ARE’s Board of Director’s consists of invested volunteer members that seek to expand and grow the service delivery of the agency. They focus on Board growth, agency growth, fundraising activities, strategic planning, and marketing of the agencies’ many programs and services.

ARE will be hosting a virtual (microsoft teams) board interest meeting on Wednesday June 29th at noon.  Please contact Katie Vance at kv*****@**************nk.com for more information.  

ARE Board of Directors:

Responsibilities of the Board. As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for:

Determining the mission and purposes of the organization and establishing a strategic plan. A statement of the mission and purpose articulates ARE’s goals, means, and primary constituents served.  It is the board’s responsibility to assist in creating the mission statement, and review periodically for accuracy and validity.

Selecting and evaluating the performance of the Executive Director. The ARE Board establishes the Executive Director’s job description and ensures that management continuity is properly provided for and a succession plan is in place.  When a vacancy occurs, the board conducts a search process to find the most qualified individual for the position. The board ensures that the Executive Director has the resources needed to advance the mission of the ARE.  Also, the board should decide upon a periodic evaluation of the Executive Director’s performance and participate in the review process.

Strategic and organizational planning. As stewards of the organization, board members actively participate in the strategic planning process by articulating a vision for the organization, reviewing annual plans for consistency with that vision, ensuring resources are in place for the implementation of those plans, and evaluating progress toward meeting strategic goals and objectives.

Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management. For the organization to remain accountable to its stakeholders and to safeguard its tax-exempt status, board members must assist in developing the annual budget and ensure that proper financial controls are in place.  The board is responsible for ensuring the organizational strength and employee base can substantiate the mission and strategic goals.

Fundraising and resource development. Board members provide leadership, contribute ideas and actively participate in raising funds for the organization.  Board members should understand the specific strategies used by ARE to generate contributions and the financial profile of fundraising events.

Assessing its own performance as the governing body of ARE, Inc. Board members will participate in assessing the board’s performance by evaluating overall performance in fulfilling responsibilities and achievements and reaching consensus on which areas need to be improved.

Responsibilities of Individual Board Members

• Know the organization’s bylaws, mission, policies, programs, and needs
• Faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements
• Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for ABC Organization to advance its mission
• Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve ABC’s mission
• Help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence public policy
• Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings participate fully in one or more committees
• Fundraise on behalf of Agency
• Keep up to date on issues affecting or potentially affecting the organization.
• Avoid or disclose unavoidable conflicts of interest.
• Keep confidential matters confidential until approved for disclosure
• Respect the staff’s right and need to prioritize and at times to redirect requests from board members for information or service.