Board Member

BUILDING OUR BOARD…

Haiti Communitere is building an international Board of Directors. Meetings are hosted virtually.

Board skills sought: finance, policy, governance, non-profit law, advocacy, fundraising, human resources, public relations, operations/administration, child protection, health or social services, international development and infrastructure management. Experience in Haiti an asset. Those interested should email their resume and cover letter to info2@haiti.communitere.org.

Responsibilities of the Board

The board is responsible for:

·        Working with the director and staff to develop and approve the vision, mission, values and strategic plan

·        ensuring the organization becomes registered becomes registered in Haiti and the United States or Canada and that registration is maintained.

Help strengthen the organization

-     selecting and evaluating the performance of the director and other senior staff

·        ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management

·        fundraising and resource development

·        approving and supervising the management of the organization’s programs and services

·        enhancing the organization’s public image

·        assessing its own performance as the governing body of the organization

Responsibilities of Individual Board Members

Each individual board member is expected to

·        know the organization’s mission, policies, programs and needs

·        faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements

·        serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission

·        leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve the organization’s mission

·        give a meaningful personal financial donation

·        help identify personal connections who could:

• be potential board or committee members
• benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing

·        prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings

·        participate fully in one or more committees

·        follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions

·        sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings

·        maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of the organization