Position: Board Member
Organization: Association for Supply Chain Management Northern Colorado
Position Summary
The Board of Directors provides thought leadership with setting strategic plans, assessing execution of plans, and making course corrections to meet the needs and evolving opportunities of members, partners, and other stakeholders. Board members are raving fans and have a strong network of relationships in our market area and across the globe.
The value provided by board members is derived from their standing within the community and how their professional experiences provide them the knowledge and insights required to guide our organization in achieving our mission.
Ideally, a person serving on the board will be bringing value back to their own organization, building their professional network, developing their leadership skills, and making friends along the way.
“A strategic board has a view of looking ahead, an insight to look deeper, and competency to look beyond.” – Pearl Zhu
Responsibilities
Thought Leadership:
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain
Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
Skill Requirements
Contact
“If you are serious about your career, then join a board of directors, as fast as you can. You will develop leadership skills while giving back to your profession.” – David Laverty
Appendix
This is part of the transformation to a new organizational model. We have operated with volunteer leadership roles, a few paid positions for instructors and accounting, and volunteer help for networking events. Our vision for this new model includes paid positions for Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Events, and Director of Communications.
FAQs
What is the annual budget?
Our annual budget for 2019 was about $130,000. The pandemic brought a dramatic drop in activities and financial performance. We are looking to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2025.
How big is board of directors?
There are currently 5 board members. There is room to recruit another 3 people.
What is the board term?
3 years.
How many hours does this take?
Organization: Association for Supply Chain Management Northern Colorado
Position Summary
The Board of Directors provides thought leadership with setting strategic plans, assessing execution of plans, and making course corrections to meet the needs and evolving opportunities of members, partners, and other stakeholders. Board members are raving fans and have a strong network of relationships in our market area and across the globe.
The value provided by board members is derived from their standing within the community and how their professional experiences provide them the knowledge and insights required to guide our organization in achieving our mission.
Ideally, a person serving on the board will be bringing value back to their own organization, building their professional network, developing their leadership skills, and making friends along the way.
“A strategic board has a view of looking ahead, an insight to look deeper, and competency to look beyond.” – Pearl Zhu
Responsibilities
Thought Leadership:
- Contribute to strategic planning activities, such as refining the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization
- Contribute to developing the annual plan
- Leverage network to collect insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by our members and other stakeholders
- Review performance metrics and financial information to obtain a solid understanding or performance
- Ensure the root cause of low performance is found and addressed
- Provide well-reasoned ideas for making course corrections
- Hold the Executive Director and other members accountable for meeting expectations
- Help recruit additional board members as required
- Help build partnerships with other like-minded organizations
- Promote the benefits of our organization to all who need to know
- Participate in leadership development activities designed for the board and staff
- Ensure the organization operates in accordance with bylaws
- Ensure the organization operates in accordance with ethical and legal standards
- Attend most monthly board meetings
- Attend most networking events
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain
Experience Requirements
- 5 or more years of demonstrated organizational leadership experience
- Previous experience working with a board of directors
- Previous volunteer experience with a non-profit organization
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Relevant professional certifications
Skill Requirements
- Strong communication skills, including writing and public speaking
- Strong financial skills, including budget management
Contact
“If you are serious about your career, then join a board of directors, as fast as you can. You will develop leadership skills while giving back to your profession.” – David Laverty
Appendix
This is part of the transformation to a new organizational model. We have operated with volunteer leadership roles, a few paid positions for instructors and accounting, and volunteer help for networking events. Our vision for this new model includes paid positions for Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Events, and Director of Communications.
FAQs
What is the annual budget?
Our annual budget for 2019 was about $130,000. The pandemic brought a dramatic drop in activities and financial performance. We are looking to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2025.
How big is board of directors?
There are currently 5 board members. There is room to recruit another 3 people.
What is the board term?
3 years.
How many hours does this take?
- Ideally, there is one 60-minute board meeting per month, which would require 30 minutes to prepare. Thus, 90 minutes per month.
- There are nine networking events per year. However, these should be for personal professional development and are what a non-board member would be doing anyway.
- Most of the other activities will be normal things which you already do. Building your network and learning about best practices and trends.
- Time invested is about giving back to your community and profession. In the world of non-profits, this is about making a gift of your talent and time to a worthy cause.