Duties of the Board of Directors

IFCAE recognizes that serving on our Board of Directors is a voluntary act done out of kindness and a commitment to our Mission, and we are grateful for the time and energy that our Board has put forth toward making IFCAE a successful organization. 

We have now reached a stage in our evolution in which we wish to expand our Board of Directors. We recognize that strong boards usually include members with diverse skills, such as fundraising, legal expertise, financial planning, public relations, etc.   Therefore, we are looking for a few skilled people who believe in our mission and who wish to help us become more visible, effective, and financially secure.


Application Process
If you are interested in joining our Board, here is how to get started:

• Review the "IFCAE Board of Directors Overview" posted below to gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of our Board members.
• Explore our website to get a feel for our mission, programs and partners to make sure your interests match with our organization.
• Download, print and complete the Board Service Application   DOWNLOAD LINK

The Board meets monthly and will review your materials and get back to you in the first week of the new month.  After everyone has had a chance to read over your application we will make arrangements to meet.  Feel free to contact us at anytime with questions.  Thanks for your interest!

IFCAE Board of Directors Overview

• Board members are elected for two-year terms.
• The commitment is typically around 5-10 hours a month and includes six two hour evening Board of Director meetings in the Portland area each year.
   

Minimal Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide for the general stewardship of the organization
• Regularly attend Board meetings
• Participate in email discussions in-between monthly meetings
• Provide oversight of Management decisions (Staff provides updates at Board meetings)
• Vote on Board related matters (e.g., approving involvement in major project)
• Provide oversight of organizational finances (Treasurer provides updates at Board meetings)

As Possible

• Participate in fundraising efforts
• Participate in IFCAE community service projects and events