Building skills, giving back, and changing lives for over 25 years
Serving Outagamie, Waupaca, northern Calumet, and northern Winnebago Counties
130 E. Franklin Street, Appleton, WI 54911
Phone: (920) 991-9840
Fox Valley Literacy Council Board Member Expectations
Work to accomplish the Fox Valley Literacy Council mission: “Fox Valley Literacy Council shares the power of learning to transform lives and enrich the community” by implementing strategic plan and other initiatives, by putting a structure in place that facilitates smooth transitions with future board members, and by actively seeking and acting on feedback.
Ethics
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Maintain confidentiality of the Board’s executive sessions and speak for the Board or Fox Valley Literacy Council only when authorized to do so.
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Avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest that might embarrass the Board or Fox Valley Literacy Council, disclose any potential conflicts to the Board in a timely fashion.
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Never accept (nor offer) favors or gifts from (or to) anyone doing business with Fox Valley Literacy Council.
Fund Raising
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Make an annual gift to Fox Valley Literacy Council according to personal means and with the realization of the leadership role the board must play in fund development.
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Promote community support and involvement for Fox Valley Literacy Council’s fund- raising events.
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Promote organization in your circle of influence to raise awareness.
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Create an “elevator speech” to use in the community when speaking of the mission and fundraising goals of the organization.
General and Meeting Expectations
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Attend all board meetings, read all materials prior to the meeting, engage in discussions and support decisions reached by the Board.
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Participate fully in fundraising events, committee meetings, task force meetings, retreat(s), community events, any board recruitment opportunities.
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Provide feedback and insight on Executive Director and staff performance as requested by Personnel Committee.
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Engage in learning opportunities by enrolling in tutor training, in-services, ambassador training, and community-based training.
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Promote the mission, purpose, programming, goals, and policies of the Fox Valley Literacy Council in the community to raise awareness and increase donor base.
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Continue to learn about the Fox Valley Literacy Council’s operation, culture, staff, and other members of the Board.
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Faithfully read and understand Fox Valley Literacy Council’s financial statements and otherwise help the Board fulfill its fiduciary responsibility.
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