Board of Directors Application Form
Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh (DSAP) Board Member Job Description

General Expectations
  1. Be informed about the organization’s mission, goals, events, and programs.
  2. Actively participate in monthly board meetings and discussions, paying careful attention to your duties of care, loyalty, obedience and confidentiality.
  3. Be well prepared for all board and committee meetings by reviewing the agenda and any supporting materials provided to you prior to the meeting.
  4. Promote a positive image serving as an ambassador for DSAP.
  5. Be respectful and open to the potentially conflicting opinions and points-of-view of your fellow board members.
Responsibilities
  1. Attend monthly board meetings. In the event that you are not able to attend a Board meeting, educate yourself on any agenda items/issues that may require a vote; arrange to give your proxy vote to another Board member; and indicate to the Executive Director (ED) the Board member to whom you have given your proxy.
  2. Participate on at least one committee.
  3. Maintain confidentiality of the board’s executive sessions and speak for the Board only when authorized to do so.
  4. Participate actively in DSAP special events, programs, and activities to the best of your abilities. Recruit and recommend volunteers for events, programs, and activities.
  5. Make an annual donation to the organization at a level commensurate with your resources.
  6. Play a leadership role in fund development which might include individual solicitation, undertaking special events, writing appeal letters, hosting small gatherings, stewardship of current donors, and/or setting up meetings with prospective donors.
  7. Fulfill your fiduciary responsibilities, including reading, understanding and monitoring the financial statements and audit reports provided to you.
  8. Speak on behalf of the organization to the community (when requested by the ED or the full board).
  9.  Sign and adhere to the organization’s Conflict of Interest Policy, Confidentiality Policy, and Board Member Agreement.
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