About the Board

The Board will support the work of the YMCA and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by our chief executive officer (CEO), the Board-CEO relationship is a strong partnership, and the appropriate engagement of the Board is both critical and expected.

Board Members Expectations

· Be responsible for the financial stability and growth of the YMCA.

· Be responsible to review, approve, and monitor the annual budget.

· Be responsible to take an active role in fundraising for the organization. Along with my other board members accept the responsibility of meeting the annual campaign goal as established in the budget.

· Be responsible to understand the legal aspects of the organization and to ensure proper insurance coverage and policies established and to monitor the implementation of these policies.

· Give annually what is for me a substantial financial contribution.

· Understand that board service will involve a commitment of my personal time, talent, and energy.

· Be active on one or more committees.

· Understand that my attendance at board and committee meetings is crucial to the progress of the branch and will commit to being present 80% of the time.

· Understand that the day-to-day operation of the YMCA is the responsibility of the management staff.

· Keep confidential any sensitive information shared at board or committee meetings, or in conversations with staff or other board members.

If you are still interested and you are selected as a new member of the board, you will receive a board orientation about roles, responsibilities, YMCA history, programs, services, organizational structure, Y and board policies, financial position, and more! We also offer training and certification courses that will expand and further your knowledge of serving on the YMCA governing board.