Board Director

The Community Support Advocates Board of Directors is seeking candidates for our volunteer Board Director position. Board Directors are elected to a 3 year term. The Board is responsible for:

• Approving the strategic focus and mission of the agency and ensuring they are in alignment.
• Approving planning goals and objectives, and delegating implementation of the plan to staff.
• Reviewing and approving governing policy in areas such as finance and program operation.
• Selection, evaluation, compensation consideration, and supervision of the CEO.
• Recruiting new board members, participating in board development, and fulfilling Board Member responsibilities.
• Approving fundraising goals, participating in fundraising activities, and resource development.
• Representing the Agency to the public and advocating for the organization to enhance its public image.
• Approving the annual budget and ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management.
• Hiring an auditor, reviewing the auditor’s report and recommendations.
• Assessing its own performance as the governing body of CSA.

Expectations of Individual Board Members

Each individual Board member is expected to:

• Know CSA’s mission, policies, programs, and needs.
• Support CSA’s mission and vision, and act within the values of the organization.
• Faithfully read and understand CSA’s financial statements.
• Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for CSA, engaging in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for CSA to advance its mission.
• Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve CSA’s mission.
• Give a meaningful financial donation each year.
• Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings.
• Participate fully in one or more committees of the Board.