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Board of Directors Application
The mission of Family Promise of Barry County is to help homeless and low-income families achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response.
As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for:
Determining the mission and purposes of the organization. Selecting and evaluating the performance of the chief executive. Strategic and organizational planning.
Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management.
Fundraising and resource development.
Approving and monitoring the organization’s programs and services.
Enhancing the organization’s public image.
Assessing its own performance as the governing body of the organization.
Each individual board member is expected to:
Know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs.
Faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements;
Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission.
Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve the organization’s mission.
Give a meaningful personal financial donation.
Help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence public policy.
Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings
Participate fully in one, but not more than two, committees. Board members may participate in more than 2 ad-hoc committees that are time limited.
Follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions. Sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings.
Maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of the organization.
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Please list your Employer, Church Affiliation, Civic Group, etc.:
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How did you hear about Family Promise of Barry County?
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What interested you in becoming a Board Member for Family Promise of Barry County?
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Any additional information that might be helpful to know? Please include any special skills and knowledge you may have.
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Once this application is received, our Executive Director will be in touch with next steps and to connect you with our current Board President.
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