Preface

– Table of Contents –

Preface 4

Mission Statement & History 6

Charter Documents 12 Articles of Incorporation 13 IRS Letter Granting 501(c)(3) 17 Strategic Plan 20 Current Strategic Plan 21 Past Strategic Plans 27 Board Organization & Operation 59 Board Bylaws 60 Committee Structure 69 Committee Assignments 70 Annual Calendar for Meetings 71 Board Member List 72

Roles & Responsibilities 74 Code of Ethics 75 Responsibilities of Board Members 76 Conflict of Interest Policy 79 Travel & Reimbursement 84 Whistleblower Policy 87 Finance & Fundraising 89 Financial Policy 90 Gift Acceptance Policy 92 Capitalization Policy 97 Next Chapter Fund/Endowment Agreement 98 Professional Staff/Job Descriptions 100 Performance Appraisal Policy 101 Managing Director Description 102 Artistic Director Description 104 Marketing & Community Outreach Coordinator Description 106

Preface

This handbook provides board members with an overview of Write On, Door County (Write On) - its mission, history, services, administration, and governance. As a board member, you are a leader, volunteer, donors, and public advocate of our association. You must have a strong understanding of the organization’s operations as well as your own responsibilities as a board member. This handbook will provide you with answers to questions to might be asked of you by the public. It also includes information that defines and directs the work of the board and the staff. This handbook helps the organization maintain productive goals and an efficient structure; it helps to preserve the collective wisdom and memory of the organization so that the board may capitalize on past successes and avoid past mistakes. This handbook should be revised and disseminated on a regular basis, and board members must be familiar with the information presented within.