Requisite skills and experience:

• Experience as an officer of a non-profit volunteer organization(s)
• Demonstrate organizational and management skills
• Operate as a team player
• Maintain objectivity
• Prioritize issues consistent with the strategic plan

The responsibilities of all members of the AAUW Board of Directors are:

• Have an understanding of non-profit organizational governance and the role of the Board in implementing the associated best practices
• Attend all Board meetings and participate in AAUW events
• Determine the direction AAUW will take
• Develop and improve policies that implement and define that direction
• Identify and develop future AAUW leadership at all levels
• Represent members' interests
• Represent and promote AAUW to the membership and the public
• Monitor AAUW finance and insure sound fiscal management
• Support the work of the organization with a significant financial contribution
• Possess facility with computing and other technologies

The tasks that accomplish the Director-at-Large responsibilities include:

• Work with the AAUW Board and staff in a manner consistent with the direction established by the AAUW President and the Executive Director
• Participate in the development of a long-range plan and in strategic planning
• Develop strategies to communicate the direction of AAUW to the membership
• Approve the annual budget
• Review the financial statements on a regular basis
• Review and recommend the public policy program and priorities
• Recommend Bylaws changes and resolution proposals
• Seek out and encourage qualified candidates for appointive positions, particularly members from underrepresented groups
• Participate in planning and carrying out the Annual Meeting and biennial Convention
• Participate in the meetings of the Board working groups
• Review and approve programs and proposals before the Board
• Participate in leadership training opportunities
• Participate in the preparation of a written biennial report to the Convention and submission of a written annual report to the Board
• Maintain confidentiality of Executive Session
• Participate in the Board evaluation process
• Make appointments to AAUW committees

Specific responsibilities:

• Serve, as requested, on any special committees
• Complete reports and assignments as assigned

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