What are the responsibilities and job description for the Member of the Board of Directors position at ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT?
Job Details
Board Member
As the highest leadership body of AID, the Board of Directors provides governance, oversight, and advocacy to ensure that AID’s mission is determined, followed and advanced ethically, legally, and sustainably through strategic planning, resource allocation, and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
• Determining the mission of the organization and ensuring adherence to the mission
• Providing financial oversight and ensuring sound financial management, including responsible use of resources
• Providing strategic and organizational planning, including monitoring program performance and effectiveness
• Assisting in fundraising and resource development, including participation in fundraising efforts, identification of potential donors and partners, and advocacy in the community for the organization's mission and values
• Upholding the organization's legal and ethical obligations, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Providing leadership evaluation and succession planning, including selecting and evaluating the performance of the chief executive and consulting on other key staff
• Participating in board and committee meetings, in decision making, and in recruiting new board members, ensuring that the board operates effectively and efficiently
Individual Qualities:
- Passion for the Mission. Have a genuine commitment to the organization's mission and the people it serves.
- Critical Thinking and Inquisitiveness. Be able to critically evaluate information and willing ask probing questions
- Commitment and Time. Be willing to dedicate the necessary time and effort to fulfill board responsibilities, including actively participating in board and committee meetings
- Knowledge and Experience. Bring relevant knowledge and experience to the board, whether in finance, fundraising, mental health, developmental disabilities, organizational management, human resources, technology, law, government, or other areas.
- Communication and Collaboration Skills. Be able to communicate effectively and to work collaboratively with other board members, staff, donors and stakeholders.
