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Board Commitment Form

Professional/Contact

Board Member Name(Required)

First Last

Employment(Required)

Title Organization

Assistant Name

First Last

Assistant Email

Organization Type(Required)

Areas of Expertise(Required)

Check all that apply

Expectations, Powers & Obligations

Expectations, Powers & Obligations(Required)

The Board will support the work of FOCUS St. Louis and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While FOCUS’s president and chief executive officer (CEO) Yemi Akande-Bartsch leads day-to-day operations, the Board-CEO relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Specific Board Member responsibilities include:

Please check each box below to indicate your acceptance of Board Member responsibilities as outlined.

Hosting a Board of Directors Meeting

I am interested in hosting a Board of Directors meeting at my organization/company.

Yes

Maybe

Hosting a Board of Directors Meeting

I am interested in hosting a FOCUS program day at my organization/company.

Yes

Maybe

Personal Giving

To demonstrate our commitment to our mission and to reach our fund-raising goal, Board Members agree that they must first make a gift themselves. This policy is intended to ensure that every Board Member supports FOCUS with an annual donation of $1000 or more. Board giving is distinct and in addition to attending special events, buying tickets or otherwise participating in our organization’s activities, we have and will continue to set a board-giving goal as part of the annual budget approval process. Monthly financial reports will include an update on board giving. So that FOCUS can credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals, FOCUS expects to have 100 percent of Board Members make an annual contribution.

Pledged Gift(Required)

Method of Payment(Required)

I will pay via credit card now

I will set up recurring payments

I will pay via check, please invoice me

I have a corporate matching program

I would like discuss, please call me

I have fulfilled my commitment for this FY (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025)

Committee Interests

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Philanthropic Leadership & Engagement Committee

This committee oversees all of the leadership and membership programs sponsored by FOCUS. Serves as the link between the individual programs and the Board of Directors, providing program guidance through forums, panels, and evaluations. Additionally, the committee helps to expand and potentially discontinue programs, ensuring that each program aligns with the organization's overall mission and objectives. This committee is also responsible for providing strategic direction and support for the organization's development efforts. They work to engage alumni and identify opportunities for them to remain involved with the organization. The committee assists in identifying and soliciting financial support for the organization, working closely with donors to best recognize their contributions. Meets quarterly.

Interested

Not Interested

Finance Committee(Required)

This committee reviews quarterly financial statements, fiscal year budget, annual audit, investments, and other financial matters. Meets quarterly. Board Members and personal invitations only.

Interested

Not Interested

Governance Committee(Required)

This committee is assigned the responsibility of nominating a slate of candidates for officers from among elected Board Members. This committee is also assigned the responsibility of nominating a slate of candidates for open board positions. Meets 2-4 times per year.

Interested

Not Interested

Development Lead

One responsibility of nonprofit Board Members is to ensure the organization secures adequate resources to fulfill its mission. Fundraising and tuition revenue are critical to FOCUS' budget. By annually providing two development leads (individuals, companies or foundations for the staff to cultivate as potential donors and/or program participants you are helping to ensure our financial success.
If ready to provide your development lead please complete, if not, skip and we will follow up with you.

Name

First Last

Phone (if available)

Email (if available)

Untitled

Please provide a short description of the individual, organization or foundation.

Accompany Funding Meetings

I am willing to attend meetings with potential partners and/or funder with FOCUS staff members.

Yes

Maybe

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

Each Board Director and Staff Member of FOCUS St. Louis shall annually complete a disclosure form identifying any relationships, positions or circumstances in which he or she is involved that he or she believes could contribute to a Conflict of Interest (as defined in the FOCUS St. Louis Statement of Policy and Procedures on Conflicts of Interest ). Such relationships, positions or circumstances might include service as a director of or consultant to a nonprofit organization, or ownership of a business that might provide goods or services to FOCUS. Any such information regarding business interests of a Director, Staff Member or Family Member shall be treated as confidential and shall generally be made available only to the Chair of the Board, the President & CEO, and any committee appointed to address Conflicts of Interest, unless additional disclosure in necessary is connection with the implementation of this Policy.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

Please describe below any relationships, positions, or circumstances in which you are involved that you believe could contribute to a Conflict of Interest.

Electronic Signature(Required)

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