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Lamaze Board of Directors Application
Board Member Job Description
The Board Member of Lamaze International plays a critical role in governing the association, setting strategic direction, and ensuring the organization fulfills its mission. As a fiduciary, the Board Member is responsible for overseeing the association’s operations, finances, and programs, ensuring they align with the organization’s goals and values. This is a leadership position that requires time and commitment. This is done in collaboration with a paid professional staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of Individual Board Members
Each board member is expected to:
uphold the legal duties and laws regarding nonprofit governance
follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions
sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year, if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings
know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs as well as understand its collective purpose
faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements and board materials in advance of meetings
Act in the best interest of the association, placing the organization’s needs above personal or professional interests.
serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization
assist in identifying and recruiting board members
leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to achieve the organization’s mission
give a financial donation or solicit donors
prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in bi-monthly board meetings
complete assignments and respond promptly to inquiries and calls to action
act as a liasion to Lamaze International Councils or Committees
commit to ongoing education and development to enhance board service.
respect the experiences of all who bring their voices and lived experiences into the boardroom and the organization
work collaboratively with staff and partners maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of the organization
Anticipated Time Commitment:
Board members will participate in virtual and in-person board meetings, may be assigned to taskforces or committee liaison roles, may be asked to represent Lamaze at external meetings and may engage in outreach, fundraising and training. On average, at-large directors may anticipate 5-10 hours monthly. Board members serving on the executive committee may anticipate 10-20 hours a month. Board appointments are 3 years and up to 7 years if appointed to an executive committee role.
