Providing access to opportunities, resources and support for communities of color by intentionally recognizing and eliminating historical barriers, and recognizing current needs, context and situation.
PURPOSE: Determine the policies and procedures necessary to conduct the Communities In Schools of Seattle program (CIS); raise funds to support the operation of CIS programs; and monitor organizational performance.
TERM: Three years, eligible for renomination thereafter.
MEETING ATTENDANCE:
- Regularly –
- Monthly board meetings (12) per year
- Standing committee meeting (serve on 1 or 2; meetings vary)
- Ad hoc committee (as appointed) Special events (as announced)
- Occasionally –
- Program events as announced (as a board representative)
- Training in board membership
- Annually –
- Site Tours and Visitation
- CIS Board Planning Retreat
RESPONSIBLE TO: Chair, CIS of Seattle Board of Directors
RESIGNATION: In writing to the Chair, CIS of Seattle Board of Directors
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish policies and procedures for administering the CIS program and services that are in harmony with the agency’s mission.
- Ensure effective program planning, development and accountability.
- Secure financial and other resources required to support, sustain and grow CIS programs by mobilizing the active participation of all volunteers and staff.
- Ensure the financial affairs for the agency are conducted on a responsible basis in accordance with the law, established policies and donor designations.
- Hire, oversee, and evaluate the Executive Director.
SPECIFIC DUTIES OF INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS:
- Understand the CIS program - its mission, goals, objectives; believe in it, and advocate for it within the community; promote CIS in ways appropriate to your profession and contacts.
- Attend meetings - regularly, on time, and stay for the entire meeting.
- Be well informed (in advance) on all agenda items.
- Participate fully and openly in meetings – share insights, ideas and suggestions based on experience and professional expertise.
- Consider other points of view, make constructive suggestions and help the board make prudent group decisions.
3. Participate as an active member on at least one standing committee, as well as any special ad hoc committees to which appointed.
4. Be a financial supporter of the CIS program, making an annual contribution appropriate to your personal circumstances.
5. Assume leadership in CIS program funding and resource raising efforts:
- Provide names of friends, acquaintances, business, associates, etc. to expand the CIS network.
- Cultivate and evaluate prospects for various levels of giving.
- Open doors by making introductions to prospective donors.
- Participate in "asks" and other fundraising activities.
- Secure donations of goods and services and other in-kind contributions to support the program objectives.
6. Provide counsel, advice and encouragement to the Executive Director. Assist ED in understanding the community and partner with her/him in furthering the CIS mission.
7. Be an ambassador for CIS – Represent CIS at community events, to other organizations and with private individuals. Speak proudly and positively of CIS within the community.
8. Recruit other volunteers – board members, committee members, and program volunteers.
9. Look for opportunities to further the mission and heighten the profile of CIS within the community.
