BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROLES
Board of Directors Roles
Major responsibilities
• Understand and abide by NEACOL’s mission, objectives and bylaws.
• Organizational leadership and advisement to the President as he/she develops and implements the organization’s strategic plan
• Facilitate decision making and communication with NEACOL’s management and committees
• Organization of the board of directors, officers and committees
• Formulation and oversight of policies and procedures
• Financial oversight, including review and adoption of the annual budget
• Oversight of program planning and evaluation
• Personnel evaluation and development
• Review of organizational and programmatic reports
• Promotion of the organization
• Fundraising and outreach
• Avoid any conflict of interest or the appearance of such conflict in any and all activities on behalf of the organization.
*Members of the board share these responsibilities while acting in the interest of NEACOL. Each member is expected to make recommendations based on his or her experience and vantage point in the community.
meetings and time commitment
The board of directors meets physically or through conference call monthly to every month and half depending on needs. These meetings could be convoked by any member of the board and should be announced with at least 2 weeks in advance or immediately if they are addressing urgent matters. Meetings typically last 90 – 120 minutes.
• Committees of the board meet an average of 12 times per year, pending their respective work agenda.
• Board members are asked to physically attend no more than four special events – per year, as they are determined.
expectation of board members
• Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis, and special events as able
• Help communicate and promote NEACOL’s mission and programs to the community.
• Become familiar with NEACOL’s finances, budget, and financial/resource needs.
• Understand the policies and procedures of NEACOL.
• Financially support NEACOL in a manner commensurate with one’s ability.
Length of term: NEACOL’s Board Members will serve a three-year term and may be eligible for re-appointment to as many terms as they are elected in accordance with the bylaws.
Qualifications
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about NEACOL’s mission and who has a track record of board leadership.
Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:
• A commitment and passion to understanding NEACOL’s beneficiaries.
• Professional or executive leadership experience with significant accomplishments in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector.
• Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of Colombian Children.
