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Position: This is a two-year volunteer position on the
Board of Directors. Directors are typically elected at the annual meeting by the
Board of Directors. The Directors operate under the direction and control of the
Board and the President of the Board.
Three Legal Duties (from "Duties of Board Members" by HFHI):
Duty of Care: Directors must perform their responsibilities in
good faith and with the same care an ordinary person would use in managing
his/her own affairs.
Duty of Loyalty: Directors must act in good faith and in a manner
which does not harm the organization to the benefit of the Director. Avoid any
conflicts of interest or appearances of impropriety.
Duty of Obedience: Directors must comply with the provisions of
the articles of incorporation, bylaws and state laws, and should safeguard
Habitat's mission and Christian witness.
General Expectations:
Know Habitat for Humanity's mission, purposes, goals, policies, programs, services, strengths and needs (internal and external).
Suggest possible nominees to the board who are clearly individuals of achievement and who can make significant contributions to the work of the board and Habitat's progress.
Serve in leadership positions on the basis of information received from individuals and urge those with grievances to follow established policies to bring such matters to the attention of the Board. Follow trends and issues affecting Habitat for Humanity.
Prepare for and participate in Board and committee meetings, asking timely and substantive questions, maintaining confidentiality and speaking for the Board when authorized to do so.
Counsel the Executive Director as appropriate to offer support in his/her duties.
Exercise prudence with the Board in the control and transfer of funds.
Assist the fundraising committee and staff by implementing fundraising strategies to ensure that adequate funds are raised to support the affiliate's policies and programs.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Demonstrate an interest in the affiliate's mission and goals.
Offer specific experience and/or knowledge in at least one area: human resources, legal, planning, fund development, building, finance, community relations or organizational operations.
Demonstrate a willingness to expand knowledge of Board responsibilities through orientation and on-going education/training.
Demonstrate a willingness to represent Habitat to the community.
Serve as a liaison to one of the standing committees.
Give an annual gift according to personal means.