Board Member Roles and Responsibilities

Being on the board of Directors gives you the opportunity to play an active role in the future of the Pregnancy Care Center.

General Board Member Responsibilities

Establish policies for the operation of the Center, ensuring that the Bylaws, policies and procedures are being followed.
Set the center’s overall program from year to year and engage in long-range planning to ensure and establish its general course for the future.
Establish fiscal policy, with a budget and financial controls.
Provide adequate resources for the activities/programs of the Center through direct financial contributions and commitment to fundraising.
Select, evaluate annually and, if necessary, terminate the appointment of the Director (ED, CEO).
Develop and maintain a communication link to the community, promoting the work of the Center.
Support the Center and the Director in regular prayer.
Contribute financially to the center and be the fundraisers and friend raisers for the center.
Regular attendance of meetings.
Preparing for meetings by reviewing the board meeting information provided.

Manage, moderate, and mediate Board Meetings once a month.
Establish an unconditional line of trust with the Executive Director.
Manage and direct the board to move the pregnancy center in effective strategic planning.
Ensuring the board is functioning as a unified body.
Develop and monitor a clear and effective Board Recruitment, Onboarding, and Training process.
Interpret Board actions and reactions to the Director.
Develop Board Meeting Agendas with the Director.
Monitor and evaluate the work of the Board. (Standing Committees, Ad Hoc committees, Executive Sessions, Policies and Procedures, Budget development and management, and Officers functions).
Develop and monitor a yearly evaluation of the Director.

Responsible for stepping into the role of Board Chair if they cannot fulfill their responsibility.
Serve as Chair of the Governance Committee whose responsibilities include:

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