Hayley---How's this for starters?
As a Trustee of (name of organization), I will:
--- Actively participate in carrying out the organization’s mission.
--- Attend trustees’ meetings and initiate and participate in discussions.
--- Provide leadership and involvement to at least one standing committee (development, finance, marketing, nominating, etc.), and attend its meetings and take part in its activities.
--- Contribute funds for annual operations and special programs with commitments perceived to be at or near the top of my capability to give.
--- Support the fund-raising programs and initiatives with as much one-to-one solicitation activity as possible.
--- Prioritize my organization as highly as possible to my memberships in other non-profit organizations.
--- Initiate other helpful advice and counsel to help meet and exceed my organization’s objectives and goals.
--- Promote and present a positive endorsement and attitude to the community-at-large regarding my organization.
--- Serve, knowing that I have the prime responsibility for contributing and raising funds since those responsibilities cannot, and should not, be the responsibility of the organization’s staff.
Signed: __________________________
Date: ____________
Hayley---That's my simple way of looking at such things. Perhaps you could get more comprehensive contracts and such agreements from a few of the many authorities on Boards of Trustees.
--- boardnetUSA
http://www.boardnetusa.org/public/home.asp
--- BoareSource
http://www.boardnetusa.org/public/home.asp
--- Free Management Library
http://www.boardnetusa.org/public/home.asp
--- idealist.org: The Nonprofit FAQ
http://www.nonprofits.org/if/idealist/en/FAQ/CategoryViewer/default?category-id=3&sid=32140775-43-CHcQF
Tony Poderis
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