Trinity Village Board Director

Job Description

What is Trinity Village’s Non-profit Board?

Our non-profit board is a group of people committed to the organization’s mission who oversee the long-term direction of the organization. As a team we are fiduciaries, which means we are bound to make decisions that are in Trinity Village’s best interest.

We are not in charge of the day-to-day operations as that responsibility falls to the lead executive(s). However, the board is responsible for ensuring the business has all the necessary legal, ethical, financial, and overall good governance policies in place to succeed long-term.

In addition, our board is also responsible to make sure Trinity Village has all the resources it needs to live out its mission—in other words, fundraising support which plays an important role in helping them achieve their goals and objectives.   

There are three main functions of our Board of Directors:

Governance which is the framework that controls how the board is structured, how it operates and how decisions are made.  It includes the policy development, processes, rules and systems to help each board member understand their specific responsibilities and committees, as well as guides how to best work with management.

Strategic Direction is established collaboratively with the leadership team.  In our experience it is advantageous to have board members who bring strong strategic experience in a broad range of industries.  This broad knowledge base helps the organization address opportunities and potential threats on an ongoing basis in achieving both short and long-term goals.

Accountability is especially important as we have a legal responsibility to provide oversight and accountability for the organization.  We must ensure that all legal and ethical standards are followed, and their assets and resources are appropriately managed.

Responsibility:

• Organization strategic planning and monitoring: Review of the mission, vision, values and philosophy. Participate in the overall strategic planning process and monitoring of the plan’s goals which may include monitoring programs and services to ensure consistency with the mission and effectiveness.
• Protect assets and provide financial oversight: Ensure effective management of fiduciary responsibilities by working with the finance department to ensure proper controls are in place for incoming and outgoing funds. Review financial statements regularly and participate in audits.
• Serve on committees or working groups: Chair and or participate in a committee to take on special assignments that are required to accomplish specific goals I.e. Finance, Policy and Governance, Human Resources, and Quality and Risk.
• Select, support and review performance of the Chief Executive: Select a qualified candidate for CEO or Executive Director to run the day-to-day management of the organization. Collaboratively work with the COO to meet the short and long-term plans. Evaluate COO performance, Chair and HR Committee Chair present to the board and recommend compensation.
• Board member recruitment and development: Recruit, nominate and appoint new board members with the right mix of skills, knowledge and experience with an ongoing goal of ensuring diversity, inclusivity and representation is achieved. Participate in continuing education and development to help bring new ideas to the table and to gain additional expertise and skills.
• Fundraising and Resource Development: Support the organization’s financial sustainability and growth by participating in fundraising efforts.  Cultivate financial donations through local community networking relationships, working alongside fundraising consultants and contribute to creative and innovative fund-raising options through researching strategies.