Vermont Family Network Board of Directors Member

Position Overview

Member of the Board of Directors

Mission

The mission of Vermont Family Network is to empower and support all Vermont children, youth, and families, especially those with disabilities or special health needs.

For more information, please visit Vermont Family Network’s website: vermontfamilynetwork.org.

Position

The Board will support the work of Vermont Family Network (VFN) and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by VFN’s Leadership Team, the Board-Leadership Team relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Specific Board Member responsibilities include:

Leadership, governance and oversight

• Serving as a trusted advisor to the Leadership Team as they develop and implement VFN’s strategic plan
• Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by VFN for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics; reviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings
• Approving VFN’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities
• Contributing to an annual performance evaluation of the Leadership Team members
• Assisting the VFN Leadership Team and board chair in identifying and recruiting other Board Members
• Partnering with the Leadership Team and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out
• Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments
• Representing VFN to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization
• Ensuring VFN’s commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities VFN serves

Fundraising

VFN Board Members will consider VFN a philanthropic priority and engage in fundraising efforts and annual gifts that reflect that priority. So that VFN can credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals, VFN expects to have 100 percent of Board Members make an annual contribution that is commensurate with their capacity.

Board terms/participation

VFN’s Board Members will serve a three-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for two additional terms. Board meetings will be held monthly, and committee meetings will be held in coordination with full board meetings.

Qualifications

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about VFN’s mission and who has a track record of board leadership. Selected Board Members are parents, preferably parents raising children with disabilities or special health needs and have achieved leadership stature in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. His/her accomplishments will allow him/her to attract other well-qualified, high-performing Board Members.

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

• A parent, preferably raising a child with disabilities or special health needs
• Extensive professional experience with significant executive leadership accomplishments in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector
• A commitment to and understanding of VFN’s beneficiaries, preferably based on experience
• Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of VFN’s beneficiaries

Service on VFN’s Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for administrative support and travel costs in relation to Board Members’ duties.

 

Desired Skills: General Board Governance, Nonprofit Financials, Fundraising/Development, HR, Management/Leadership, Advocacy/Policy, Strategy/Business Planning

Additional Information

Current # of Board Members: 9
Carries liability insurance?: Yes
Carries D&O liability insurance?: Yes
Time Expectations: Monthly board meetings are once a month between 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Meeting Frequency: Once a month
Meeting Location: Remote
Length of Term (in years): 3
Financial contribution required?: No
Service on committee required?: No

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