Board Member Responsibilities and Obligations
Mission Statement
The Fuller Center for Housing, faith driven and Christ centered, promotes collaborative and innovative partnerships with individuals and organizations in an unrelenting quest to provide adequate shelter for all people in need worldwide.
Overview
The FullerCenter for Housing (FCH) is a non-profit Christian organization incorporated under Section 501(c)(3) of the US Tax Code. This gives the FCH exemption from income taxes and makes it eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. FCH is chartered by the State of Georgia. The Board’s responsibilities include the following:
Setting Policy
The Board maintains the mission and integrity of the organization by establishing policies and setting goals that advanceits purposes in accordance with its established philosophy, method of operation and foundational principles. The Board plans for the future and is responsible for the policies that will carry the FCH into the future.
Overseeing Operations
The Board works with and through the FCH president to ensure that policies are carried out in a financially, ethically and legally sound manner in representing the FCH to the world.
Giving to Support FCH Activities
Board members adhere to the “give, get or get out” rule of non-profit leadership. We aspire to have 100 percent of board members “give” by personally contributinggenerously on a monthly or annual basis. Board members “get” by introducing staff to individuals, congregations, corporations, and foundations, and by raising funds through their personal contacts. A board member who is unwilling to support FCH activities should resign or be removed.
Serving as FCH Ambassadors
Board members represent the organization to the public by serving as FCH ambassadors. They help build enthusiasm for our mission, motivate volunteers and encourage contributions. They alsorecommend candidates who will contribute in a meaningful way to the work of the FCH to serve on the Advisory Council.
Specific Obligations:
Governance
Attend all regular meetings of the Board
Reviewminutes, agendas, financial statements, audits and other supporting materials prior to meetings
Serve on committees, sub committees and task forces and accept other assignments
Provide counsel and support to the President about improvements that could be made to existing programs
Follow conflict of interest and confidentiality policies
Suggest possible nominees to the Advisory Council and the Board who will make significant contributions to the work of FCH
Participation
Have or develop a passion for the FCH mission
Maintain a positive and optimistic attitude about the ministry
Participate in the special builds and other significant events, and encourage friends and colleagues to attend as well
AttendBoard and other organizational functions, including special events
AwarenessBuilding
Become familiar with FCH programs
Serve as an ambassador to local churches, civic and social groups, corporations and foundations
Keep a supply of FCH materials on hand to share with friends and associates
Share email and mailing lists of friends and associates with FCH-Americus
Have a FCH bumper sticker on personal vehicles
Resource Development
Financially support the FCH and its activities
Help identify potential donors for monthly, annual and planned giving programs as well as in-kind gifts and major gifts
Commit to cultivate three to five individuals, congregations or businesses each year to become active supporters of the FCH. The cultivation may include, but not be limited to:
Hosting luncheons, dinners or other social gatherings to explain the mission, history, current work and future plans of the FCH
Inviting prospects to special builds and other events
Seeking prospects in business and social settings and sharing about theimportant work of the FCH
Ask for an annual gift from at least one community organization or business, and participate with staff in making a request for a major donation if and when appropriate