Member of the Board of Directors

Leadership, governance and oversight

• Serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO as s/he develops and implements Front Porch Cohousing’s strategic plan
• Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by Front Porch Cohousing for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics; reviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings
• Approving Front Porch Cohousing’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities
• Contributing to an annual performance evaluation of the CEO
• Assisting the CEO and board chair in identifying and recruiting other Board Members
• Partnering with the CEO and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out
• Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments
• Representing Front Porch Cohousing to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization
• Ensuring Front Porch Cohousing’s commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities Front Porch Cohousing serves

Fundraising

Front Porch Cohousing Board Members will consider Front Porch Cohousing a philanthropic priority and make annual gifts that reflect that priority.

So that Front Porch Cohousing can credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals, Front Porch Cohousing expects to have 100 percent of Board Members make an annual contribution that is commensurate with their capacity.

Board terms/participation

Front Porch Cohousing’s Board Members will serve a three-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for one additional term. Board meetings will be held quarterly and committee meetings will be held in coordination with full board meetings.

Qualifications

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about Front Porch Cohousing’s mission and who has a track record of board leadership.

Selected Board Members will have achieved leadership stature in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. His/her accomplishments will allow him/her to attract other well-qualified, high-performing Board Members.

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Extensive professional experience with significant executive leadership accomplishments in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector 
• A commitment to and understanding of Front Porch Cohousing’s beneficiaries, preferably based on experience 
• Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals 
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of Front Porch Cohousing’s beneficiaries