Trustees

POSITION DESCRIPTION – TRUSTEE

Together with other members of the Board, a Foundation Trustee is   legally responsible for all activities of the Foundation.

 PURPOSE AND GOALS

• Establish long and short term goals
• Determine, approve and monitor the programs, services, and activities
• Ensure effective organization planning
• Select the Director
• Appoint committees for special activities
• Confirm, modify, or reject proposals
• Consider, debate, and decide issues
• Approve Foundation budget
• Review and approve financial plans
• Ensure adequate resources
• Manage resources effectively
• Authorize and approve the audit
• Evaluate the organization’s progress in meeting its goals
• Review the performance of the Director
• Assess the Board’s own performance

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Serve on the Board for a three-year term, in accordance with the by-laws of the Foundation
• Serve without compensation, although certain expenses are reimbursable
• Sign non-conflict-of-interest agreement
• Make personal monetary and/or in-kind donations to the Foundation
• Use influence to raise funds and stimulate donations from other financial sources
• Attend meetings (in-person or virtual), including the annual meeting, regular meetings, committee meetings, and emergency meetings.
• Attend major functions and special events of the Foundation

DESIRABLE PERSONAL TRAITS

• Understand the activities and financial position of the Foundation
• Give sponsorship and prestige to the Foundation and inspire confidence in its mission
• Personally and enthusiastically support the purposes of the Foundation