We are pleased to share this statement so SCANPO members will know what the Board they elected has agreed to do. Additionally, we want others interested in future service on SCANPO’s Board to know what is expected.
SCANPO believes every board of every SC nonprofit should adopt their own statement of responsibilities and share with potential members when asking them to serve.
Board Member Agreement
Adopted July 2011
As a member of the Board of Directors of South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO), I am fully committed to its mission of “serving, supporting and strengthening nonprofit organizations for a better South Carolina” and have pledged to carry out this mission. I understand my duties and responsibilities, which include the following:
- I am fiscally responsible, along with other board members, for this organization. I will make a point to know what our budget is and take an active part in reviewing, approving and monitoring the budget.
- I know my legal responsibilities for this organization. I am responsible for knowing and overseeing the implementation of policies and programs.
- I accept SCANPO’S Bylaws and operating principles and understand that I am responsible for the health and well being of SCANPO.
- I, or my organization, will join SCANPO as a member.
- I will give what is for me a significant personal financial donation. I may give this as a one-time donation each year, or I may pledge to give a certain amount several times during the year. (Please complete form below.)
- I will actively engage in recruiting members and fundraising for SCANPO. This may include individual solicitation, undertaking special events, writing mail appeals, etc. I am making a good faith agreement to do my best to raise support for SCANPO.
- I will attend, or be available by phone, all quarterly board meetings, including board retreats when called. If illness or other personal situation precludes meeting this goal, I will inform the chair in writing and ask for an excuse.
- I will serve on at least one committee and attend, or be available by phone, for the majority of committee meetings.
- I will attend, at my expense, SCANPO’s annual conference, and other events as possible.
- I will assist staff and our regional partners in organizing and helping lead SCANPO’s regional outreach efforts.
- I will suggest to the SCANPO Governance Committee board nominees who can make significant contributions to the organization.
- If I am unable to meet my obligations as a board member, I will offer my resignation.
Board members are asked to make a personal gift commensurate with their ability. This can be pledged and paid over the course of the year. A quarterly credit card payment option is also available.
- Enclosed is my FY 2011 -2012 gift of $________
- I pledge to give $________ to be paid in installments of $______ and completed by June 30, 2012. Please send reminders of this pledge in the month(s) of _____________
In signing this document, I understand that no quotas are being set and no rigid standards of measurement and achievement are being formed.
Signed ________________________________________________ Date______________________
SCANPO Board Member
Accepted By:
Signed________________________________________________ Date______________________
Graham Adams, SCANPO 2011-2012 Board Chair
