Rufs Board of Directors Job Description:
- Have a willingness to secure financial support for the organization.
- Be an advocate for the organization and its mission within the community.
- Serve on at least one board committee.
- Provide personal financial support to the organization.
- Attend monthly board meetings, prepare for the meetings, review and comment on minutes and reports.
- Stay informed about board matters.
- Volunteer for and willingly accept assignments and complete them thoroughly and on time.
- Assist with the identification, cultivation and recruitment of potential new Board members.
- Participate actively in Rufs fundraising and donor cultivation events and programs, etc.
- Monitor and evaluate the job performance of the Executive Director.
- Govern the organization and ensure adequate financial resources and stability.
- Be an ambassador for the organization in the community and serve with dignity and professionalism.
- Get to know other board members and build a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus.
- Be an active participant in the board’s annual evaluation and planning efforts.