LiFT Board of Directors

Member Responsibilities and Expectations

Purpose: To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of LiFT in order to support the organization’s mission and needs.

Major Responsibilities:

• Organizational leadership and governance

• Organization of the board of directors, officers, and committees

• Formulation and oversight of policies and procedures

• Financial management, including adoption and oversight of the annual budget

• Oversight of administration, program planning and evaluation

• Review of organizational and programmatic reports

• Promotion of the organization

• Community engagement, outreach, assist with development efforts

Length of Term: Two years minimum, with term to expire at the annual meeting two years from the date of appointment or election. There are no active term limits.

Meetings and Time Commitment:

• The Board of Directors meets quarterly for regular meetings for a duration of 2 to 3 hours. All Board Meetings are held virtually using Zoom or Microsoft Teams with the exception of the Annual Meeting held in June or July each year at LiFT or other designated in-person location. The meeting calendar for the following fiscal year is determined at each annual meeting.

• Board Members are asked to serve on one standing committee which is to meet no less than once per quarter with the date and time TBD by each committee chair – These meetings can take place virtually or in-person.

• Board members are asked to attend a minimum of one special event or fundraiser each year.

Expectations of Board Members:

• Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis, and special events as able.

• Participate on a standing committee of the board.

• Be alert to community issues related to the LiFT mission and vision.

• Help communicate and promote LiFT’s mission and programs to the community at large.

• Become familiar with LiFT finances, budget, and financial/resource needs.

• Financially support LiFT in a manner commensurate with one’s ability or our commitment policy

The recommendation is a $2,500 give or get per Board Member per Fiscal Year.