Our Board plays a critical role in guiding and supporting the organization's mission-driven work, ensuring effective governance, and sterwarding resources to achieve meaningful impact in the community.
Mission and Purpose: Uphold the organization’s mission, vision, and values, ensuring that all activities and decisions align with the nonprofit’s charitable or social purpose.
Governance and Oversight: Establish policies and procedures to guide the organization’s operations, ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and maintain accountability.
Financial Stewardship: Oversee the organization’s financial management, including budgeting, financial planning, and monitoring financial performance, ensuring that resources are used effectively and ethically to advance the organization’s mission.
Fundraising and Resource Development: To fulfill the organization’s mission, one of the Board’s highest priorities is to set fundraising goals, cultivate donor relationships, and advocate for financial support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies. An annual ‘Give or Get’ commitment of $2,000 is required of each board member.
Strategic Planning: Define the organization’s long-term goals and objectives by assessing the external environment, identify opportunities and challenges, and develop strategies to advance the organization’s mission and impact.