The board of directors of B.R.A.S.S. is legally and ethically responsible for all activities of the agency.

The Board is responsible for:

• Determining how the organization carries out its mission through long and short rang planning and review.
• Adopting an annual budget and providing fiscal oversight.
• Recruiting, orienting and developing board members.
• Evaluating its performance and the overall performance of the organization in achieving its mission.

Responsibilities of Directors

• Understanding and promoting the organization’s mission.
• Being familiar with the organization’s programs and operations.
• Being a working member of at least one board committee.
• Participating in resource development and fund-raising.
• Making an annual gift to the organization commensurate with ones ability.
• Assisting in membership development.
• Advocating on behalf of the organization.
• Helping to educate the community.
• Reviewing board meeting materials before the meeting.
• Reviewing the organizations Form 990 before its submission to the IRS.
• Identifying any potential conflicts of interest.

Time Demands (approximate)

• Board membership is a two-year term.
• Attend and actively participate in at least 75% of board meetings.
• Boards meetings are to be held at least quarterly at a location chosen by the Board.
• Committee work – 1-3 hours per month, or as decided by the committee.
• Annual planning retreat – 1 day, usually a Saturday in (month).
• Annual meeting – 1 evening annually
• Attendance at events (time varies). Attend at least two events per year.
• Participate in ½ day orientation for new board members.
• Financial and Resource Development Expectations
• Annual gift to organization (100% board giving is expected). Directors are asked to consider a gift that is “significant according to their circumstances.”
• Sell tickets to organization fund-raising events.
• Recruit sponsors if possible.
• Identify and assist in cultivation of potential donors.