The Board member will support the work of tSB and provide mission-based leadership and strategic guidance. While day-to-day operations are led by tSB’s staff, the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Board Member responsibilities include:
Board Meetings
- Regularly attend and actively participate in all board meetings, held monthly
- Review agenda and supporting materials prior to meetings
- Attend the annual Board Member retreat, the annual gala and team-building activities
Committees
- Serve on at least one committee and offer to take on special assignments to support strategic goals (ex. Finance, fundraising, risk management, etc.)
- Partner with other board members to ensure respective committee work are carried out
- Review agenda and supporting materials prior to meetings
Organizational
- Stay informed with the tSB’s mission, services, policies, and programs
- Stay informed on developments in the organization’s field
- Assist the Board Chair in identifying and recruiting other Board Members
- Ensure tSB’s commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities tSB serves
Staff support
- Respect the role of staff and refrain from making special requests of staff
- Contribute to an annual performance evaluation of the Executive Director
Leadership
- Serve as a trusted member to the Chair in order to develop and implement tSB’s strategic plan
- Review outcomes and metrics created by tSB for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics
- Participate in approving tSB’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities
- Set policy (if necessary) and ensure that the organization has adequate resources to carry out its mission
- Evaluate board effectiveness as a governing body, as a group of volunteers, and as representatives of the community in upholding the public interest served by tSB
Governance
- Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies
- Maintain balance between giving the Executive Director ample room to manage the organization and ensuring ethical standards are upheld
- Ensure that tSB obeys applicable laws and regulations; follows its own bylaws; and that the nonprofit adheres to its stated purpose/mission
Fundraising
- Represent tSB to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization
- Solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals for annual contributions that are commensurate with tSB’s financial goals
- Support the organization with an annual personal financial contribution and through informing others of the organization’s work
Time commitment
tSB’s Board Members will serve a two-year term and are eligible for re-appointment for one additional term.
Qualifications
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about tSB’s mission and who has a track record of board leadership. Selected Board Members will have achieved leadership stature in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. Their accomplishments will encourage them to attract other well-qualified, high-performing Board Members. We strongly encourage people who reflects the communities tSB serves to apply (BIPOC, non-BIPOC who identify as LGBTQIA+, low-income, or other historically marginalized groups)
