Member of the Board of Directors

Job Description and Expectations

Revised March 2008

Purpose:   Advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of the Hickok Center for Brain Injury, Inc. so as to support the organization’s mission and needs.

MISSION STATEMENT:  The mission of the Hickok Center for Brain Injury, Inc. is to provide a clubhouse for adult survivors of brain injury where members design and direct a program which allows them to select and participate in social, pre-vocational and recreational activities which enhance and support their full potential.

Major Responsibilities*:

Ø  Adherence to mission
Ø  Strategic organizational leadership and advisement
Ø  Formulation and support of the organization’s goals and direction (strategic plan)
Ø  Governance - Organization of the board of directors, officers and committees
Ø  Determination of and participation in fundraising and public relations activities
Ø  Oversight of policies and procedures
Ø  Financial management, including adoption and oversight of the annual budget
Ø  Oversight of program planning and evaluation
Ø  Evaluation of key staff and support of staff development activities
Ø  Provision of professional support to the CEO
Ø  Review of organizational and programmatic reports
Ø  Promotion of organization in the community
Ø  Committee membership

*Members of the board share these responsibilities while acting in the interest of the Hickok Center for Brain Injury, Inc. Each member is expected to make recommendations based on his or her experience and vantage point in the community.

Length of Term:  Three years, with no term limits.

Meetings and time commitment:

Ø  The Board of Directors meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m., at 114 S. Union Street, Rochester, New York.  Meetings typically last 2 hours.  When necessary, additional meetings may be scheduled.

Ø  Frequency of committee meetings varies, pending each committee’s respective work agenda.

Expectations of the board:

Ø  Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis, and special events as able
Ø  Participate on at least one standing committee of the board, and serve on ad-hoc committees as necessary; Board members may also be asked to chair or serve as the Board liaison for committees
Ø  Support fundraising activities (prior to each fundraiser, the Board members will make a joint decision regarding each Director’s expected contribution of time and/or money)
Ø  Become familiar with Hickok Center for Brain Injury, Inc. finances, budget and financial/resource needs
Ø  Be proactive in identifying opportunities for further development of the organization
Ø  Ask questions; support the decisions of the Board
Ø  Understand the policies and procedures of Hickok Center for Brain Injury, Inc.
Ø  Financially support Hickok Center for Brain Injury, Inc. in a manner commensurate with one’s ability
Ø  Be alert to community concerns that can be addressed by Hickok Center for Brain Injury, Inc.