Board Member Responsibilities

As a potential board member of The Princess Academy, you will be expected to:

1. Chair or Co-Chair one of the following committees:

   • Fundraising Committee: Develop and oversee fundraising strategies, coordinate activities, and build donor relationships to ensure financial support for initiatives, including the Prom Dress and Back-to-School Giveaways.

   • Community Giveaways Committee: Lead the planning and execution of the Prom Dress Giveaway and Back-to-School Giveaway events, managing logistics, securing supplies, and overseeing a fair winner selection process.

   • Community Events Committee Chair: Implement and coordinate the College Readiness Summit and additional community events, ensuring smooth logistics, engaging speakers, and maximizing participation.

   • Educational Programs Committee Chair: Oversee the development and implementation of after-school programs, design enriching curriculum activities, and evaluate their success to support youth development.

2. Represent the Organization
   Act as a spokesperson, interpreting the organization’s work and values to the community.

3. Participate Actively
   Attend and actively engage in 85% of board and committee meetings, which equates to a maximum of two missed meetings. All meetings will be held virtually, except for the Strategic Planning Meeting in October, which will take place in Metro Atlanta area.

4. Support Major Events
   Attend and support the Prom Dress Giveaway (February) and College Readiness Summit (September).

5. Be Prepared
   Come prepared to discuss the agenda items and read all relevant background materials before meetings.

6. Maintain Confidentiality
   Keep all board meeting discussions and information confidential.

7. Act in the Organization's Best Interest
   Prioritize the organization’s interests above personal interests and excuse yourself from discussions or votes where a conflict of interest may arise.

8. Engage in Decision-Making
   Take responsibility for participating in decisions related to issues, policies, and other board matters.

9. Collaborate with Staff and Board Members
   Work in good faith with staff and other board members towards achieving the organization's goals.

10. Fundraising Commitment
    Provide a minimum annual contribution of $500, either through personal donations or by securing contributions from others, which breaks down to approximately $42 per month. Fifty percent of the fundraising obligation is due by June 15th, with the remaining balance due by December 15th.

11. Responsiveness
    Be responsive to communications from fellow board members and staff, ensuring timely participation in discussions and decisions.

Serve a Two-Year Term
Commit to serving a two-year term on the Board of Directors.