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Agenda

I. Background, StructureA. Board size, term limits, meeting frequencyB. Board Chair, meeting content and quality, committees

II. Three CategoriesA. Board oversight, accountability

B. Strategic, Adaptive

C. Ambassadors, Development/Fundraising = AKA “ENGAGEMENT!”

III. Q&A

Background - Board Size

RTF Board Structure

• 14 current members

• Mix of current Leaders, Retired Executives and Shareholders

• 3 board advisors

• 5 board teams

• 3 committees

Background - Term Limits

Background - Board Meetings

Board Chair/Board Leadership

Board Meetings

Committees, Task Forces

Three Categories

Operational Board Model

• Formulate key strategic goals• Decisions or approvals • Long term strategic planning• Ensure mission alignment

• Oversee health of organization• Viability of business model• Integrity of internal systems and controls• Accuracy of its financial statements• Evaluate and help manage risk

• Steward resources • Fundraise• Reviewing annual budgets and evaluate operations • Consider investments in light of future evolution• Planning for future capital needs

• Mentor and oversee senior management• Provide resources, advice and introductions• Help facilitate operations

Hope Fund Board Scorecard

Fundraising; Peer to Peer Model, Organizational Structure

Q&A

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