Board Member Position Descriptions
CHAIR
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Communicate effectively the mission, vision, and goals of the organization to the community.
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Be fluent in My Angel Lives programs/projects.
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Lead and govern Board Meetings. Ensuring they are scheduled and planned.
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Bring objectivity and impartiality to decision-making and meetings.
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Address conflict and facilitate change.
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Provide support and direction to Board Members & Volunteers.
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Coordinate the Chapter leaders to ensure responsibilities are being met.
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Delegate responsibilities to the Vice Chair or other leaders as needed.
VICE CHAIR
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Communicate effectively the mission, vision, and goals of the organization to the community.
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Performs the duties of the Chair when the Chair is not available.
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Works closely with the Chair to ensure the Chair’s duties are met.
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Supports other Board Members as needed.
SECRETARY/TREASURER
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Record, distribute, and maintain minutes of Chapter Leadership meetings.
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Create a yearly annual report for the community.
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Maintain files of the non-profit regarding volunteers, contact lists, and policies.
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Monitors expenses, documentation and maintains budget.
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Works with the Events Chair to ensure financial responsibility for fundraising activities.
This role may be filled by one person, or separated to be filled by two individuals.
COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR
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Establish and maintain My Angel Lives brand.
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Coordinates communication with volunteers, media, constituents
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Monitor and create content for communication channels such as: Social media (Facebook, Instagram), chapter newsletter, direct mailing, and press releases.
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Works with the Chair to be a spokesperson for My Angel Lives.
EVENTS CHAIR
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Oversee the event planning process for our events.
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Recruits volunteers to assist with events.
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Prepares event budget with the treasurer.
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Reviews past events to identify cost effectiveness and maximize financial opportunities.
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Organizes and facilitates meetings to determine the type of events planned and all logistics including vendors, marketing, registration, sponsorships, volunteer coordination, procurement of items needed.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT CHAIR
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Coordinates responses to bereaved families who contact the organization for peer support.
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Maintains records of peer companion activities include orientation, continuing education, and support provided.
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Directs marketing of family support services to local organizations and health professionals.
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Facilitates Peer Companion Orientation with Executive Director and coordinate schedule for Peer Companions.