determining the mission of the organization and understanding its collective purpose

strategic and organizational advisory

fundraising and resource development

supporting and monitoring the organization’s programs and services

enhancing the organization’s public image

assessing its own performance as the governing body of the organization

ensuring legal and ethical integrity

know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs as well as understand its collective purpose

faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements and board materials in advance of meetings

serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization

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 achieve the organization’s mission

help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and influence public policy

prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings

participate fully in one or more committees or taskforces

engage in learning opportunities to better understand the community we serve