LiFT Board of Directors

Job Descriptions

What is the job description of LiFT’s Board Chair?

• Oversees board and leads board meetings.

• Works in partnership with the Executive Director to make sure board resolutions are carried out.

• Calls special meetings if necessary.

• Appoints all Committee Chairs, and recommends who will serve on committees.

• Prepares agenda for board meetings.

• Works with the governance committee to recruit new board members.

• Oversees searches for a new directors.

• Acts as an alternate spokesperson for the organization.

• Periodically consults with board members on their roles and helps them assess their performance.

What is the job description of LiFT’s Board Treasurer?

∙Maintain knowledge of the organizations budget and finances.

∙Understand financial accounting for nonprofit organizations.

∙Manage, with the finance committee, the board’s review of and action related to the board’s financial responsibilities.

∙Work with the Executive Director to ensure that appropriate financial reports are made available to the board on a timely basis.

∙Present the annual budget to the board for approval.

∙Review the annual audit and answer board members’ questions about the audit.

∙Assume responsibilities of the Chair in the absence of the Board Chair.

What is the job description of Director on LiFT’s Board?

∙Provide organizational leadership and governance.

∙Attend required number of meetings, including annual meeting.

∙Support the mission, vision, values and goals of the organization.

∙Participate on one committee advisory group.

∙Contribute to fundraising efforts and special events activities.

What is the job description of the Committee Chairman?

• Is an active member of the Board of Directors.

• Serves as an extension of the organization through committee work.

• Ensures that members have the information needed to do their jobs.

• Oversees the logistics of committee’s operations and meetings.

• Determines the agenda, assigns tasks to the committee members, facilitates the meetings, and ensures minutes are taken.

• Reports to the full Board on committee’s decisions/recommendations.