CASA Board Membership

Purpose of Position: To act as a voting Member of the Board with full authority and responsibility to develop policies, procedures, and regulations for the operation CASA of Wise and Jack Counties (CWJ); to monitor its financial health, programs and overall performance; and to provide the Executive Director with the resources to meet the needs of those the nonprofit serves.

Responsibilities of the full Board:

• Establish policy.

• Hire and evaluate the Executive Director.

• Aid in securing philanthropic support for the operations and growth of CWJ.

• Assume legal responsibility for total operation of the organization.

• Develop and adopt policies to provide optimal framework for the organization.

• Monitor finances.

• Evaluate the progress of goals established by CWJ.

• Ensure up-to-date knowledge of CASA standards, as well as issues pertaining to child maltreatment.

• Know the mission, purposes, goals, policies, programs, services, strengths, and needs of CASA.

• Support the majority decision of the Board.

• Identify potential leadership and make suggestions to the Nominating Committee for prospective board members and officers.

• Lead efforts to create a long-term (3 year) Strategic Plan.

• Actively promote the purpose, goals, programs, and value of CWJ throughout the community.

• Select and support the officers of CWJ's board.

• Adopt key operating policies and procedures; approve contracts as appropriate.

Duties of individual Board members:

• Prepare for, attend, and participate actively in Board and committee meetings, including appropriate organization activities. Read material distributed to the Board prior to attending meetings.

• Maintain confidentiality with regard to external and internal matters of CWJ.

• Avoid any action that might lead to or be perceived as a potential conflict of interest, and disclose any possible conflicts to the Board in a timely manner.

• Refrain from becoming involved in staff conflicts.

• Avoid becoming inappropriately-involved financially with CASA staff or volunteers.

• Become knowledgeable about CWJ's mission, goals, strengths, and challenges.

• Meet in-service Board Member training requirements. Offer to provide training to staff, advocates, and fellow board members when appropriate.

• Contribute to meetings by expressing your point of view.

• Consider others' points of view, make constructive suggestions, and take an active role in making Board decisions that benefit CWJ and its standing in the community.

• Serve on at least one committee. Serve in leadership positions or undertake special assignments when asked.

• Represent the nonprofit to individuals, the public, and other organizations.

• Support or promote CASA's funding efforts in line with one's abilities, and make financial contributions when personal resources allow.

• Assist the Resource Development Committee and staff by implementing fundraising strategies, when appropriate.

• Assume Board leadership roles when asked.

• Keep the Executive Director informed about any community concerns.