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Please email info@sfusp.org for a Board Member Application Board Member Position Description The SFUSP Board of Directors provides strength, support and inspiration to the staff, Corps Members, fellow Board members, and the community we serve. The primary responsibility of the Board of Directors is to keep the organization on track by providing vision, raising money, and political support. The Board is a vital link between the community and the San Francisco Urban Service Project. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Leadership -Be committed to the Mission, Vision, and work of SFUSP (see SFUSP brochure) and ensure that the organization and its programs stay true to the mission and vision of the organization -Work with staff and Board members as a partner towards achievement of our goals -Create and maintain a long-term vision with the staff and the community -Represent, and respect the values and concerns of San Francisco communities -Evaluate how well the Board is managing itself -Evaluate oneself in managing self-management responsibilities -Serve on at least one of the Board committees Organizational Development -Contribute personal funds to support the work of the organization -Be actively involved in raising funds for the organization, through such efforts as a Major Donor campaign, special events, and Board mixers. -Participate in public relations and be an ambassador for SFUSP in the community -Be actively involved in setting fundraising goals for the Board Personnel -Hire, evaluate, and monitor the Executive Director -Provide support and guidance to the Executive Director -Trust and honor the Executive Director Oversight -Maintain general oversight of the agency and not “micro-manage” the day-to-day operations -Assume all fiduciary and legal responsibilities for SFUSP -Maintain Fiscal oversight -Review and approve financial statements and budgets Ethical Standards -Maintain the highest ethical standards for the organization -Be ethically responsible to the communities that we serve.
Board Member Qualities and Expectations Board Members are asked to interpret the organizations work and values to the community. Board members represent the organization and act as a spokesperson. Some qualities and expectations we look for in leadership; Qualities -Passionate about developing young diverse leaders between the ages of 18-26 whom in turn work to develop and provide resources to children and youth ages 3-18 - Committed to learning and contributing to diversity with regards to race, creed, sexual orientation, gender, age, socio-economic status, etc.. -Willing to share resources with the organization -Open to continuous learning -Flexible -Identify with, respect, and/or represent the diverse experiences of San Francisco communities - Patience to participate in group consensus process -Value the differences and skills individuals bring to the Board - A sense of humor and fun! Expectations -Attend 2 ½ hour Board meetings once a month -Three-year term commitment with the option to extend, if interested -Serve on Board committee, and attend all committee meetings (generally once every other month) -Make a yearly donation to SFUSP of what is, for each Board member, a substantial amount -Actively participate in fundraising activities, including seeking funds for the organization through individual solicitations, events, and other venues -Follow through on commitment that one makes -Stay committed to the values, goals, and programs of SFUSP -Actively support and participate in organizational programs -Participate in Board member planning and teambuilding retreats -Address challenging issues in the program and community -Take full responsibility for one’s behavior and its effect on others -Be mindful of Board’s self-management responsibilities-Share skills with other Board members, staff, and Corps Members.
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