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Be part of the change – help shape the future of support for parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Governing Board Member Responsibilities
Time Commitment
Participation on the TASP governing board requires an important time commitment. Board meetings are held every other month, for two hours, on the third Monday of the month at 3:00 PM EST. Each board member is also expected to serve on a committee. Board members connect with each other via Zoom, phone, email or text on a regular basis.
Typical Board Member Responsibilities
Ensure Effective Planning
Board members actively participate in overall strategic planning and assist in implementing and monitoring the plan's goals.
Ensure Adequate Financial Resources
One of the board's foremost responsibilities is to secure adequate ongoing financial resources needed for TASP to fulfill its mission. This includes paying the annual membership dues.
Protect Assets and Provide Proper Financial Oversight
The board assists in developing an annual budget and ensuring that proper financial controls are in place.
Enhance the Organization's Public Standing
The board should clearly articulate the organizations mission, accomplishments and goals to the public and garner community support.
Build a Competent Board
All boards have a responsibility to articulate prerequisites for candidates, orient new members, and evaluate their own performance.
Ensure Legal and Ethical Integrity
The board is ultimately responsible for adherence to legal standards and ethical norms.
Hire, Support and Evaluate Directors
The board should ensure that directors (if needed) have the moral and professional support to further the goals of the project or organization.
We're Looking For:
- Professionals with expertise in legal, marketing, policy, research, or business structures
- Parent self-advocates with lived experience
- Individuals passionate about supporting families affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Committed volunteers ready to make a meaningful impact
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're interested in joining our Board of Directors and helping to advance TASP's mission, we'd love to hear from you.
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