Seattle Girls Choir is currently seeking community members to join our dedicated board of directors.
Purpose
A Member of the Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that SGC fulfills its mission by planning for the future, monitoring current operations, and evaluating the organization. A Board Member must fulfill the fiduciary responsibilities of the Board of directors, making corporate decisions that protect the public interest.
Key Responsibilities
- Advance and actively promote the mission of SGC, including contributing ideas and expertise.
- Keep up-to-date on developments in the SGC’s field.
- Be informed about SGC’s mission, services, policies, and programs, as well as inform others about SGC and work to enhance SGC's public image.
- Hire and manage executive staff as appropriate.
- Provide ongoing support and guidance.
- Annually review performance.
- Ensure effective organizational planning.
- Determine and monitor the SGC’s programs and services.
- Participate in the development of a strategic plan to accomplish the mission, oversee its implementation, and evaluate its success.
- Actively participate in all Board activities.
- Attend in person bi-monthly Board meetings.
- Review agenda and supporting materials prior to Board and committee meetings.
- Serve on a committee (as applicable) and periodically take on special assignments.
- Suggest nominees to the Board who can make significant contributions to the work of the Board and to SGC.
- Assess the Board’s performance.
- Ensure adequate resources.
- Make an annual personally significant financial contribution to SGC.
- Manage SGC resources effectively.
- Carry out the fiduciary responsibilities of the Board, such as reviewing the SGC’s annual financial statements, selecting an auditor, and receiving the auditor’s report.
- Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies.
Term Length
Per bylaws, currently 2 years
