Board Member
| Our board | Our Board of Directors is a group of passionate volunteers dedicated to serving women who are motherless. We are a working board. The current structure of the board consists of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and other board members responsible for various functions in the ministry. it is an exciting time for the ministry. Our growth has demanded that we serve our customers in new and inventive ways. The operational word is transitions!The board of Motherless Daughters Ministry is responsible for overseeing the mission and purpose of the organization. Its duties include participation in strategic planning and making policy decisions; securing financing for these decisions and monitoring their execution. |
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| Position | The board of Motherless Daughters Ministry is responsible for overseeing the mission and purpose of the organization. Its duties include participation in strategic planning and making policy decisions; securing financing for these decisions and monitoring their execution. Members must be willing to attend the requisite meetings, follow through on commitments, and participate fully in the decision-making process. The board also presents the organization’s image to the community and solicits its support in achieving the Motherless Daughters Ministry (MDM) goals. We expect our board members to commit to a 2-year term with consecutive terms permissible according to the bylaws.Members must be willing to attend the requisite meetings, follow through on commitments, and participate fully in the decision-making process. The board also presents the organization’s image to the community and solicits its support in achieving the goals. We expect our board members to commit to a 2-year term with consecutive terms permissible according to the bylaws, attend and be active in scheduled Board meetings (in person, via phone, or video conferencing). Lead at least one team in the ministry. Assist in selecting new board members and onboarding, new board members. Actively participate in annual Board self-evaluation. |
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| Desired skills *required | Facilities, Project Management, Social Media, Communications*, Event Management* |
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| When | 2nd Saturday of each month |
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| Where | Normally videoconferencing. Board planning retreat in January of each year. |
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| Commitment | 3 to 5 hours/month |
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| Donation | We strive for 100% board giving, but have no strict guidelines around financial contributions. |
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| Requirements | Members must be willing to attend the requisite meetings, follow through on commitments, and participate fully in the decision-making process. The board also presents the organization’s image to the community and solicits its support in achieving the goals. We expect our board members to commit to a 2-year term with consecutive terms permissible according to the bylaws, attend and be active in scheduled Board meetings (in person, via phone or video conferencing). Lead at least one team in the ministry. Assist in selecting new board members and onboarding new board members. Actively participate in annual Board self-evaluation. |
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| On-boarding | Each new candidate is interviewed, then presented to board as a candidate. They will meet with the Executive Director or Board Chair to review the onboarding checklist (History/ Background, Who we serve, What we do, How we are financed, Organizational Structure, Mission, Creed, Core Values, Vision, Bylaws, Conflict of Interest Policy, Budget, Financial, Board Policies, Minutes from the last year, Financial report, Annual report, Current strategic plan, Goals for next year, Current board members, Special meeting, Meeting attendance, Commitment of time, Meeting calendar, Communications, Board Meetings, Committees and possible liaisons, Board Role, Liabilities and Insurance, Fundraising and financial commitment to the organization, Media, Role in the community, Occasional task forces and special project teams. |
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| Additional Info | Our Board of Directors is a group of passionate volunteers dedicated to serving women who are motherless. We are a working board. We roll up our sleeves and pitch in!The current structure of the board consists of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and other board members responsible for various functions in the ministry. it is an exciting time for the ministry. Our growth has demanded that we serve our customers in new and inventive ways. The operational word is transitions!The board of Motherless Daughters Ministry is responsible for overseeing the mission and purpose of the organization. Its duties include participation in strategic planning and making policy decisions; securing financing for these decisions and monitoring their execution. The Board secretary will be present at each meeting and is a voting member of the board.The Board of Director, Events position is responsible for ensuring the organizational plan for programming and events is implemented as defined in the strategic plan. |
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| Our mission | The Motherless Daughters Ministry is a Christian organization dedicated to serving women who have lost or missed the nurturing care of a mother. |
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| Causes | Education, Health, Life Skills, Poverty |
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