Pledge
I will exercise the duties and responsibilities of this office with integrity, passion, and empathy while having as much fun as possible (these are key values of tSB). I understand that my commitment includes the following obligations:
Policy Making, Strategic Planning and Evaluation
To adopt policies that governs the organization in according with its mission and values.
To participate in strategic planning processes which include yearly evaluations and revisions.
Financial Oversight
To oversee the organization’s budget and make decisions based on the knowledge that you, as a board member, are fiscally responsible.
Fundraising
To be responsible, along with the rest of the tSBoard, for supporting staff to raise the annual revenue goal.
To make a donation to the organization every year.
Personnel
Select, employ, and evaluate Executive Director with input from key stakeholders.
Participate in recruitment, selection and development of other board and committee members.
Empowerment and Conscientiousness
To create a inclusive, supportive, tolerant and respectful environment in which to do work with the other board members, staff, and volunteers.
To leave my personal prejudices out of all board discussions and recognize when I need to decline from voting because of a conflict of interest.
To serve the interests and needs of young adults involved with tSB by acting as a resource and an ally.
To refrain from intruding on administrative issues that are the responsibility of management, except to monitor the results and prohibit methods that conflict with board policy.
To attend 8 out of 11 meetings and the board retreat of every year, and may not miss more than two consecutive meetings.
To actively participate in the decision-making processes related to the Board.
To place a high priority on attending and being punctual and prepared for all Board meetings by having read the consent agenda and materials ahead of time.
Time Committment
Participate in at least one of the following committees: Finance, Board Development, Fundraising/Communications, Risk Management, Strategic Planning and/or Ad Hoc.
Attend the annual Board Retreat (one full day of purpose, passion, dialogue, and fun).
Attend workshops and trainings related to bettering the work of the organization when they are arranged or made available
Attend a minimum of two tSB program workshops/service projects/events during the course of your term
If, for any reason, I find myself unable to carry out the above duties as best as I can, I agree to resign my position as a board member/ officer.