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Become a Board Member

Board Member Responsibilities

Board Members have an array of responsibilities to ensure our nonprofit is continually growing and meeting the needs of our audience. We expect members to go above and beyond their call of duty during their tenure with us.

Legal Duty of Loyalty

Ensure that the nonprofit's activities and transactions are, first and foremost, advancing its mission.  Recognize and disclose conflicts of interest; Make decisions that are in the best interest of the nonprofit corporation; not in the best interest of the individual board member (or any other individual or for-profit entity).

Legal Duty of Obedience

Ensure that the nonprofit obeys applicable laws and regulations; follows its own bylaws; and that the nonprofit adheres to its stated corporate purposes/mission.

Fiduciaries

Board members are the fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission.  Board members provide foresight, oversight, and insight: think of them as up in the crow's nest scanning the horizon for signs of storms or rainbows to explore, perhaps with a pot of gold at the end!

Legal Duty of Care

Take care of the nonprofit by ensuring prudent use of all assets, including facility, people, and good will.

Meetings

Our Working Board meets monthly via video conferencing. Due to the growth of BTSADV, we welcome potential board members in all areas of the USA / Canada. We value the time and commitment of our Board and require members to attend all Board and All team meetings. If a Board Member misses 3 or more meetings ( understanding 30 min or more late is a miss) in a calendar year, members will be asked to leave the board. This policy ensures all members can commit to carrying out the mission and work of the organization.

Term of Office

Each officer shall serve a two-year term of office which they can serve consecutively with the exception of the President whom may not serve more than three (3) consecutive terms of office. Unless unanimously elected by the board at the end of his/her three (3) terms or to fill a vacancy in an officer position, each board officer’s term of office shall begin upon the adjournment of the board meeting at which elected and shall end upon the adjournment of the board meeting during which a successor is elected.

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Functions of the Board

  • All Board Members are encouraged to fundraiser $3,000 to BTSADV during each calendar year.
This can be done through a variety of ways (i.e. events, partnerships, or personal giving efforts).
  • Determine the organization’s mission and purpose. 
It is the board’s responsibility to create and review a statement of mission and purpose that articulates the organization’s goals, means, and primary constituents served.
  • Ensure adequate resources.
One of the board’s foremost responsibilities is to provide adequate resources for the organization to fulfill its mission.
  • Provide proper financial oversight.
The board must assist in developing the annual budget and ensuring that proper financial controls are in place.
  • Ensure legal and ethical integrity and maintain accountability. 
The board is ultimately responsible for ensuring adherence to legal standards and ethical norms.
  • Ensure effective organizational planning.
Boards must actively participate in an overall planning process and assist in implementing and monitoring the plan’s goals.
  • Enhance the organization’s public standing.
The board should clearly articulate the organization’s mission, accomplishments, and goals to the public and garner support from the community.
  • Determine, monitor, and strengthen the organization’s programs and services.
The board’s responsibility is to determine which programs are consistent with the organization’s mission and to monitor their effectiveness.
  • Support the chief executive and assess their performance. 
The board should ensure that the chief executive has the moral and professional support he or she needs to further the goals of the organization.
  • Board Members are required to attend and participate in every Board Meeting. 
Meetings are scheduled for the 4th Thursday of each month.
  • Members must be willing to serve as a volunteer during their tenure. 
Board Members may fill volunteer positions.

What is the structure of the BTSADV Board?

Our Working Board is comprised of passionate community leaders and business owners with diverse backgrounds. As a growing nonprofit, we are eager to continually enhance and grow our top notch team. We are looking for members to expand the makeup of our Board to ensure we represent a wide range of professionals in various industries.

Application Information

By applying to the BTSADV Board you are offering to take on an important volunteer role with significant responsibilities and commitments. We require all potential and all functioning Board Members to uphold a volunteer position throughout the duration of their service to the organization. After you complete the online application, the Board Recruitment Committee will review your application

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