Board Member Job Description
• Define the mission, goals, and objectives of the Organization, and assign priorities among the goals and objectives when needed;
• Approve major personnel policies;
• Review and approve the Organization’s budget;
• Raise the financial resources required to meet the Organization’s goals and objectives, as coordinated by the Executive Director, and establish general fund raising policies; and
• Conduct a biennial review and evaluation of the Organization’s performance of the goals and objectives of highest priority.
• Actively participate in fundraising for the organization.
• Regularly attend Board meetings in accordance with the Bylaws, committee meetings, other Board functions, and special events
• Actively participate in committee activities, minimum one committee per year
• Accept assignments and complete tasks competently and punctually
• Stay informed about issues confronting the organization, including financial, political, and legal
• Prepare for meeting by reading financial statements, minutes and reports
• Build a collegial working relationship with other Board Members that contributes to consensus
Qualifications for Board Membership
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Community involvement
• Commitment to mission of the SHIELD Mentor Program
• Willingness to accept the responsibility and commitment of Board Membership
Board Member Time Commitments
• Board Meetings— quarterly attendance. Minimum two hour meeting time. Additional preparation time required.
• Committee Meetings—monthly attendance. Minimum one hour meeting time.
• Special Events—held approximately two times per year. Time varies for each event; however, anticipate frequent committee meetings, tasks, and event participation.
• Annual Kick-Off Event—held annually. Range of one to three hours. Board is responsible for money donations, event set-up, hosting clients, and clean-up. Support is provided by volunteer staff.
• Board Officer—monthly attendance Executive Committee. Minimum one hour meeting time. Extra time required to write/review minutes, sign checks, etc.
NOTE—Additional time may be required for orientation, community activities,
lobbying, presentations, and miscellaneous events.
Applying
As we continue to grow every day, we need talent and experience to help build and maintain additional programs! Prospective candidates will be contacted directly after we have recieved your application. We encourage all those interested in the governance of SHIELD to apply to become a member of the Board. After reading the job description, please submit the 
application along with a letter of interest to:
Board of Directors
SHIELD Mentor Program
P.O. Box 13266
Greensboro, NC 27415
Questions may be directed over email to mckoyp@shieldyouth.com or by calling the SHIELD Mentor Program at (336) 337-2771.