Prioritizing Board Roles
Role
Fundraising
Staff + Board
Relationship
Advocacy
Sustain & Recruit Board
Members
Administrative
Management
Strategic Leadership
Best Practices &
Sharing
Ambassador (Outreach
/ Awareness)
Green
(Most Important)
5
5
Blue
(Somewhat Important)
3
7
Red
(Least Important)
7
4
4
11
6
4
5
0
9
3
3
10
7
3
6
1
2
6
4
6
Legally Required Board Responsibilities
1) Hire & Oversee Executive Director
2) Approve Annual Budget & Review
Financial Reports
Staff + Board
Relationship
3) Actively Participate in Organizational
Planning, Meetings, & Decision Making
4) Ensure Compliance w/ All
Organizational Documents & Applicable
Federal, State & Local Laws
Sustain & Recruit Board Members
Administrative
Management
Strategic Leadership
Best Practices & Sharing
Ambassador
(Outreach / Awareness)
Advocacy
Fundraising