With a staff of just one, the Executive Director, the majority of MWW’s operation is executed by volunteers, including those who serve on our board of directors. As MWW heads into its 49th year, we’re looking to grow our board with individuals who believe in and support our mission.
As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for:
determining the mission and purposes of the organization
selecting and evaluating the performance of the chief executive
strategic and organizational planning
ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
fundraising and resource development
approving and monitoring the organization’s programs and services
enhancing the organization’s public image
assessing its own performance as the governing body of the organization
Board Member Expectations
Each board member is expected to
know and support the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs
faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements
leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve the organization’s mission
help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence public policy
suggest possible nominees to the board who can make significant contributions to the work and progress of MWW
participate fully in one or more committees, as needed
follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and board resolutions
sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings
maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of the organization
