Sample Board Member Agreement

As a board member of the XYZ, I am fully committed and dedicated to the mission and have pledged to carry out this mission. I understand that my duties and responsibilities include the following:

1. I am fiscally responsible, with other board members, for this organization. I will know what our budget is and take an active part in reviewing, approving, and monitoring the budget and fund-raising to meet it.

2. I know my legal responsibilities for this organization and those of my fellow board members. I am responsible to know and oversee the implementation of policies and programs.

3. I accept the by-laws and operating principles manual and understand that I am morally responsible for the health and well-being of this organization.

4. I will give what is for me a substantial financial donation. I may give this as a one-time donation each year, or I may pledge to give a certain amount several times during the year.

5. I will actively engage in fund-raising for this organization in whatever ways are best suited for me. These may include individual solicitation, undertaking special events, writing mail appeals, and the like. I am making a good faith agreement to do my best and to raise as much money as I can.

6. I will actively promote XYZ and encourage and support its staff.

7. I will attend board meetings, be available for phone consultation, and serve on at least one XYZ committee. If I am not able to meet my obligations as a board member, I will offer my resignation.

8. In signing this document, I understand every board member is making a statement of faith about every other board member. We are trusting each other to carry out the above agreements to the best of our ability.

Signed Date

Board Member

Signed Date

Board Chair

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