Board Member with Legal Experience
EXPECTATIONS OF THE BOARD AS A WHOLE
As the governing leadership body of the organization and to
satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible to:
• define the mission and purposes of the organization;
• select and evaluate the performance of the executive director
• ensure strategic and organizational planning;
• provide strong fiduciary oversight and financial management;
• fundraise and develop resources;
• approve and monitor FHGR’s programs and services;
• enhance FHGR’s public image;
• assess its own performance as the governing body
EXPECTATIONS OF INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS
Each individual board member is expected to:
• know FHGR’s mission, policies, programs, and needs;
• faithfully read and understand FHGR’s financial statements;
• serve as an active advocate and ambassador for FHGR and fully
engage in identifying and securing financial resources and
partnerships necessary for FHGR to advance its mission;
• leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop
collective action to fully achieve FHGR’s mission;
• give a meaningful personal financial donation;
• identify personal connections that can benefit FHGR’s fundraising
and reputational standing;
• reliably prepare for, attend, and participate in board meetings,
and committees as may be formed.
ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALSO EXPECTED TO :
• follow FHGR’s bylaws, policies, and resolutions;
• sign and keep updated an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure, and disclose potential
conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings;
• maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of FHGR, Inc.
• agree to our statement of faith: The Founders of First Hour Grief Response are committed to living out our faith in Jesus Christ. We provide a safe and caring atmosphere where anyone, regardless of their beliefs, can find refuge and compassion for their grief journey. Holding firm to our own commitments, we reach out to all whose lives have been forever altered by loss. With compassion and understanding, we provide a place where anyone can wrestle with seemingly impossible questions and do our best to represent the love and hope that we have found in our relationship with the living God.
Requirements
Preparation
- Meet with Lisa Schardein and discuss First Hour and how you can help.