1. GCR Board of Directors 10-JUN-2012 1

2. DRAFT Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities Purpose/Agenda Purpose Define Board of Directors Role Responsibilities Why? Recent questions at last Board of Directors meeting New members Friendly reminder Agenda What is Gilda’s How we can measure Board of Directors success? How can you fully engage? 2

3. DRAFT Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities What is Gilda’s Club? Internal Mission Statement: To ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. Internal Vision Statement: GCR will be the leading provider of emotional, social and educational support for individuals and families living with cancer in our community. Our support will be recognized by all as the essential complement to medical care and a vital resource for those who are touched by cancer. External Communication of the Mission: Our mission is to create communities of free support that embraces everyone living with cancer—men, women, teens and children—along with their families and friends. Our innovative program is an essential complement to medical care, providing networking and support groups, workshops, educational and social activities We are here to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community. 3

4. DRAFT Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities Board of Directors Roles Governance Board of Directors Committees Task Force Think Tank Skills Knowledge Experience Connections $ Advocacy Tell the GCR story 4

5. DRAFT Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities Board of Directors Roles Governance Board of Directors Committees Task Force Think Tank Skills Knowledge Experience Connections $ Advocacy Tell GCR story  Attend 80% of Board meetings  Participate on 1 committee/task group 5 Legend  Indicates Board Goal

6. DRAFT Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities Board of Directors Roles Governance Board of Directors Committees Task Force Think Tank Skills Knowledge Experience Connections $ Advocacy Tell GCR story  100% participation in the annual appeal  Fulfill $500 donation promise Other Examples Provide 10 names that can help GCR Provide your contacts at organizations that GCR is targeting Buy/Fill 1 table at the Gala 6 Legend  Indicates Board Goal

7. DRAFT Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities Board of Directors Roles Governance Board of Directors Committees Task Force Think Tank Skills Knowledge Experience Connections $ Advocacy Tell GCR story Other Examples: When asked, meet with donors Bring two friends to each event that you attend 7 Legend  Indicates Board Goal

8. DRAFT Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities How can you fully engage? Right now... On the handouts, circle one NEW way you can help Before September... Board of Directors President and Executive Director will schedule time with each of Board member 8