Board Chair Responsibilities As a partner to the chief executive officer (CEO) and other board members, the Board Chair will provide leadership to Kindah Foundation as it transitions from a newly formed 501(c)(3) organization into a sustainable national entity. The Board Chair will support and sustain the work of Kindah Foundation, and provide governance leadership and strategic fundraising support. Specific responsibilities include: LEADERSHIP, GOVERNANCE, AND OVERSIGHT:  Being a trusted advisor to the CEO as s/he develops and implements Kindah’s strategic plan  Developing and managing relationships and communicating with: funders, partners, and other stakeholders.  As a board member, approving Kindah’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all legal and fiduciary responsibilities.  Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by Kindah Foundation for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics.  Coordinating an annual performance evaluation of the CEO.  Assisting the CEO, the board and Nominating Committee in recruiting board members.  Periodically consulting with board members on their roles and helping them assess their performance.  Planning, presiding over, and facilitating board and committee meetings; partnering with the CEO to ensure that board resolutions are carried out  Acting as an ambassador for the organization.  Ensuring Kindah’s commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities Kindah Foundation serves.  Ensure the meeting agenda and relevant documents are circulated to the members of the committee 3-7 days in advance of the meeting to keep members informed.  Ensure there is sufficient time during the meeting to fully discuss agenda items, together with any working papers pertaining to the matters to be discussed.  Ensure that discussion on agenda items is on topic, productive and professional.  Ensure minutes are complete and accurate, retained, included and reviewed at the next meeting.  CEO relationship. Serves as the board’s central point of official communication with the CEO. Develops acting as a sounding board for the CEO on emerging issues and alternative courses of action. Stays up-to-date about the organization and determines when an issue needs to be brought to the attention of the full board or a committee.  CEO performance appraisal. Leads the processes of CEO goal-setting, performance evaluation and compensation review, consistent with Board policy.  Succession planning. Participates in the recruitment of new board members and in the process of identifying candidates to serve as chairperson-elect.  Committee direction. Works with committee chairpersons to align the work of committees with the vision and goals.  Leadership. Guides and directs the governance process, centering the work of the board on the organization’s mission, vision and strategic direction. FUNDRAISING:  In collaboration with the CEO, generating substantial annual revenue and fostering Kindah’s overall financial health.  Personally treating Kindah Foundation as a top philanthropic priority reflected in an annual financial gift.  Ensuring that 100 percent of Kindah’s board members make an annual contribution that is commensurate with their capacity.  Identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major individual donors, corporate, and/or foundation gifts. QUALIFICATIONS Organizational, time management, leadership, and administrative skills. Extensive professional experience with significant executive leadership accomplishments in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. COMPETENCIES AND EXPECTATIONS FOR A BOARD CHAIRPERSON 1.Service in a leadership position of the board ( e.g., committee chairperson or Executive Committee member) 2. Demonstrated leadership and involvement in the community. 3. Respected by board members, the CEO and key stakeholders. 4. Ability to effectively lead the board in dealing with difficult issues. 5. Willing and able to commit time to leadership of the organization. 6. Ability to communicate, listen and seek others’ input. TERM OF OFFICE Two (2) Year TIME COMMITMENT Average hours per month. Miss no more than 2 board meetings annually. Attend 4 board meeting (3 regular, 1 Annual Retreat /General Meeting) Highly encouraged to attend all events, and other functions as necessary. Participate in annual fundraising. TO APPLY: Applicants must apply online at the submitting a full resume and a cover letter. Cover letter is required and should highlight applicant’s specific qualifications for this position and why this job is of particular interest. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.