Edit Board Info Nonprofit Details Nonprofit Name EIN Maturity --- not set --- Start-Up (0-2 years) Growing (3-5 years) Mature (6+ years) Size --- not set --- Less than 10 employees 10-25 employees 26-50 employeees 51+ employees Budget --- not set --- Less than $25,000 $25,000-$100,000 $100,000-$500,000 $500,000-$2 million $2 million-$10 million More than $10 million How did you learn about BoardBank? Not Provided Cincinnati Cares United Way Website/Staff Family/Friend/Co-Worker ArtsWave - Partner Interact for Health - Partner Leadership Council for Nonprofits OneSource Executive Service Corps. - Partner GreenLight Fund - Partner Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio - Partner JPS Non Profit Strategies - Partner Other Organization / Program Nonprofit Contact Info First name Last Name Position Phone Email Director First Name Director Last Name Director Phone Director Email Director Email Board Information Formatted Board Description <strong>Regional Board of Directors</strong> <em>Purpose</em> As IDEA prepares to launch its first Cincinnati schools in 2022, the network seeks to recruit founding members for its IDEA Cincinnati Board of Directors. The IDEA Cincinnati Board will operate as a local board to provide governance, oversight, and connectivity with the communities IDEA serves, as well as providing local context for sustained success in Cincinnati. IDEA Cincinnati’s executive director reports directly to the Board, and through the Board, is held responsible for the academic, financial, and legal performance of schools within that region. To fulfill this purpose, Board members perform three core functions: <ol> <li><strong>Legal Compliance:</strong> The Board is responsible for IDEA Cincinnati complying with the sponsorship contract, as well as the various laws applicable to Ohio public bodies and public community schools. The board will adopt school, student, and employee policies to this end.</li> <li><strong>Financial Performance:</strong> The Board directly governs the region’s finances by developing and maintaining a balanced budget and ensuring adequate resources. The Board provides approval of contracts and major expenditures.</li> <li><strong>Academic Performance:</strong> The Board ensures academic success through its oversight of the regional Executive Director.</li> </ol> Board Description Formatted Board Requirements <em>Board Terms</em> Founding members of the IDEA Cincinnati Board of Directors are asked to commit to an initial term of nine months, from September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Following that period, founding members may be asked to extend their board service for one, two or three years, with the goal of staggering individual service terms. Future Board members commit to three-year, renewable terms (fiscal year July 1-June 30). At the end of each term, Board members will meet with the Board Chair and the Regional Leader to determine whether renewal would be mutually beneficial. <em>Additional Expectations</em> In addition to the three core functions listed above, Regional Board members are encouraged to support the organization in the following ways: <strong>Governance</strong> <ul> <li>Participate in any mandatory community school board trainings as required by the State of Ohio.</li> <li>Attend and participate in board meetings: The board is expected to convene at least 4 times annually during the region’s start-up period (July 2020 – June 2022) and 8-10 times once schools begin operations.</li> <li>Participate in IDEA’s annual board retreat, which brings together board members from across all regions.</li> <li>Appoint two new Board members by March 15, 2022.</li> </ul> <strong>Local Expertise</strong> <ul> <li>Help IDEA to establish effective relationships with leaders and institutions in the government, philanthropic, non-profit, corporate, education, and other sectors, as well as with the public at large.</li> <li>Provide ongoing counsel for the Executive Director and Regional Leadership Team on local issues and context.</li> <li>Serve as a champion for high-performing public community schools within Ohio. Promote IDEA’s mission, vision, goals, and achievements to a broad regional audience.</li> <li>Connecting staff to contacts (e.g., corporate partners, guest speakers, elected officials) who will enable the region to pursue strategic partnerships and meet fundraising targets.</li> </ul> <strong>Engagement</strong> <ul> <li>Visit at least one IDEA school annually once schools are operating.</li> <li>Attend school events (e.g. Back to School Bashes, school tours, Royal Readers’ events or other volunteer activities) once schools are operating.</li> <li>Support and participate in regional and/or school-based fundraising events.</li> </ul> <strong>Financial Support</strong> <ul> <li>Make an annual contribution that would place IDEA among the top three organizations that you support through personal, corporate or foundation giving.</li> <li>Contribute an annual individual personal gift to IDEA to ensure 100% annual board member giving.</li> </ul> Board Requirements Formatted Onboarding Onboarding Newly elected board members are on-boarded through a one-to-one process with IDEA Cincinnati staff and Board Members to learn about board by-laws, governing structure and financial policies, as well as, the organization’s strategic plan, and demographic of membership. Time Commitment (hours/month) 1 to 3 3 to 5 5 to 7 7+ -- Parent -- Add New When Board Meets Where Board Meets Board Size --- not set --- Under 10 members 11-20 members 21+ members Board Donations We expect our board members to make sizable contributions. Please contact for more information. We require a specific amount of “give or get” for all board members. We strive for 100% board giving, but have no strict guidelines around financial contributions. -- Parent -- Add New Additional donation expectation information Board Info to Listings --- not set ---
