Volunteer Board Member Needed for Nonprofit!

If you have a passion for a cause, Victory for Veterans Foundation is looking for a great volunteer Board Member to fill one of its open vacancy.

We’re looking for someone to bring a lot of their own knowledge and expertiseto the organization’s purpose and network. More importantly, this new board member will bring a contagious excitement with them to the board meetings. Serving on the board comes with important responsibilities and to help you understand what those responsibilities are I’ve listed them below along with (6) traits that we’re looking for in that individual and (4) skills you should have as a Board Member.

If you’re that individual, please send your resume to COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs at: [login to see]

Please review the organization’s website in advance:

VFV Web: http://www.VictoryForVeterans.org

Responsibilities and Duties:

1) HIRE AND SET COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.

2) BOARD MEMBERS HAVE LEGAL AND FIDUCIARY DUTIES.

3) BOARD MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADVANCING THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION.

4) GOVERNANCE IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF A BOARD MEMBER’S DUTIES.

5) BOARD MEMBERS SERVE AS ADVOCATES FOR THE ORGANIZATION’S MISSION.

6) BOARD DEVELOPMENT IS AN ONGOING PROCESS FOR BOARD MEMBERS.

7) BOARD MEMBERS SHOULD SERVE ON AT LEAST ONE COMMITTEE.

8) FUNDRAISING IS A DUTY OF EVERY BOARD MEMBER.

9) OVERSEEING THE DOCUMENTATION OF AGENDAS AND MINUTES.

Do you have these six traits as a prospective board member:

1. Passionate about the cause
2. Open-minded
3. Takes responsibility for outcomes
4. Forward thinking
5. Respectful of others
6. A willingness to learn

Do you have these four skills as a prospective board member:

1. Communication skills
2. Fundraising skills
3. Financial management skills
4. Teamwork and team management skills