The Community Support Advocates Board of Directors is seeking candidates for our volunteer Board Director position. Board Directors are elected to a 3 year term. The Board is responsible for
- Approving the strategic focus and mission of the agency and ensures they are in alignment.
- Approving planning goals and objectives, and delegating implementation of plan to staff.
- Reviewing and approving governing policy in areas such as finance, and program operation.
- Selection, evaluation, compensation consideration, and supervision of the CEO.
- Recruiting new board members, participating in board development and fulfilling Board Member responsibilities.
- Approving fund raising goals. Participating in fund raising activities and resource development.
- Representing the Agency to the public. Advocating for the organization and enhancing the organization’s public image.
- Approving annual budget and ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
- Hiring auditor, reviewing auditor’s report and recommendations
- Assessing its own performance as the governing body of CSA.
Expectations of Individual Board Members
Each individual Board member is expected to
- Know CSA’s mission, policies, programs and needs
- Support CSA’s mission and vision, and acts within the values of the organization.
- Faithfully read and understand CSA’s financial statements
- Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for CSA and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for CSA to advance our mission.
- Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve CSA’s mission.
- Give a meaningful financial donation each year.
- Prepare for, attend and conscientiously participate in board meetings.
- Participate fully in one or more committee of the Board.
