Board of Directors Roles, Responsibilities and QualificationsKVF seeks to improve the quality of life for veterans in Clark County through programs that mitigate veteran homelessness and provide supportive services for our community's most vulnerable veterans.Through financial assistance, education, outreach, and advocacy, KVF serves and supports hundreds of Southern Nevada veteran households annually.Position
The Board of Directors (Board) supports the work of KVF and provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance.Board of Directors Roles, Responsibilities and QualificationsKVF seeks to improve the quality of life for veterans in Clark County through programs that mitigate veteran homelessness and provide supportive services for our community's most vulnerable veterans.Through financial assistance, education, outreach, and advocacy, KVF serves and supports hundreds of Southern Nevada veteran households annually.Position
The Board of Directors (Board) supports the work of KVF and provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by KVF's executive director, the Board/staff relationship is a partnership, with an expected level of involvement to support the mission.KVF values diversity among its Board members. The composition of the Board should reflect the composition of the veteran community in terms of background, race, age, religion, professional and personal skills, life experience and contributions of its members to ensure peer to peer understanding and effectiveness in achieving the goals and mission of the organization.Serving as a board member of Kline Veterans Fund involves a very special commitment. To meet that commitment, board members are expected to adhere to the following abilities and characteristics.Leadership, governance and oversight
Believe in and be an active advocate and ambassador for the values, mission and vision of the organization
Work together with fellow board members and staff to fulfill the mission in accordance with the organization’s bylaws
Review outcomes and metrics for evaluating impact, performance and effectiveness
Keep informed about the organization, its issues and its connection to the veteran community
Attend and actively participate in all board meetings
Review reports sent with meeting reminders before the meeting in order to foster an informed dialogue at all meetings
Approve the annual budget
Help identify, evaluate, and cultivate prospective donors and board members in tandem with the Executive Director
Attend and participate in as many outreach and fundraising events as possible
Assist the ED and Board Chair with identifying and recruiting new Board Members
Represent KVF to constituents; act as an ambassador for the organization
Board members that are active on social media are encouraged to like, share, and comment on KVF posts in order to increase organic reach, exposure, and overall awareness
Complete and sign a “Conflict of Interest” Statement annually
Complete and sign a board member “Confidentiality Agreement” annually
Fundraising
KVF Board Members consider KVF a philanthropic priority and make annual gifts that reflect that priority.
Acknowledge fiduciary responsibility by making a personally meaningful donation to the organization annually
Cultivate additional gifts to the organization from individuals, businesses and other contacts within his/her sphere of influence.
Board Terms / Participation
KVF Board Members serve a two-year term and are then eligible for re-election for additional terms.
General Board meetings are held in person once per month.
Committee meetings are held at regular intervals at the discretion of each individual committee.
Qualifications
This is an extraordinary opportunity for individual leaders who are passionate about our mission.It is preferred but not required that the directors are veterans of the U.S. armed services.Ideal candidates embody the following qualities:Capable and willing to attend monthly Board meetings, actively contribute to the discussion, and commit to participating in key events
Appreciation for the critical role of philanthropy at the Board level and a personal commitment to meet or exceed Board fundraising requirements; ability and willingness to communicate our mission, vision and strategic priorities to colleagues and solicit their financial support in a meaningful way
Ability to bring mature judgment and analytical vision to complex matters and bold enough to make difficult decisions
Natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals
Ability to have influence within their own community; ability to open doors and attract others in support of our mission and fundraising initiatives
An appreciation for, and understanding of, the role that non-profit organizations play in meeting critical needs in the community
Personal qualities of honesty, integrity and credibility
Passion for advocating in support of KVF priority issues
Service on the KVF Board of Directors is without remuneration
