BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Job Description 2007
The Board of Directors is responsible for fiduciary and administrative oversight
of all CVS programs and services. Board responsibilities include review and
approval of agency fiscal reports, personnel actions, hiring and evaluation
of the Executive Director, approval of new agency services, establishment of
policies for the agency, fund development and long-range planning. The Board
of Directors is staffed by the Executive Director of the agency who serves as
a non-voting member.
The Board of Directors functions as a whole and with a committee structure.
The current standing committees of the Board are: Executive and Finance. All
other committees are formed on an ad hoc basis to address specific functions
such as personnel decisions or fundraising activities.
The Board of Directors meets monthly, generally on the fourth Thursday of each
month. Meetings are generally held from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., with time for
dinner. One or more daylong planning retreats are scheduled yearly.
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS INCLUDE:
- Commitment to the philosophy of the agency;
- Commitment to diversity in Board membership, staffing
and agency services;
- Attendance at all Board meetings unless excused (2 hrs/mth.);
- Participation with at least one Board committee/project
(2 hrs/mth.);
- Commitment to assist in agency fund development (10-12
hrs/yr.);
- Active support of CVS programs/services;
- Willingness to serve as promoters/ambassadors of the
agency in the community at large;
- Willingness to participate in all or part of volunteer
orientation training;
- An annual contribution significant to your personal
financial situation as well as participation in fundraising events, and cultivation
of relationships and contacts of prospective donors. The amount is determined
annually by consensus of the Board membership.
Board membership is open to all members of the communities we serve. People
of color, men and women are encouraged to apply. Community Violence Solutions
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin,
sex, handicap, or age, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. This
non-discrimination policy covers admission and access to, or treatment, volunteerism
or employment in, the Community Violence Solutions programs and activities.
All qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Board membership is by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.
Interested parties should contact Rhonda James, CVS Executive Director
(510) 307-4112 Rjames@cvsolutions.org
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