SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INTEREST FORM

The Southside Community Center Board of Directors (Board) supports the work of Southside and provides leadership and strategic governance. Board members are familiar with, oversee and approve all policies of the Southside Community Center, participate in strategic planning and stay familiar with Southside programs and services.

Board member responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Leadership, governance, and oversight of Southside Community Center

  • Supporting the mission of the Southside and committing to advocating for the agency in the community;

  • Developing and implementing the Southside’s strategic plan;

  • Reviewing outcomes and agreed upon metrics for evaluating the impact of Southside Community Center, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics;

  • Reviewing agendas and supporting materials prior to Board and committee meetings;

  • Approving the Southside’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities;

  • Shall care for property and funds and refer all legal matters concerning property owned by the Women's Division to the GBGM Executive Secretary of Community Centers.

  • Contributing to an annual performance evaluation of the Executive Director;

  • Recruiting potential Board members to fill vacancies on the Board;

  • Ensuring that Board resolutions are carried out;

  • Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments;

  • Agreeing to respect the dignity and privacy of all persons affiliated with Southside; safeguarding the confidentiality of Southside’s clients, staff, and volunteers;

  • Complying with the provisions of Southside Bylaws and working with the board to bring any areas of concern into compliance

Fundraising/volunteer work

  • Board members should consider Southside a philanthropic priority. So that Southside can credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals, each Board member is expected to make an annual contribution to Southside at a personally meaningful level.

  • Board Members are expected to make a good faith effort to support the fundraising goals of Southside Community Center, which may include among other things, suggesting potential donors and contacting some, making calls and sending thank you letters, and actively engaging in planning and attending fundraising activities.

  • In addition, Board Members are asked to do volunteer work at or on behalf of the Southside, as the need arises and schedule permits.

Board terms/participation

  • Board interest forms are accepted at any time. Board Members are elected in October to serve a four-year term and are eligible to serve for two full terms. If there is a vacancy on the board, the Board may choose to elect a replacement board member to complete an unexpired term.

  • Board members must meet the Board meeting attendance requirements set forth in the Bylaws, attend an annual workshop and attend committee meetings. Any board member who misses three consecutive meetings without excuse becomes inactive and is eligible for removal from the board with written notice.

  • Service on the Board is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs in relation to Board Members’ duties.

 To express interest in continuing to serve on the Southside Board of Directors, please complete the attached form and return it to Southside Community Center ATTN: Chair of the Nominating Committee. Your interest form will be reviewed by the Nomination’s Committee and, as appropriate, referred to the overall board for consideration as a possible member for the Southside Community Center Board of Directors.

Thank you for your ongoing support of Southside Community Center as we put God’s love in action!