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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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