Edit Board Info Nonprofit Details Nonprofit Name EIN Maturity --- not set --- Start-Up (0-2 years) Growing (3-5 years) Mature (6+ years) Size --- not set --- Less than 10 employees 10-25 employees 26-50 employeees 51+ employees Budget --- not set --- Less than $25,000 $25,000-$100,000 $100,000-$500,000 $500,000-$2 million $2 million-$10 million More than $10 million How did you learn about BoardBank? Not Provided Cincinnati Cares United Way Website/Staff Family/Friend/Co-Worker ArtsWave - Partner Interact for Health - Partner Leadership Council for Nonprofits OneSource Executive Service Corps. - Partner GreenLight Fund - Partner Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio - Partner JPS Non Profit Strategies - Partner Other Organization / Program Nonprofit Contact Info First name Last Name Position Phone Email Director First Name Director Last Name Director Phone Director Email Director Email Board Information Board Description Together with the other members of the Board, members are legally and morally responsible for all activities of the Literacy Council. Board members are solely responsible for determining policy in these areas: I. Human Resources 1. Board Membership 1. Recruit new board members 2. Recognize and nurture existing board members 3. Provide existing board members with opportunities to grow and develop as leaders 2. Executive Director Accountability 1. Hiring and firing for this position 2. Ongoing performance evaluation 3. Personnel Policies 1. Policy guidance addressing salaries, benefits and grievance procedures 4. Volunteer Involvement 1. Policy regarding how and where volunteers should be used 2. Policy for recognition of volunteers II. Planning 1. Set and review the Council’s mission, philosophy and goals 2. Plan for the Council’s short-term and long-term future 3. Determine and plan the Council’s programs and services 4. Regularly evaluate the Council’s programs, services and operations III. Finance 1. Ensure the financial accountability of the Council 2. Oversee the ongoing process of budget development, approval and review 3. Ensure adequate funds are raised to support the Council’s programs, services and operations 4. Manage and maintain the Council’s properties and investments IV. Community Relations 1. Ensure the Council’s programs and services appropriately address community and client needs 2. Market the Council’s services and programs 3. Ongoing public relations, operating as a council emissary in the community 4. Cooperative action with related organizations V. Organizational Operations 1. Ensure the Council’s administrative systems are adequate and appropriate 2. Ensure the board’s operations are adequate and appropriate 3. Ensure the Council’s structure is appropriate 4. Ensure the Council and its board members meet all applicable legal requirements Board Requirements 1. A demonstrated interest in the Council’s service goals 2. Specific knowledge and experience in a least one of these areas: 1. Human Resources 2. Planning 3. Finance 4. Community Relations 5. Organizational Operations 3. A representative of some aspect of segment of the population in the community 4. A willingness to expand knowledge of board responsibilities through orientation and ongoing education 5. A willingness to represent the Council to the community Onboarding • Observe a Board Meeting • Engage in Casual Conversations with Board Members prior to Interview • Receive an Orientation from Board President or Executive Director • Pair with Board President • Receive board handbook. • Hold a small board welcome reception at next board meeting • Announce publicly on agency website, Facebook page and other media Time Commitment (hours/month) 1 to 3 3 to 5 5 to 7 7+ -- Parent -- Add New When Board Meets Where Board Meets Board Size --- not set --- Under 10 members 11-20 members 21+ members Board Donations We expect our board members to make sizable contributions. Please contact for more information. We require a specific amount of “give or get” for all board members. We strive for 100% board giving, but have no strict guidelines around financial contributions. -- Parent -- Add New Additional donation expectation information Financial contributions are appreciated during the agency's Annual Appeal but are not the thrust or requirement of what The Literacy Council seeks from a board member. The Literacy Council runs as a small non-profit that pairs volunteer tutors with adults learners. A passionate, committed board is what has continued to keep the agency strong throughout the years. A person serving on the board is asked to be prepared and available to give of their talent and time for the agency’s mission. Throughout the year, this may be as gritty and labor-intense as working at National Night Out to serving hungry contestants at our yearly Adult Spelling Bee. The Literacy Council seeks board members who are looking to be more involved than just coming to a board meeting six times a year. Board Info to Listings --- not set ---
