• Possess a strong commitment to the mission and vision of the organization.


• Attending all regular meetings of the Board, carefully reviewing materials sent in advance, and actively participating in the deliberations and decisions of the Board.  Full board meetings will be held quarterly, with an occasional need for an additional meeting. Members are expected to attend at least 75% of the meetings.


• Participate actively in electronic dialogue on relevant issues.  Board members will be asked to check and respond to their emails on a regular basis in order to move the agenda forward with a limited number of in-person meetings.


• Providing positive feedback and constructive criticism internally, and positive representation externally.


• Making an annual financial contribution to the organization that represents a significant and high priority commitment to the organization.


• Actively raising funds for the organization, leveraging one's individual contribution by requesting financial support from friends and contacts.    This includes making one-to-one solicitations, providing names for the organizational mailing list, inviting contacts to fundraising and other specific events, advocating for grant proposals, and attending organizational fundraising events.


• Making available to the organization, through specified and appropriate channels, any special skill or knowledge that is relevant to the mission of the organization.


• Serving on at least one board committee.  Current committees are:  finance, fund development, and long-term program planning.  Committees meet approximately once per quarter.


• Maintaining a strong working knowledge of the mission and activities of the organization.

SCI’s mission is to strengthen communities by connecting diverse individuals and organizations through civic engagement initiatives. We envision a nation where individuals are strongly connected to their neighbors and play an active role in shaping the destiny of their communities. This increase in ‘social capital’ will result in communities that are safer, healthier and more vital.