Six Functions of a Board

1.)  Administration

• The Board defines the organization’s purpose by establishing a clear statement of mission.

• Determines policy of the organization.

2.)  Program Planning and Budgeting

• The Board defines specific needs to be addressed and target populations to be served.

• Establishes goals and objectives in order of priority, consistent with the mission.

• Develops realistic budget to support the program plan.

• Adapts the program plan and budget annually.

3.)  Evaluation of Organizational Effectiveness

• The Board regularly evaluates the accomplishments of the program plan.

• Assesses the achievement of the overall mission.

• Evaluates the responsiveness to new situations.

• Evaluates the degree of effectiveness of volunteer leadership.

4.)  Retention and Evaluation of the Executive Officer

• The Board hires the executive officer.

• Establishes compensation and conditions of employment.

• Evaluates the executive officer’s performance regularly.

5.)  Financial Stewardship

• The Board must take a lead in the development of financial resources.

• Sets conditions and standards for all funds solicited in the agency’s name.

• Exercises fiduciary care of the funds entrusted to the agency’s use

• Engages in sound long range financial planning.

6.)  Constituting the Community Connection

• The Board represents the public interest.

• Represents the interests of particular publics.

• Represents the organization to the community.

• Affords the community sanction to the agency and its programs.