The Greater Sum Foundation enables early-stage innovators to create new solutions to old problems by providing the tools, connections, and assistance they need to realize effective solutions to persistent and significant problems around the world..

Board Member Job Description

The board as a whole holds fiduciary responsibility for the activities of the organization, and has a duty of care (or prudence), duty of loyalty (to mission), and duty of obedience (to law).  Each individual board member is expected to:

  • know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs

  • faithfully read and understand the organization’s quarterly financial statements

  • serve as an advocate for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission

  • leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve the organization’s mission

  • give a meaningful personal financial donation

  • help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence public policy

  • prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings. 

Board members serve two year terms, and may serve a maximum of three consecutive terms. Board meetings are held monthly, with 4 meetings considered business meetings and the other focused on program development, fundraising, etc.

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