CASA KANE COUNTY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS JOB DESCRIPTION
CASA Kane County is a Guardian ad Litem, nonprofit volunteer organization that advocates for the best
interests of children in abuse, neglect and private guardianship cases within the Juvenile Court system.
Mission and Purpose
As a board member, I am committed to the organization’s mission and vision. I will lead by example, maintaining integrity of this Governance Board, under the leadership of the elected executive committee, following the bylaws of the organization.
Board Responsibilities
Provide the proper financial oversight
- Ensure adequate philanthropic resources
- Ensure legal and ethical integrity and maintain accountability
- Ensure effective organizational planning
- Establish policies for administering the program and services
Principal Duties
- Attend and prepare for Board meetings
- Cultivate sources of financial support
- Make a quarterly, semi-annual or annual personal financial contribution
- Provide corporate and individual contacts and support in pursuing a relationship with them
- Ensure effective organizational and strategic planning
- Determine, monitor and strengthen the organization’s programs and services
- Commit to participation in committee work and complete assignments
- Attend board orientation, including a court observation and CASA training classes
- Promote CASA’s public image when possible in one’s respective professional, social and community arenas
- Recruit and orient new board members and assess board performance
- Attend a yearly CASA educational training at the CASA office
- Maintain a working knowledge of the bylaws and court orders
- Participate in the review and approval of the annual operating budget plan
- Review the organizational chart and structure
- Support CASA’s stewardship through hand written thank-you notes and phone calls to donors
- Attend the volunteer recognition and special event fundraisers
- Support the Executive Director and review her performance
- Uphold good standing with the National CASA Association through quality assurance
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