Member, Board of Directors

Title: Member, Board of Directors

Purpose: To determine policies, procedures, and regulations for the conduct of the agency,

to raise funds to finance the organization and its programs, and to monitor organizational

performance.

Term: Three years

Responsible To: President, Board of Directors

Expectations of Individual Board Members:

• Know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs.
• Follow the organization’s by- laws, policies, and board resolutions.
• Faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements.
• Serve as active advocate and ambassador for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary advancement of CASA mission.
• Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve CASA mission.
• Give a meaningful personal financial donation.
• Help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing and can influence public policy.
• Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings.
• Participate fully in one or more committees.
• Maintain confidentiality of internal matters of the organization.

Expectations of the Board as a Whole:

• Determine the mission and purpose of the organization.
• Select and evaluate the performance of the CEO/ Executive Director
• Participating in strategic or organizational planning.
• Ensure strong fiduciary oversight and fiscal management.
• Assist in fundraising and resource development.
• Approve and monitor CASA’s programs and services.
• Assess its own performance as the governing body of CASA.