Board Member

Maestro Rolney Duverny Foundation

Board of Directors: Roles & Responsibilities

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the Maestro Rolney Duverny Foundation! Your interest in our organization, support, and consideration to join our board are greatly appreciated. If you believe you can fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a Maestro Rolney Duverny Foundation Board member, please fill out the Board Member Application form on our Idealist Page or our website at maestroduvernyfoundation.org. The Executive Director will be in touch within 7 business days.

General Role:

Board members are legally and ethically responsible for the operation of the organization. They govern, advise, and oversee policy and direction, and assist with leadership. They are solely responsible for the organization’s Human Resources, Planning, Finance, Community Relations, and Organizational Operations. They provide governance to the organization and represent and promote it to the community while promoting a positive and productive work environment for the staff.

As the Maestro Rolney Duverny Foundation is a start-up nonprofit, current board members will play a critical role in helping establish the foundation and procedures of the organization. Meetings are held monthly, and each member is expected to put in a few hours of outside work each month.

Qualifications and Personal Characteristics:

• Possess: honesty, compassion, community-building/leadership skills, and a demonstrated interest and belief in the mission, vision, values, and goals of Maestro Rolney Duverny Foundation
• Ability to: listen, think creatively, work well independently and in a diverse group, and promote the organization’s values:
  • Community: We value connection and shared humanity. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and loved.
  • Leadership: We believe in leading with integrity, humility, and compassion. We strive to be positive influences, encourage growth, professionalism, and the courage to welcome others as they are.
  • Expression: We are dedicated to honoring music as a powerful form of expression. We embrace vulnerability, celebrate community, and uplift every individual’s unique voice.
• Willingness to:
  • Prepare for and attend board and committee meetings, ask questions, and complete given assignment(s)
  • Contribute personal and financial resources according to individual circumstances
  • Expand the organization’s reach by networking and making meaningful connections
• Develop, improve, and utilize skills, such as:
  • Cultivating donors and soliciting funds
  • Cultivating and recruiting board members and other volunteers
  • Understanding of financial statements
  • Ideally has experience in one of the following areas; Human Resources, Event/Project Management, Finance, Community Relations, Organizational Operations and or Music Performance / Education / Leadership

Duties and Responsibilities:

• General Leadership
  • Ensure Maestro Rolney Duverny Foundation is achieving goals, pursuing its values, and fulfilling its mission and vision
  • Utilizes personal skills and contacts for the betterment of Maestro Rolney Duverny Foundation
  • Actively and positively represents Maestro Rolney Duverny Foundation throughout the community, promoting involvement in events and activities, and enhancing its reputation and public standing
  • Follows all policies and procedures and pursues other duties as necessary
• Establishing the Organization
  • Monitors and strengthens Maestro Rolney Duverny Foundation’s programs and service strategy
  • Participates in strategic planning and evaluation measures of Maestro Rolney Duverny Foundation
  • Establishes operating policies for Maestro Rolney Duverny Foundation
  • Keeps up-to-date on developments in the service area of Maestro Rolney Duverny Foundation and the changing needs
• Board Meetings
  • Attend at least 75% of board member meetings
  • Prepare for board meetings by completing any outside work, reviewing any organizational reports, and providing questions, feedback, and new ideas
  • Actively participates in board development, recommends nominees to the board, and assesses board composition
  • Commits to working on at least one committee and/or special event
  • Completes assignments in a timely and satisfactory manner
• Financial Responsibilities
  • Participates in resource development and budgeting, and ensures resources are utilized in an acceptable manner
  • Develops annual budget and is fiscally and legally responsible for Maestro Rolney Duverny Foundation
  • Maintains accountability and ethical integrity of Maestro Rolney Duverny Foundation
  • Makes a personal financial contribution to Maestro Rolney Duverny Foundation
• Legal Obligations
  • Ensures Maestro Rolney Duverny Foundation obtains legal compliance for both the state, federal government, and potential funding sources
  • Stays engaged and aware of mission-related issues
  • Demonstrates loyalty to organization’s interests and holds information with confidence; signs confidentiality and conflict of interest documentation
  • Serves as Executive Director’s oversight
  • Pursues lawful acts in accordance with mission