The basics: Our board members are passionate about the mission and serve as ambassadors for the organization. They share a love of literacy and an understanding of the importance of reading as a foundation for creating opportunity. The ideal board member will • have served in a leadership role within their professional sphere • share…
While financial management is the primary focus of the Treasurer, the entire board shares the responsibility of financial oversight and accountability. Financial management and/or oversight. A Treasurer oversees the management of the financial affairs of the organization, including selecting a bank, reconciling bank statements, and managing cash flow. – Responsible for investing funds consistent with…
The ThinkGive Board of Directors has three primary legal duties: Duty of Care: Ensure prudent use of assets, including facility, people, and good will; Duty of Loyalty: Ensure that ThinkGive’s activities and transactions are, first and foremost, advancing its mission; Recognize and disclose conflicts of interest; Make decisions that are in the best interest of…
The ThinkGive Board of Directors has three primary legal duties: Duty of Care: Ensure prudent use of assets, including facility, people, and good will; Duty of Loyalty: Ensure that ThinkGive’s activities and transactions are, first and foremost, advancing its mission; Recognize and disclose conflicts of interest; Make decisions that are in the best interest of…
Overview CitySprouts is governed by a Board of Directors elected to a three year term. There are no term limits for board members. Board members are expected to attend regular board meetings, the annual meeting, and the annual Board retreat. Additionally, all board members are expected to serve on one of the following board committees:…
Our mission is to provide quality trustee/fiduciary services to individuals and their families through sound and thoughtful trust administration and compassionate, caring social service support serving individuals with mental health, developmental, and physical disabilities of all ages in MA and RI communities. PLAN is the oldest and largest pooled trust in New England. We currently…
Development Committee Mandate: The Development Committee nurtures a culture of philanthropy throughout Housing Families and leads the Board’s participation in resource development and fundraising. The Development Committee supports Housing Families’ CEO and Development Staff to develop the organization’s fund development plan. The Committee proposes policies and develops plans, procedures, and schedules for board involvement in…
Governance and Nominating Committee Mandate: The purpose of the Governance and Nominating Committee is to recruit and support Board officers and members, and ensure the Board adheres to bylaws and board governing processes. This committee is responsible for establishing and executing a recruitment process for Board Members and succession planning for Board Officers that…
Governance and Nominating Committee Mandate: The purpose of the Governance and Nominating Committee is to recruit and support Board officers and members, and ensure the Board adheres to bylaws and board governing processes. This committee is responsible for establishing and executing a recruitment process for Board Members and succession planning for Board Officers that…
Responsible for preparing the budget, ensuring the organization has viable business plans, keeping abreast with new developments in the nonprofit accounting laws and principles, making sure all staff members follow appropriate ethical standards when dealing with money issues.
