Office: Board Member
Term: 1-2 years
Reports to: Board President
Time Required: Quarterly meetings on average are 1.5 hours, either in person or virtually
Board Member Responsibilities
As a member of the Lincoln Hills Cares (LHC) Board of Directors, you assume responsibility for
ensuring that Lincoln Hills Cares develops the next generation of young leaders through outdoor and
environmental education, cultural history exploration, and workforce advancement. Our programs
empower communities by providing equitable access to and opportunities for outdoor and
environmental learning and action.
Service
● Prepare for and attend board meetings as scheduled (4 per year).
● Attend standing committee meetings of which you are a member and participate on ad hoc
committees if appointed (number of meetings varies).
● Attend the annual board strategic planning retreat. Serve on a standing or ad hoc committee.
● Attend and participate in organization events.
● Assume leadership roles in board activities.
● Prepare for meetings by reviewing meeting minutes, agendas and supporting documentation.
● Participate in Board Training sessions.
Policy & Planning
● Participate in the development and establishment of policies through which the work of LHC is
accomplished.
● Ensure effective organizational planning by reviewing and approving annual work plans and
long-range, strategic plans.
● Work to recruit and orient new board members to continue to strengthen the board leadership.
Finances
● Determine fiscal policies for LHC which will ensure long-term financial stability and integrity.
● Review and approve an annual budget. Ensure that periodic audits of LHC finances are
conducted. Monitor finances regularly.
Development
● Make a financial gift to LHC that is personally significant. Understand and support LHC’s fund
development plans.
● Participate in fund development efforts when appropriate. Use every opportunity to heighten the
profile of the LHC in the community.
Personnel
● Review and approve personnel policies for the organization.
Community
● Represent Lincoln Hills Cares in a positive and supportive manner to nonprofit organizations,
the public and other stakeholders.
● Identify stakeholder interests and build stakeholder investment.
Evaluation
● Participate in the board’s periodic assessment of its own performance and recommend
improvement in such areas as composition, orientation, tenure, retention and responsibilities.
Integrity
● Fully disclose, at the earliest opportunity, information that may result in a perceived or actual
conflict of interest; or information of fact that would have significance in board decision-making.
● Exercise the powers invested for the good of all members of the organization rather than for
personal benefit, or that of the entity you represent.
● Maintain the confidentiality of board processes and issues.
● Respect the diversity of opinions as expressed or acted upon by the board, committees and
membership, and formally register dissent as appropriate.
● Be aware of ethical issues and act in an ethical manner.
