Maximize Your Board's Capacity and Impact-Board Member Commitment To Excellence 2024-2025 Form (CCAF)

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The Community College of Aurora Foundation (CCAF) aims to support the college's priorities by developing philanthropic resources, community connections, and industry partnerships to provide life-changing opportunities for students. Board members of CCAF commit to excellence and college completion through specific responsibilities for the 2024-2025 term.<br /><br />Board members pledge to attend at least 80% of board meetings, participate in at least 75% of committee meetings, and engage in or volunteer for at least two CCA or CCAF events or other meaningful support activities annually. They commit to thorough preparation for meetings, understanding bylaws, and prioritizing the foundation’s mission over personal conflicts. Members respect the roles of both the Executive Director and fellow board members, fostering good governance.<br /><br />Support duties include advocating for the foundation and college, investing time and resources, setting personal goals for engagement and giving, and actively cultivating donors. Board members commit to contributing financially each year in a personally meaningful way and using their skills and networks to advance the foundation’s work. Confidentiality and adherence to six key board responsibilities guide their conduct.<br /><br />The six core board responsibilities include:  <br />1. Acting as keepers of the vision and strategy, ensuring mission-driven, sustainable long-term planning.  <br />2. Providing leadership oversight and supporting the Executive Director’s performance and development.  <br />3. Sharing responsibility for securing financial and expertise resources vital to the foundation’s health.  <br />4. Serving as advocates to remove obstacles and engage the community.  <br />5. Managing their own performance, accountability, and board development.  <br />6. Overseeing risk management and policy compliance to protect the foundation.<br /><br />Together, these commitments and responsibilities ensure that CCAF’s board effectively supports its mission to enhance student success at the Community College of Aurora.

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Reinforces expectations for participation, preparation, giving, and engagement as part of a healthy board culture.

Keywords

Community College of Aurora Foundation

CCAF

philanthropic resources

community connections

industry partnerships

board member responsibilities

board meeting attendance

donor cultivation

foundation governance

student success