Want to become an Executive, appointed Officer or Sub Committee member?
In accordance with the BCF Constitution there are two requirements for serving as an Executive, Appointed Officer or Sub-Committee Member:
1. A candidate must be a Full Member. Click to become a Full Member.
2. The member must be constitutionally elected or appointed
However, we find it necessary to mention some qualifications, personal commitments, and responsibilities we believe should be consider by those wanting to serve, and those electing or appointing. It is believed that this small effort may help ensure that these positions are always filled with persons who are both willing and capable of serving effectively.
1. A candidate must be a Full Member. Click to become a Full Member.
2. The member must be constitutionally elected or appointed
However, we find it necessary to mention some qualifications, personal commitments, and responsibilities we believe should be consider by those wanting to serve, and those electing or appointing. It is believed that this small effort may help ensure that these positions are always filled with persons who are both willing and capable of serving effectively.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Expertise to support BCF mission, preferably in marketing, communications, public relations or similar field(s)
· Community connections, with a willingness to leverage strengths and contacts
· Financial resources, through corporation relations and personal giving
PERSONAL COMMITMENTS
· Two-year board term
· Active participation in fundraising/development
· Attendance at monthly board meetings
· Partaking in a yearly planning session (one weekend)
· Participation and promotion in the yearly fundraising event
· Personal giving in support of our mission
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Promote our vision, mission, strategy, and annual plan in good faith and to the best of your ability.
· Ensure the organization is focused on its vision and strategic plan, that it is well managed, financially sound, and always operating in the best interest of its stakeholders—members, affiliates, partners, and fans.
· Abide by BCF by-laws and policies.
· Participate fully in board meetings and needed actions, accepting accountability to communicate personal opinions and seeking feedback from other Executives.
· Commit to being ‘action oriented’ and accountable, always responsively delivering on the objectives and goals.
· Stay well informed of the significant initiatives and issues that come before the Board and keep the Board fully informed about ongoing activities through timely and comprehensive communications.
· Immediately declare to The President any personal conflict of interest that may arise.
· Expertise to support BCF mission, preferably in marketing, communications, public relations or similar field(s)
· Community connections, with a willingness to leverage strengths and contacts
· Financial resources, through corporation relations and personal giving
PERSONAL COMMITMENTS
· Two-year board term
· Active participation in fundraising/development
· Attendance at monthly board meetings
· Partaking in a yearly planning session (one weekend)
· Participation and promotion in the yearly fundraising event
· Personal giving in support of our mission
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Promote our vision, mission, strategy, and annual plan in good faith and to the best of your ability.
· Ensure the organization is focused on its vision and strategic plan, that it is well managed, financially sound, and always operating in the best interest of its stakeholders—members, affiliates, partners, and fans.
· Abide by BCF by-laws and policies.
· Participate fully in board meetings and needed actions, accepting accountability to communicate personal opinions and seeking feedback from other Executives.
· Commit to being ‘action oriented’ and accountable, always responsively delivering on the objectives and goals.
· Stay well informed of the significant initiatives and issues that come before the Board and keep the Board fully informed about ongoing activities through timely and comprehensive communications.
· Immediately declare to The President any personal conflict of interest that may arise.
To learn more about the specific duties of each position please refer to the BCF Constitution.
