Board of Directors Responsibilities
Fiduciary
Legal, fiscal, and ethical responsibility for ACE (board insurance provided)
Approve the annual budget and review financial statements bi-monthly
Approve Budget adjustments as needed throughout FY
Fundraising
100% of Board Members maintain current membership
Collaborate with Staff on a yearly fundraising plan
Collaborate with staff to develop and maintain year-round sponsorships
In-kind and financial support for events and the Annual People’s Choice Award at The Big
Participation
Serve a two-year renewable term
Attend at least 75% bi-monthly board meetings
Participate on a committee or committees
Attend the annual board retreat
Represent the board at a minimum of six events annually
Public Relations
- ACE ambassador in daily interactions
- Take on optional monthly tasks presented at board meetings based on organizational need
- Represent the board at governmental and community meetings
Organization Leadership
Hire Executive Director
Set yearly realistic and measurable organizational goals
Support ED in accomplishing goals
Ongoing strategic planning
Review ACE activity in relation to the ACE mission
Board Leadership
Review ACE mission for relevancy, revise with staff as needed
Recruit and train new board members
Disclose any conflicts of interest
Maintain bylaws and policies
Review Board and Organizational policies and revise as needed
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