Responsibilities of the Board of Directors

As the governing body of MASP, the board is responsible for:

  • determining the mission of the organization and understanding its collective purpose

  • selecting, supporting, and evaluating the performance of the chief executive

  • strategic and organizational planning

  • ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management

  • fundraising and resource development

  • approving 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

 

Responsibilities of Individual Board Members

Each board member is expected to:

  • 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

  • give a meaningful personal financial donation

  • 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

  • respect the experiences of all who bring their voices and lived experiences into the boardroom and the organization

  • uphold the legal duties and laws regarding nonprofit governance

  • follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions

  • sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings

  • maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of the organization

Commitment

·         Complete a 3-full term and actively participate in supporting a thriving organization and board of directors.

·         Attend in-person convenings on a quarterly basis:

·         Attend four in-person board meetings.

·         Participate in a committee of the board, including meetings during in-person convenings and virtual meetings between convenings

·         Make a personally significant financial contribution to the organization annually.

·         Leverage social capital to draw in champions, partners, and investors for MASP.

·         Engage in an annual board self-assessment.

·         Board Members do not receive any compensation for their services but may receive reimbursement of travel expenses to in-person convenings as approved by the Board of Directors.