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Trustee
Board of Trustee Member
Role Overview
A Board Trustee is a volunteer governance leader charged with ensuring that the nonprofit operates with integrity, accountability, clarity of mission, and sustainable stewardship of assets. Trustees serve as strategic partners, fiduciaries, ambassadors, and accountability guardians.
Key Responsibilities
- Uphold the duty of care, duty of loyalty, and duty of obedience in all governance decisions
- Collaborate with fellow trustees and Executive Leadership to define mission, vision, values, and long-range strategic goals
- Approve and oversee major policies, budgets, programs, and organizational plans
- Monitor organizational performance—operational, financial, programmatic—and hold leadership accountable
- Support resource development: make personal contributions, and introduce, cultivate, and steward donors and partners
- Act as ambassadors and advocates for the organization—promote mission, enhance reputation, and expand networks
- Participate actively in board meetings, committee work (e.g., finance, advancement, governance), and organizational events
- Provide strategic guidance, counsel, and oversight—challenge assumptions and ensure alignment with best practices
- Evaluate board and organizational performance periodically; recruit, orient, and onboard new trustees
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards; manage conflict-of-interest and governance risk
Desired Qualities & Attributes
- Strong belief in and commitment to the mission and values of the organization
- Expertise in one or more relevant domains (e.g., finance, law, fundraising, marketing, community relations)
- A broad network and willingness to open doors, advocate, and leverage influence on behalf of the organization
- Strategic mind, ability to question assumptions, and comfort in acting as trusted steward
- Collaborative, high-integrity, and mission-first orientation
- Willingness to dedicate time, thought, and energy to governance responsibilities
