Turning the Page
Board of Directors
Membership Opportunities
The Turning the Page Board of Directors
The Turning the Page Board of Directors works to steer Turning the Page towards a sustainable future by ensuring we have adequate resources to advance our mission.
Our Board members benefit by:
- Accessing a professional network within our Board of Directors and Advisory Boards;
- Developing their leadership skills;
- Getting a closer look at issues and opportunities facing families in Washington, DC and Chicago
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Roles by Committee
Directors support the organization by serving on at least one of committee. Committees meet throughout the year.
| Goverenance Committee |
Strategy Committee |
Finance Committee |
Fundraising Committee |
|---|---|---|---|
| -Creates, approves, and updates (as necessary) policies that help ensure the assets of the organization are protected. -Ensures policies and procedures for financial transactions are documented in a manual, and the manual is reviewed annually, and updated as necessary. -Ensures approved financial policies and procedures are being followed |
-Creates long-range strategy of Turning the Page for achieving its mission to promote family engagement and parent leadership. -Provides oversight of the strategic direction of the organization. -Assesses current and future acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances |
-Develops an annual operating budget with TTP staff. -Approves the operating budget within the finance committee. -Monitors adherence to the budget. -Sets long-range financial goals along with funding strategies to achieve them. -Presents all financial goals and proposals to the board of directors for approval. -Reviews major grants and associated terms. |
-Oversees development and implementation of the Fundraising Plan. -Identifies and solicits funds from external sources of support, working with the Development Coordinator(s) |
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Be sure to indicate your desired committee on your application.
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Requirements of Board of Directors
| Term | 3 years |
| Give or Get | $2,000 annually |
| Fundraising Ticket Sales | 1 table |
| Meetings | 4 annual meetings Committee meeting every 4-6 weeks (attend 75%) |
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Interesting in Joining?
Our Fall membership drive is in progress! Applications are due September 30, 2016.
CLICK HERE for membership application.
Send questions to jking@turningthepage.org
Board Members volunteering at Community Night