Board Member Responsibilities

Governs the organization
Creates the organization's vision, mission, values, and policies
Sets organizational goals, objectives, and annual plan; evaluates annual performance
Ensures adequate resources and manages resources wisely

Members have a disorder covered by the foundation, are a family member of someone who does, or are an "interested party" due to their medical expertise and knowledge of the disorders (HSP/PLS)
Members possess leadership and management skills and can contribute professional expertise in areas such as fundraising, organizational/project management, accounting, financial management, marketing/sales, communications, strategic and/or long-range planning, legal, or health/medical areas
Members make a commitment to provide a minimum annual financial support of $1,000 through personal donations or soliciting such through SPF fundraising events
Members bring energy and commitment to the foundation and can devote the necessary time and resources needed to carry out the responsibilities of membership

Assists in development of policies, strategic planning, annual planning, budgeting
Participates in eight board meetings per year: physical attendance is required at one meeting which may involve travel and personal expense; others may be attended through electronic means
Serves as committee chair for specified focus area(s) and accepts other responsibilities as assigned
Builds a collegial working relationship with the community and its supporters, serves as a positive ambassador for the foundation
Assists in dispensing of the foundation's fiduciary obligations

Develops committee goals, objectives, action plan and metrics
Recruits committee members with the assistance of the board and other volunteers
Manages execution of action plan, chairs meetings
Reports to the Board on committee decisions and activities, evaluates annual performance

Serves as the chief volunteer and leading representative of the foundation
Provides leadership to the board and chairs meetings
Establishes committees, assists with recruitment of members, provides leadership
Monitors financial planning and financial reports
Plays a leading role in fundraising activities
Evaluates the effectiveness of board members and the annual performance of the organization
Establishes and leads process for hiring an executive director or other staff as determined
Coordinates board orientation and training

Acts as successor to the President, works closely with and supports the President
Performs President responsibilities when the President cannot be available
Accepts special areas of responsibilities