as needed • Assist with fundraising initiatives and aid organization grow sustainable funding sources • Represent A Hand Up in a positive manner to outside partners, funders, and the community we serve • Stay up to date on relevant industry trends and advise on strategic planning efforts • Oversee fiscal management and help ensure legal/ethical integrity and compliance • Serve on committees as needed to help accomplish organizational goals Time Commitment: Board members are asked to serve a two-year term and commit 5-10 hours per month to A Hand Up's duties. This includes monthly meetings, committee work, events, and other responsibilities. Position Title: Chairman of the Board General Purpose: Oversees governance functions and acts as liaison to ED. Provides strategic leadership for growth of programs. Key Responsibilities: • Preside over monthly Board meetings ensuring efficiency in discussion/decision making
• Partner with the Executive Director to establish annual goals and strategic plans • Oversee the annual performance review and salary determination for the ED • Ensure all Board members are contributing their required time and talents • Foster a cohesive, collaborative culture among directors • Facilitate collaboration between committees and the full Board • Represent A Hand Up as the primary spokesman at external functions/fundraising events • Monitor the nonprofit's financial position and ensure budgets are on track • Call special Board meetings if/as needed to address time-sensitive issues • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and governance best practices Time Commitment: 2-year term. The Chairman should devote 10-15 hours per month to the leadership role, beyond regular Board member duties. This includes additional planning, outreach and representing A Hand Up publicly. Position Title: Vice Chairman of the Board Purpose: Assists Chair and fills in as needed. Leads special committees and supports organizational priorities. Key Responsibilities: • Assist the Chairman with setting Board meeting agendas and facilitating discussions • Facilitate Board meetings in the Chairman's absence • Serve as a sounding board and advisor to the Chairman on strategic issues • Partner with the Chairman and Executive Director on organization-wide priorities • Lead the annual performance evaluation of the Chairman • Oversee the Board orientation and onboarding process for new directors • Chair committees or take on special projects at the request of the Chairman • Assist with external relationship building and represent A Hand Up publicly
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