T H E C O M P A S S P O I N T B O A R D M O D E L :

GOVERNANCE AND

SUPPORT
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To represent the community's To represent the organization's

interests within the organization. interests in the community.

Process for

A ction

Board members act as

The board acts as a body.
individuals or through

committiees

Responsibilities

Fundraising: Contributes to

the organization's fundraising

Direction: Determine mission

success as appropriate to the

and purpose. individual- such as making a

financial contribution,

volunteering at a fundraising
Legal: Ensure compliance
event, making contacts for the
with federal, state and local
organization and contributions.
regulations and fulfillment

of contractual obligations. .
Public relations and

community contacts: Act

as ambassadors to the

community on behalf of the

organization and its clients.

Financial: Safeguard assets

Volunteerism: Recruit
from misuse, waste and
volunteers
embezzlement.

Advisory: Advise staff areas

of expertise; act as a

sounding board.

Reputation: Lend name and

personal credibility to the

organization.