In the interest of adhering to our core value of organizational excellence, Caminar Latino is committed to recruiting and working with a diverse group of community leaders that represent different backgrounds and skill sets.
As we always say, everyone brings something to the table. Having said that, here below we have listed a set of duties, skills and commitments expected from those interested in joining our Board of Directors:
Individual Position Description
Position Purpose
Together with other members of the Board, is legally responsible for all activities of the agency. Board members are responsible for:
- Determining the agency’s major policies
- Approving the annual budget and monitoring/approving the corporate finances
- Employing/supervising the agency’s executive director
- Giving direction and leadership to the achievement to the agency’s philosophy, mission, and strategic plan
Individual Board Member Commitments:
- Prepare for, attend, and participate in at least 3 of 4 Board of Director’s quarterly meetings
- Participate in at least one committee
- Ensure legal and ethical integrity and maintain accountability
- Use your skills in a manner that advances the mission of Caminar Latino
- Abstain from any actions that might lead to a “conflict of interest”
- Make a thoughtful contribution to the agency
- To actively participate in the fund development/fundraising and other agency activities
- Enhance the organization’s public standing by promoting its work within your circles of influence
- Nurture the future leadership and governance of the Board by submitting strong nominees for vacancies on the Board of Directors
- Confidentiality
Skills Required:
- Ability to rise above personal bias/prejudice, for the common good and needs of the organization as a whole
- Competency to judge an idea on its own merit
- Ability to respectfully express frank and honest opinions
- Ability to work in concert with other volunteers and to share partnership with Caminar Latino team (staff) members
- Ability to tackle willingly each important and demanding task
- Ability to look at both the present and the future and have vision and perspective
If you’re interested in joining the board, should a board position be available, please complete and submit the information below.