Board of Directors

Description

At Valley Village, we are proud of our more than 50 years of providing quality services to adults with developmental and intellectual challenges. As with any organization, our success rests on our staff, volunteers, and leadership dedication to our mission and to our clients. We are seeking individuals from diverse backgrounds who are ready and willing to serve on our board. As we look to the future, we always strive to strengthen our team and appreciate your considering joining our Board of Directors.

The following information provides some background information on Valley Village, its mission and history, programs and services, and board requirments. If you haven’t already, we would be happy to arrange for you to tour of some of our facilities. We look forward to further discussing our organization with you and the opportunities for you to support our vision.

Visit <a href="http://www.valleyvillage.org/about">www.valleyvillage.org/about</a> to watch our 8 minute mini-documentary and learn more about our history and our work to help people with developmental disabilities thrive!

The purpose of the Board of Directors is to develop policies, procedures, and regulations for the operation of Valley Village and to monitor its finances, programs and performance.

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<h1>POLICY ADMINISTRATION</h1>
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<ul>
 	<li>Establish Mission Statement and adhere closely to the purpose set forth in the</li>
 	<li>Adopt an ongoing process for long- and short-term</li>
 	<li>Develop, review, and propose changes for the by-</li>
 	<li>Set policies for Executive Director to implement and</li>
</ul>
 
<h1>FINANCES</h1>
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<ul>
 	<li>Develop, approve, and monitor the</li>
 	<li>Assure that adequate funds are secured or raised to support the</li>
 	<li>Develop short- and long-term fiscal</li>
 	<li>Manage investments, properties, and</li>
</ul>
 
<h1>PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS</h1>
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<ul>
 	<li>Play an active role in marketing and promoting Valley Village’s programs and</li>
 	<li>Establish community relation</li>
 	<li>Serve as a link between Valley Village and the</li>
 	<li>Maintain a positive image of Valley Village in the</li>
</ul>
 
<h1>MEETING ATTENDANCE AND FUNDRAISING PARTICIPATION</h1>
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<ul>
 	<li>Regularly attend meetings as</li>
 	<li>Active participation on at least one Board Committee.</li>
 	<li>Participate as an ad-hoc committee member if</li>
 	<li>Attend board retreats, workshops, and other Board development</li>
 	<li>Attend and participate in fundraising and other Valley Village special events.</li>
 	<li>Attend community events as needed.</li>
 	<li>Support of fundraising efforts (e.g., by meeting with or participating in agency tours for potential contributors).</li>
 	<li>Board contribution requirements - $1,000 annual or $10,000 lifetime.</li>
</ul>
 
<h1>PERSONNEL</h1>
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<ul>
 	<li>Employ and oversee the Executive</li>
 	<li>Review personnel policies for employed staff and</li>
</ul>
 
<h1>CORPORATE EVALUATION</h1>
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<ul>
 	<li>Provide for regular organizational</li>
 	<li>Ensure that all legal and corporate requirements are</li>
 	<li>Review an insurance</li>
 	<li>Review operational reports from the Executive</li>
</ul>

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