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interested in joining the board of directors?

Learn more about what it means to be an NWLEF Board Member.

The Board of Directors of the Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation is responsible for all activities of the Foundation. Each Director plays a role in this responsibility by providing meaningful engagement, support and decision-making, utilizing their particular skills, expertise and experience, in connection with the following activities: 

  • Determining how the Foundation will carry out its mission through long and short range planning; 
  • Approving an annual budget and providing fiscal oversight of same; 
  • Serving on one or more committees of the Foundation, focused on a particular aspect of the Board's activities; 
  • Assisting in the recruitment and orientation of new Board members; 
  • Hiring, and evaluating the performance of, the Development Director; 
  • Participation in Foundation events; and 
  • Other activities, as appropriate, in accordance with the expected functioning of the Board in furtherance of its mission. 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Understand and promote the Foundation’s mission; 
  • Be familiar with the Foundation’s programs, policies, and operations; 
  • Attend bi-monthly Board meetings and an annual meeting, as well as appropriate committee meetings; 
  • Actively serve on at least one committee and take on special assignments from time to time; 
  • Review agenda and supporting documents prior to meetings, to be sufficiently prepared for meaningful and effective participation; 
  • Participate in fundraising activities and special events; 
  • Communicate effectively with the Executive Committee, Foundation Board of Directors and Development Director; 
  • Stay current on local, statewide and national issues affecting education, funding and related areas of concern, including any areas upon which the Board member's committee focuses; 
  • Maintain a high level of professional and ethical integrity, including accountability, in all Board-related communications, interactions and other activities; 
  • Practice fiscal responsibility with Foundation resources; 
  • Take reasonable steps, commensurate with the Board member's professional and community roles, to promote the Foundation's mission, and to seek to foster goodwill on behalf of the Foundation among the members of the community; and 
  • Strictly adhere to the Foundation's by-laws and all applicable policies, including but not limited to its conflict of interest policy. 

 

Time Demands

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Prepare for Board meetings and annual meeting by reading documents beforehand and preparing for discussion
  • Attend and actively participate in at least 75% of Board meetings (6 bi-monthly Board meetings, approximately 2 hours in length, typically held on the 1st Monday of the month) 
  • Attend and actively participate in committee meetings and related work (as determined by the committee) 
  • Attend and actively participate in the annual planning (1/2 a weekend day)
  • Attend special events such as fundraisers and award ceremonies (up to 1-2 hours) 
  • Meet with potential donors/funders to make a case for funding the Foundation, answer questions, etc. (varies, depending on involvement)

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Complete the online application and if you haven't already, please plan to attend an upcoming board meeting so that you can meet current members and observe a meeting.

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