Board Position Descriptions

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee  consists of the President, Secretary and Treasurer.  Functioning as a steering committee, the Executive Committee prioritizes issues for the full board to address. The Executive Committee generally consists of the President, Secretary and Treasurer(s).

President

Serving as the face of the organization, the nonprofit’s board president is the glue that holds the organization together. It isn’t uncommon for the board president to wear many hats, including oversight of organizational finances, vision, mission, staffing and long-term goal setting.

Secretary

The role of a nonprofit board secretary is critical for the smooth operations of the board. A nonprofit board secretary is responsible for ensuring that board members are given appropriate notice of meetings. Further, he or she assures these meetings are held in a well-organized fashion. Secretaries will keep minutes of meetings, provide agendas, and make sure meetings are on task.

Treasurer (position may be divided into Recording Treasurer and Reporting Treasurer)

The Board Treasurer provides leadership in the financial life of the organization. The Treasurer should (or be willing to learn how to) understand financial reports and be able to translate financial information and financial concepts for the board. The Treasurer partners with the Board President and Executive Director to develop a useful budget as well as to look down the road to find the financial options and decisions needed for longer term goals and initiate discussions to connect finance and mission.

Board Director

As the highest leadership body of the organization, the board is responsible for determining the mission and purposes of the organization.  Each Board Director is responsible for knowing NCJW CNS’ mission, policies, programs, and needs.  In addition Board Directors should serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for NCJW CNS to advance its mission. Directors must prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings as well as make a meaningful personal financial donation. Each Board Director will also assume a specific portfolio such as administration, advocacy, community service, outreach, membership, programming, fundraising, and leadership development. The term of Board Director is two years.

Board Member at Large

A Board Member at Large is a wonderful place for someone new to the organization to start their NCJW journey.  Board Members at Large serve a one year term where their primary function is to learn about the organization and serve on one or more committees.  Board Members at Large are exempt from portfolio and financial commitment requirements. In addition, Board Members at Large receive periodic leadership development training.

Program Chair

Program Chairs supervise one or more of our current advocacy, education or community service projects. Visit our Programs page for a list of our current programs and projects. All that is required to be a Program Chair is a passion for NCJW and for the specific program, as well as leadership, organizational and people skills.

Committee/Project Member

A Committee or Project Member needs only time, passion and a willingness to learn.