Board Member Roles & Expectations

The Board of Directors helps ensure that KnowResolve stays financially healthy, mission-focused, legally compliant, and connected to the community. Board members serve as thought partners, ambassadors, and steady support.

Core Responsibilities

1. Mission Stewardship

• Understand and support KnowResolve’s mission and values

• Help guide long-term vision and priorities

• Ensure programs and decisions align with the mission

2. Governance & Oversight

• Participate in major organizational decisions

• Review financial reports and organizational updates

• Help ensure ethical, legal, and responsible operations

• Support strategic planning and sustainability efforts

3. Participation & Engagement

Board members are expected to:

• Attend regular board meetings

• Read materials in advance when possible

• Participate thoughtfully and respectfully

• Serve on committees or project teams as needed

• Offer professional expertise, lived experience, or community perspective

4. Advocacy & Community Connection

• Positively represent KnowResolve in the community

• Help build relationships and awareness

• Connect the organization with potential supporters, partners, volunteers, or resources when appropriate

5. Financial Support

Board members are encouraged to:

• Make a personally meaningful annual contribution

• Assist with fundraising efforts in ways aligned with their comfort and strengths

• Support organizational sustainability through ideas, connections, and advocacy

Time Commitment

Estimated commitment:

• Board meetings: 6 per year (must attend a minimum of 4)

• Occasional special events, planning sessions, or volunteer opportunities

• Board positions are a 2 year commitment, with the option to renew

What We’re Looking For:

We welcome board members who are:

• Collaborative and community-minded

• Reliable and communicative

• Open-minded and mission-aligned

• Willing to ask questions and engage honestly

• Interested in helping shape meaningful work