Pensacola United Methodist Community Ministries, Inc.

DBA Bright Bridge Ministries

2025 Board Member Commitment Form

Our Mission: To promote the dignity and well being of the homeless and under-resourced in our community.

The Board of Directors of Bright Bridge Ministries formally invites you to apply for a board position in the year ahead. To be considered for a position starting in January of 2025, please complete and submit an application by Friday, November 1, 2024.

• New board members are elected by existing members of the Board of Directors.

• Each newly elected Board Member shall hold office for a three year term.
• The Board typically meets the third Thursday of the month from 5-6 pm.
• Directors shall serve without compensation.

Requirements:

• Attend ⅔ of Board meetings, with excused absences to be counted as attending.
• Give at least annually to support the work of Bright Bridge Ministries.
• Agree to support Bright Bridge Ministries through a duty of care, duty of loyalty, and duty of obedience and abide by our Code of Ethics.
• Serve on a committee or special task force. Please check all that interest you.

❑ Executive Committee

❑ Finance Committee            

❑ Personnel Committee (Volunteers/Staff)            

❑ Nominating Committee

❑ Investment Committee

❑ Strategic Planning

❑ Board Development

❑ Fund Development

❑ Church Connections

❑ Special Events            

❑ Bylaws                

Code of Ethics for Board Members

Goal: To establish a set of principles and practices of Pensacola United Methodist Community Ministries, Inc. DBA Bright Bridge Ministries Board of Directors. that will set parameters and provide guidance and direction for board conduct and decision-making.

Code: Members of the Board of Directors of Bright Bridge Ministries are committed to observing and promoting the highest standards of ethical conduct in the performance of their responsibilities on the board of Bright Bridge Ministries. Board members pledge to accept this code as a minimum guideline for ethical conduct and shall:

Accountability 

1. Faithfully abide by the Articles of Incorporation, by-laws and policies of Pensacola United Methodist Community Ministries, Inc. DBA Bright Bridge Ministries.

2. Exercise reasonable care, good faith and due diligence in organizational affairs.

3. Fully disclose, at the earliest opportunity, information that may result in a perceived or actual conflict of interest.

4. Fully disclose, at the earliest opportunity, information of fact that would have significance in board decision-making.

5. Remain accountable for prudent fiscal management to association members, the board, and nonprofit sector, and where applicable, to government and funding bodies.

Professional Excellence 

6. Maintain a professional level of courtesy, respect, and objectivity in all Bright Bridge Ministries activities

7. Strive to uphold those practices and assist other Bright Bridge Ministries members of the board in upholding the highest standards of conduct

Personal Gain 

8. Exercise the powers invested for the good of all members of the organization rather than for his or her personal benefit, or that of the nonprofit they represent.

Equal Opportunity 

9. Ensure the right of all association members to appropriate and effective services without discrimination on the basis of geography, political, religious, or socio-economical characteristics of the state or region represented.

10. Ensure the right of all association members to appropriate and effective services without discrimination on the basis of the organization's volunteer or staff make-up in respect to gender, sexual orientation, national origin, race, religion, age, political affiliation or disability, in accordance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Confidential Information 

11. Respect the confidentiality of sensitive information known due to board service.

Collaboration and Cooperation

12. Respect the diversity of opinions as expressed or acted upon by Bright Bridge Ministries board, committees and membership, and formally register dissent as appropriate.

13. Promote collaboration, cooperation, and partnership among association members.

At this time, I am a board member, a committee member, a congregation member, an employee or volunteer of the following organizations:

This is to certify that I, except as described below, am not now nor at any time during the past year have been:

1. A participant, directly or indirectly, in any agreement, investment, or any other activity with any vendor, supplier or other party; doing business with Bright Bridge Ministries which has resulted or could result in personal benefit to me.
2. A recipient, directly or indirectly, of any salary payment, loans or gifts of any kind, free service or discounts, or any other fees from or on behalf of any person or organization engaged in any transaction with Bright Bridge Ministries.

Any exceptions to 1 or 2 above are stated below with a full description of the transactions and of the interest, whether direct or indirect, which I have (or have had during the past year) in the persons or organizations having transactions with Bright Bridge Ministries.

Please provide two personal references (people not related to you by blood or marriage) and provide complete contact information for each. References are confidential.

1. Name                                                                                                 

Position                                          Relationship to Reference                        

How long has this person known you?                                                         

Address                                                                                                 

Phone                                         Email                                                         

2. Name                                                                                                 

Position                                          Relationship to Reference                        

How long has this person known you?                                                         

Address                                                                                                 

Phone                                         Email                                                         

Please indicate any activities with which you would be willing to assist:

❑ Volunteer with Bright Bridge outside of Board Requirements

❑ Recruit a volunteer

❑ Provide a specific professional service:    

❑ Make a monthly, quarterly, or annual gift of                          

❑ Sponsor (or procure a sponsor) for a fundraising event  

Please circle amount:    $250    $500    $1,000

❑ Provide food or beverages for an event

❑ Help identify possible grants and/or write a grant request

❑ Assist with mailing or other administrative work

❑ Arrange or present a program about Bright Bridge Ministries

❑ Procure a grant/underwriting from a corporation or foundation

I understand what is expected of me as a member of the Bright Bridge Ministries Board of Directors and commit to the requirements, codes of ethics, activities and support selected above.

Printed Name:                                                          Date:                                 

Address:                                                                                                 

Email:                                                                  Phone:                                 

Profession/Employer (or Former Employer):                                                         

Signature:                                                                                                 

Please print and complete this application and email (along with a personal resume) to boarddevelopment@brightbridgeministry.org 

by Friday, November 1, 2024.