Board Application and Position Description

Overview

The DWFD Board directs the overall execution of the organization’s mission. Principally, the Board manages organizational finances and sets long term priorities for events, programs, and projects.

Additionally, the Board oversees the Executive Director, who is responsible for day-to-day management of the organization. Overall, the members of the Board contribute the educational, management, legal, and financial skills needed to ensure long term organizational stability and ensure year-to-year excellence for DWFD's mission. The Board of Directors has up to18 voting members. Terms are for 2 years, and each board member can serve up to three consecutive terms.

Board Member responsibilities include attendance regular board meetings (average 12 per year), and active electronic conversations as part of Board committees.

In some years the Board has held additional meetings. Board members also hold a fiduciary responsibility for management of organizational capital and ensuring appropriate filings with federal, state, and local authorities consistent with the organization’s status as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The attendance policy allows for removal if three consecutive meetings are missed without notice. Board members are also expected to volunteer at DWFD events and programs on a regular basis.

Board positions require a time and energy commitment that should not be underestimated. Candidates are urged to consider personal priorities for the next year as well as the ways to contribute to the development of the organization.

Time and Financial Considerations

Meetings:

-Board Meetings- Monthly (currently at 4pm on the third Tuesday of every month)

-Committee Work (generally by email)

-DWFD Events- typical 5-6 large events per year- committee service for event orgnaization is strongly encouraged.

Donations:

As with any Board, members will be asked to participate in donation; 100% participation is sought; the amount is up to you.

Board Member Application

Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Cell Phone *

Email *

Employment Information

Employer *

Position *

Employer Address *

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Please list all boards upon which you have previously served *

What motivates you to serve on the DWFD board? *

Please list other connections or community activities in which you are involved. *

Have you read the time and duties expectations listed on this page, and attest that you understand them and commit to do your best to meet the obligations entailed? *

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