Board of Directors

Board Member Job Description

The average time commitment for board members is 2-4 hours per month, with a 2-year tenure.

This Girls Story board members will be asked to :

• know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs

• serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission

• leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve the organization’s mission

• faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements

• help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence public policy

• prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings

• participate fully in one or more committees