1. ©2010 Mark P. FulopFacilitation & Process, LLChttp://facilitationprocess.com Board Membership 101 The principal role of the board member is stewardship. The directors are ultimately responsible for the management of the affairs of the charity. This requires active participation.

2. ©2010 Mark P. FulopFacilitation & Process, LLChttp://facilitationprocess.com Key Board Roles Duty of due care. –Active participation. –Reasonable inquiry. Duty of loyalty. –Manage Conflict of Interest –Written policies for conflict –Attention to loans & possible opportunity Duty of obedience. –Federal & State Laws –Mission & Procedures Other Duties –Records & Documents –Fiscal Controls & Documents –Donor Intentions –Responsible Solicitation –Safeguarding A Guide to Nonprofit Board Service in Oregon

3. ©2010 Mark P. FulopFacilitation & Process, LLChttp://facilitationprocess.com Board as Connector Board Vital Link Program/Operations report to CEO CEO oversees program/operations reports to board Board Oversees CEO Board represents Community Clients, Community, Contributors CEO Staff CEO Staff

4. ©2010 Mark P. FulopFacilitation & Process, LLChttp://facilitationprocess.com Board Models Constituency Board Influence Board Management Board Mission-Affiliated Board

5. ©2010 Mark P. FulopFacilitation & Process, LLChttp://facilitationprocess.com Mission Affiliated Board Secondary Attributes: All board members should posses diversity in functiona areas of Governance, Capacity Guidance, Content Expertise & Resource Development Primary Membership Criteria: A board that is weighted in expertise and support of your organizational mission as the primary membership criteria. This approach seeks to build visionary leadership and seeks to leverage a practitioner understanding of content to guide mission-driven growth of the organization.

6. ©2010 Mark P. FulopFacilitation & Process, LLChttp://facilitationprocess.com Functions of Board Hold & Define Mission, Vision, Strategy Recruit, appoint, review the performance of the director Establish, review and revise policies Provide Oversight –Listen –Ask thoughtful questions –Speak your mind –Vote your conscience –Learn and engage Represent the organization to community and vice versa Develop & participate in Resource Development strategies Recognize that we are the Governing Authority

7. ©2010 Mark P. FulopFacilitation & Process, LLChttp://facilitationprocess.com Resources A Guide to Nonprofit Board Service in Oregon http://www.doj.state.or.us/charigroup/pdf/nonprofit.pdf http://www.doj.state.or.us/charigroup/pdf/nonprofit.pdf Creating High Impact Nonprofits http://www.ssireview.org/images/articles/2007FA_feature_mcleod_grant_crutchfield.p df Board Governance as Leadership Summary http://www.thecentrepoint.ca/pdf/board_gov_as_leadership_summary.pdf