Board Member Job Description
Foundation on Aging for Larimer County
PO Box 288
Ft. Collins, CO 80522
Board Member Job Description
TITLE: Board member, Foundation on Aging for Larimer County
FUNCTION:
To guarantee the ability of the Foundation on Aging for Larimer County to serve its clients by establishing the organization’s strategic direction, assuring adequate resources and providing oversight of all activities of the Foundation on Aging.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Remain informed of the FOUNDATION ON AGING FOR LARIMER COUNTY’S mission, programs and external factors that may affect the organization
Assess the FOUNDATION ON AGING FOR LARIMER COUNTY’S direction annually in a strategic planning process that evaluates the organization’s purpose, mission, programs, policies and overall effectiveness
Serve as an ambassador of the FOUNDATION ON AGING FOR LARIMER COUNTY to the public and act as a spokesperson
Assure that the FOUNDATION ON AGING FOR LARIMER COUNTY ethically and adequately handles all liability and financial risks
Monitor the financial health of the FOUNDATION ON AGING FOR LARIMER COUNTY, including level of reserves and the availability of cash to guarantee ongoing operations using established guidelines
Make sure that all aspects of the FOUNDATION ON AGING FOR LARIMER COUNTY operate within the full extent of the law
Oversee the FOUNDATION ON AGING FOR LARIMER COUNTY’s annual budgeting process, year-end audited financial statements and monthly expenditures
Periodically review the FOUNDATION ON AGING FOR LARIMER COUNTY’s operating policies and procedures to ensure management is following board policies
Participate actively in board meetings, fundraising strategies and committees
Make a cash contribution to the FOUNDATION ON AGING FOR LARIMER COUNTY that is personally meaningful
I agree to fulfill the responsibilities described above for the term of my board membership.
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Signature Date
Term of board membership (date term began: _________ and date term expires: _______)
