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:
- On-going reviews of the Bylaws
- Develop, review, and monitor the profile of desired qualifications of new board members.
- Oversee: Identity, screen, nurture, orientate, and nominate new Board Members.
- Enforce and monitor the Conflict of Interest Policy as it relates to Board Members.
- Review the Board Policy Manual and make recommendations for changes and improvements.

Responsible for Recording Board Minutes

Maintain a record of Board Minutes according to State regulations
File any Committee Reports, including Director’s Report.
Communicate and coordinate with the Director proper and current Insurance Policies.
Work with the Vice Chair to maintain the Board Policy Manual.

Responsible for overseeing the Center’s Financial Records and bringing financial issues or concerns to the Board’s attention.
Develop and recommend to the Board (via Committee report) the financial principles, plans and courses of action that provide for the Center’s mission accomplishment and financial health.
Work with the Director on the Center’s Annual Budget.
Review the proposed Budget and present it to the Board.
Assure that proper and legal filing is in order.
Oversee, within the set structure of the Center (either through Committee work or staff) the level and terms of indebtedness, cash management, investment policy, risk management, financial monitoring and reports.
Reviews under the advisement of the Director employee benefit plans and signatory authority for expenditures.
Oversees or Reviews the Center’s internal accounting controls under the guidance of the Director.
Works closely with the Director in preparing the Center’s Annual Report.
Makes recommendations for audits and financial reviews.