Board Member

BOARD MEMBER 

JOB TITLE: Board Member - Volunteer 

ACCOUNTABILITY: Board of Directors

GENERAL FUNCTION: To participate as a member of the Board of Directors whose duties are to manage 

the business, property and affairs of the corporation with the responsibility and authority to determine 

operating policies and practices.

KNOW-HOW:

• Possesses recognition and status within the community
• Is knowledgeable about social concerns of the community
• Has resources (personal and/or corporate) to apply to the needs of the Boys & Girls Club

KEY ROLES:

• Mission-driven: Shape and uphold the mission and ensure congruence between decisions and core 

values. Allocate time to what matters most and continuously engage in strategic thinking. When 

making decisions, putting the interests of the organization above all else. Results-oriented and measured.

• Build and Maintain Public Trust: Promote an ethos of transparency by ensuring that donors, stakeholders and interested members of the public have access to appropriate and accurate information regarding finances, operations and results, which are outcome driven.

• Uphold The Duties of Governance: Structure the board to fulfill essential governance duties that support organizational priorities. Link bold visions and ambitious plans to Key Performance Indicators, financial support, expertise and networks of influence.

• Support Continuous Learning: Energize the board through planned turnover and succession. Implement a thoughtful onboarding plan that includes recruitment, orientation and engagement. Using an annual board performance plan, evaluate and assess value added to the organization, realizing quality improvement is a critical component of continuous learning. 

COMPETENCIES:

• Safeguarding the organization’s mission and purpose
• Ensuring effective organizational planning
• Securing adequate resources
• Ensuring high quality professional leadership
• Establishing compensation and performance management
• Ensuring legal and ethical integrity and maintaining accountability
• Managing resources effectively
• Enhancing the organization’s public standing
• Monitoring and strengthening the Club’s programs and services strategy
• Ensuring diverse board composition, high board performance and ongoing board development
• Conducting periodic evaluation of the board and individual members’ effectiveness
• Evaluating the chief executive officer’s effectiveness annually

DUTIES:

• Complete orientation session for new board members.
• Serve as an active member of at least one standing committee and/or work team.
• Serve as advocate and spokesperson for the Boys & Girls Club in your formal and informal networks.
• Make a personal contribution that reflects the Boys & Girls Club as a top charitable priority for you.
• Assist in financial development of the organization by enthusiastically engaging in identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition of donors.

• Participate in the organization’s resource development projects, events, and awareness activities.
• Attend and participate in 75% of board meetings.
• Participate in the development of and approve the organization’s strategic plan, including the service delivery system and outcome scorecard measuring impact on Club members.

• Participate in board leadership and development activities conducted or sponsored by the local organization, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and community.

• Perform all other duties that may be necessary to carry out the vision, mission, and purpose of the organization