-Serve as a leading ambassador of CIF’s mission, programs, and services.
-Agree to a three-year board term with the option of renewal for three consecutive terms.
-Regularly attend and prepare for monthly Board meetings and important related meetings.
-Commit to professional development (one or two training sessions are recommended per year).
-Volunteer for and willingly accept assignments and complete them thoroughly and on time.
-Serve on at least one sub-committee, preferably as a chair, and attend committee meetings.
-Make a serious commitment to participate actively in Board and other CIF work.
-Prepare and approve necessary organizational policies.
-Commit to an annual philanthropic commitment as determined by the individual board member and -fundraise/recruit members on behalf of the organization.
-Participate in annual self-evaluation of personal board service.
-Participate in hiring and oversight process of the Executive Director.
-Be knowledgeable about CIF’s mission, vision, programs, and events.
-Stay informed about Board matters, prepare themselves for meetings, and review and comment on issues of importance.
-Participate in creation of strategic plan and conduct annual review of the strategic plan.
-Respond to requests for feedback or decisions between meetings in a timely manner.
-Understand financial statements or commit to learning about nonprofit financial oversight.
