Board Member Volunteer Position Description

Purpose: The board of directors supports the work of the JFGH&HC and provides leadership and strategic governance,
working in partnership with the director.

Specific responsibilities include:
- Being a steward and ambassador for the organization
- Being actively involved in meetings and planning
- Understanding the fiduciary role of a board member
- Receiving no material profit or benefit
- Serving on a standing committee, ad hoc committee, task force, or special assignment
- Evaluating the impact and effectiveness through the review of outcomes & any data collected
- Serving as an advisor to the director
- Approving the annual budget, financial reports and being informed regarding financial oversight and decision
- Identifying and recruiting, when appropriate, potential board members, funders, and volunteers
- Ensuring that the board reflects the community and diversity
Term: Board members serve a three-year term, with no restrictions on reappointment.
Board meetings are held not less than six times a year.

Board Member Responsibilities & Expectations

-Attend monthly Board Meetings (currently meeting on the 2nd Monday of every month with the exception of December).
A quorum is required for business to be conducted. See the By-Laws for more information.
The December Board Meeting is typically an informal holiday dinner in lieu of the Board Meeting.

Participation at the monthly Board Meeting includes:
o Having a general understanding of Robert’s Rules of Order. See Additional Resources.
o Reviewing the upcoming meeting agenda distributed by the Board President
o Sending any changes to the Board President prior to the meeting
o Reviewing meeting Minutes, the Director’s Report, the President’s Report, and the Treasurer’s Report prior
to each meeting
o Approving or providing corrections for any reports at the meeting
Serve on a Standing Committee and/or Ad Hoc Committee which meets outside the board meeting and report
committee progress to the Board.
o Actively assist with Fundraising Events.