Board of Directors Job Descriptions

Director

a. Job Responsibilities:

Has overall responsibility to ensure that the organization is working in fulfillment of its mission
Establishes the strategic plan for the organization
Establishes policies for the organization and ensures that policies are implemented effectively
Reviews and approves annual budget, provides appropriate financial oversight, and ensures the financial viability of the organization
Reviews and approves operational and program/service plans, confirms that the plans are consistent with the strategic plan, and ensures that plans are implemented effectively
Accepts reasonable share of board tasks (including serving as committee liaison), reports on assigned tasks, and fulfills them in a timely fashion
May be asked to serve as ex officio on committees
Regularly attends and participates in Board of Directors meetings
Participates in appropriate Director development programs and remains up-to-date on issues relevant to the governance of the organization
Contributes financially to Breastfeeding USA

b. Job Requirements:

Active member of Breastfeeding USA for at least six months before election to the Board of Directors
Has experience with and understands issues relative to non-profit governance
Works collaboratively and communicates effectively

c. Estimated Time Commitment:

a. Job Responsibilities:

Performs all the job responsibilities of a Director (see Job Description 1.a)
Provides leadership to the Board of Directors team, guiding the Board as it works in fulfillment of the Breastfeeding USA mission
Develops the agenda for and presides at all meetings of the Board of Directors
Oversees officer transition for the Board of Directors
Serves as default spokesperson for Breastfeeding USA

b. Job Requirements:

a. Job Responsibilities:

Performs all the job responsibilities of a Director (see Job Description 1.a)
Presides at meetings of the Board of Directors and performs all other job responsibilities of the Board President (see Job Description 2.a) in the event that he/she is unable to perform those responsibilities
Executes or delegates officer transition including Director orientation
Works together with the President to facilitate to work of the Board

b. Job Requirements:

a. Job Responsibilities:

Performs all the job responsibilities of a Director (see Job Description 1.a)
Records minutes of all Board of Director meetings (including those in closed sessions) and maintains files of all Board meeting minutes
Publishes the minutes of all public Board of Director meetings with the voting members of the organization
Oversees the maintenance of the roster of voting members of the organization
Maintains copies of record of all important legal and governance documents of the organization, including the Certification of Incorporation, Bylaws, Code of Ethics, and Policy Manual, and makes these documents available to the voting membership and general public as appropriate
Publishes general communications from the Board of Directors
Oversees ongoing maintenance of working files used by the board

b. Job Requirements:

a. Job Responsibilities:

Performs all the job responsibilities of a Director (see Job Description 1/a)
Manages the Board’s review of and action related to the Board’s financial responsibilities
Ensures that appropriate financial reports are made available to the Board on a timely basis
Prepares and presents the annual budget to the Board of Directors for approval
Develops financial policies for recommendation to the Board to ensure the financial integrity and sustainability of the organization
Communicates financial information to/from the Board of Directors
Protects the non-profit 501(c)(3) status of the organization by maintaining compliance with all state and federal laws concerning the operation of nonprofit organizations

b. Job Requirements:

c. Estimated Time Commitment: