Board Director Application
Apply to be a member of the ORPIB Board of Directors
Board of Directors Expectations
Prompt Communication
We request that the Board Directors review their ORPIB email at least once every three days to ensure the needs of ORPIB are being met.
Team Collaboration with other Board Members
There are often times when teams need to collaborate to reach a common goal for ORPIB. Transparency about your availability and willingness to engage in a collaborative effort are key. Once communicated we request that you follow through and support your team members in executing the initiative at hand.
Organizational Governance
Board members are responsible for setting policy and approving annual budgets to govern the organization. They are also responsible for setting the mission and vision of the organization.
Time Commitment
The Board of Directors is expected to spend approximately 8-12 hours a month engaging in their Board responsibilities. This includes, but is not limited to, Board of Directors meeting attendance, member and volunteer recruitment, networking and relationship building, and other duties for which you’ve volunteered. This is considered a baseline and you are permitted to devote as much time to ORPIB as you are willing and able.
Remain in Good Standing
To remain in “good standing” as a member of the Board of Directors, as per the bylaws, you are expected to adhere to the bylaws, all OPRIB policies and have no disciplinary action in place.
Meeting Engagement
The Board Secretary will send out the meeting agenda and all supporting documents one week prior to the next Board of Directors meetings so that each Board Director can ratify their accuracy. Board meeting attendance is mandatory unless excused.
Networking and Recruiting
The Board of Directors is expected to establish, nurture, and maintain relationships with our members, prospective members, and partner and community organizations. This helps ORPIB increase our membership, partners and sponsors to ensure we are a growing and thriving organization.
Qualifications & skill requirements
Excellent listening and communication skills
Strategic thinking and planning skills
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Knowledge of, and experience, working with the LGBTQ+ community
Highest regards to morals and ethics pertaining to fundraising organizational stewardship
Qualities & characteristics
Commitment to our values: Committed, courageous, and connective
Understanding of community needs
Commitment to ORPIB’s mission
Willingness to commit time for board meetings, committee meetings, planning sessions, and special events
Enjoys group work and collaboration
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
If you are chosen to serve on the Board od Directors, your membership fees will be waived during your service.