ROLES OF THE BOARD AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Board ---- Sets policy
1. Focus on the big picture
2. Focus on the future
3. Be a drum major for the agency
4. Know the programs
5. Understand the finances
6. Be legally & fiscally responsible
7. Raise money
8. Come to meetings & participate
9. Be sure agency is in compliance with personnel & financial laws
10. Ensure the agency's programs match the mission
11. Participate on a committee
12. Evaluate the E.D. yearly
13. Approve all policies
Executive Director ---- Carries out day-to-day operations
1. Head of staff --hires, supervises, evaluates, terminates
2. Daily management of
• finances
• fund development
• personnel issues
• public relations
• program
• site
• carrying out strategic plans
• community relations
• public policy
3. Maintains records & reports
4. Staffs the Board and a number of committees (prints & mails agendas, minutes, background materials)
5. Participates in Board discussion; does not vote
Together ---- Board and Executive Director
1. Develop agency plans for the year
2. Enlist volunteers
3. Plan meetings required to get the work done (consult on agenda, day/time of meetings, materials)
4. Suggest new programs & develop proof for need, lack of duplication, availability of funding linkages to mission, agency capacity
5. Promote the agency in the community
THE KEY TO ALL IS:
THINK PARTNERSHIP
COMMUNICATE
RESPECT EACH OTHER
BE DIVERSE
BE FLEXIBLE and OPEN TO TODAY'S NEEDS