#BeMoreLikeClaire Board Qualifications and Responsibilities
Great board members will be team players with an interest in the #BeMoreLikeClaire mission and the willingness to:
Board members are responsible to:
- Commit time for regular board meetings, committee meetings and planning sessions
- Attend fundraisers and other community events
- Volunteer at special events, as required
- Engage in critical thought and be committed to a vibrant future for the organization
- Prepare well for meetings, reviewing and commenting on minutes and reports
- Listen well and be thoughtful in considering issues, be respectful of other perspectives
- Get to know other board members and build a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus
- Actively participate in the board’s annual evaluation and planning efforts
- Understand the fiscal implications of decisions
- Be responsive. Check email and reply promptly to ensure timely communication.
- Have a sense of humor and serve with joy!
Board members are responsible to:
- Provide strategic, collaborative leadership
- Be knowledgeable about the organization’s values, mission, programs and performance
- Be an enthusiastic ambassador for the organization and promote its work in the community
- Ensure the organization’s financial viability and sustainability
- Develop policy frameworks
- Participate in fundraising efforts
- Be an active member on a committee
#BeMoreLikeClaire Board of Directors FAQ's
Q. What is the time commitment?
A. The Board meets monthly for 90 minutes. In 2023, the meetings are on the first Tuesday from 6:00-7:30. Board orientation is early in the year, and an annual board retreat late in the year. Board members are expected to attend and work at our big annual fundraiser, the Give Back Bash, which will be held on September 9, 2023. Each board member will participate in at least one committee, and that time commitment will vary according to the needs of that committee.
Q. What would my term of service be?
A. Board member terms begin in January. Approximately a third of the board rotates off each year. Board members are eligible to serve two- consecutive three-year terms.
Q. Will I receive any training?
A. We have a formal orientation for new board members consisting of an overview of roles and responsibilities. Board members will need to become comfortable with using Google Drive and other useful technology. The board retreat will also provide more information.
Q. Do I have to give a certain amount of money?
A. Board members are expected to make a contribution of significance according to their capacity. Board donations reinforce our commitment to the #BeMoreLikeClaire mission and make it easier to solicit contributions from community members.
Q. What will my committee responsibilities be?
A. Each board member is required to participate on one committee. Our committees are Governance & Finance, Communications & Marketing, Development, and Claire's Community. We have an ad hoc committee that plans our annual fundraiser, the Give Back Bash. All committees welcome volunteers who are willing to serve, but not ready for a full board position.
Q. How and when are officers elected?
A. The #BeMoreLikeClaire Board of Directors elects four officers: president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. The executive committee is made up of the past president, president, vice president, and executive director. Any board member is eligible to hold office. Officers serve for a one-year term and may serve two consecutive terms. They are elected annually by the full board at the November meeting and begin their term in January. When a vacancy occurs, the board may elect a new member at that time.
Q. Whom do I contact if I want additional information about being a board member?
A. To explore the opportunity to join our passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated Board of Directors, please contact Shannon VanLandingham at [email protected] or (785) 393-9778.
A. The Board meets monthly for 90 minutes. In 2023, the meetings are on the first Tuesday from 6:00-7:30. Board orientation is early in the year, and an annual board retreat late in the year. Board members are expected to attend and work at our big annual fundraiser, the Give Back Bash, which will be held on September 9, 2023. Each board member will participate in at least one committee, and that time commitment will vary according to the needs of that committee.
Q. What would my term of service be?
A. Board member terms begin in January. Approximately a third of the board rotates off each year. Board members are eligible to serve two- consecutive three-year terms.
Q. Will I receive any training?
A. We have a formal orientation for new board members consisting of an overview of roles and responsibilities. Board members will need to become comfortable with using Google Drive and other useful technology. The board retreat will also provide more information.
Q. Do I have to give a certain amount of money?
A. Board members are expected to make a contribution of significance according to their capacity. Board donations reinforce our commitment to the #BeMoreLikeClaire mission and make it easier to solicit contributions from community members.
Q. What will my committee responsibilities be?
A. Each board member is required to participate on one committee. Our committees are Governance & Finance, Communications & Marketing, Development, and Claire's Community. We have an ad hoc committee that plans our annual fundraiser, the Give Back Bash. All committees welcome volunteers who are willing to serve, but not ready for a full board position.
Q. How and when are officers elected?
A. The #BeMoreLikeClaire Board of Directors elects four officers: president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. The executive committee is made up of the past president, president, vice president, and executive director. Any board member is eligible to hold office. Officers serve for a one-year term and may serve two consecutive terms. They are elected annually by the full board at the November meeting and begin their term in January. When a vacancy occurs, the board may elect a new member at that time.
Q. Whom do I contact if I want additional information about being a board member?
A. To explore the opportunity to join our passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated Board of Directors, please contact Shannon VanLandingham at [email protected] or (785) 393-9778.
