Articulture Board of Directors

Job Position:      Member - Board of Directors

Term Length:     2 years (renewable)

Reports To:         Entire Board of Directors

Responsibilities:

• Board members are considered ambassadors of the organization, and

  • Understand and promote the mission of Articulture

  • Be familiar with the organization’s programs, policies, and operations

  • Keep abreast of issues and developments with programs

  • Attend monthly board meetings and appropriate committee meetings

  • Actively serve on at least one committee and offer to take on special assignments

  • Review agenda and supporting documents prior to meetings

  • Make a financial contribution annually commensurate with ability.

  • Participate in fundraising activities and events

  • Strictly adhere to conflict of interest policies 

Time Demands (approximate):

• Attend and actively participate in monthly board meetings

• 2nd Tuesday evening of the month - approximately 2 hours long

• Attend and actively participate in committee meetings and related work

• 2 - 4 hours per month or as determined by the committee

• Attend and actively participate in strategic planning retreats

• 1 weekend day

• Attend special events such as fundraisers

• 1 - 2 fundraisers per year 

Financial and Resource Development Expectations:

• Make a significant annual gift—commensurate or according to your capability

• in order to achieve 100% board giving

• Sell tickets to fundraising events

• Recruit sponsors and donations, when needed

• Identify and cultivate potential donors

• Meet with potential donors/funders

• Make a case for funding the organization, answer questions, etc.

 Fiduciary responsibility:

• Each board member is legally and ethically responsible for all activities of the organization.

  • Helps the organization to carry out its mission through short- and long-term planning

  • Adopts an annual budget and provides fiscal oversight

  • Recruits, orients, and develops board members

  • Is responsible for the hiring and performance evaluation of the executive director

  • Evaluates its own and overall performance of the organization in achieving it’s mission

  • Establishes policies for the effective management of the organization