Requisite skills and experience:

• Previous service on the AAUW, Educational Foundation or Legal Advocacy Fund Boards
• Knowledge and experience regarding non-profit and volunteer organizations
• Understanding of fundraising methods
• Comprehension of the strategic value of information technology
• Proven public speaking ability
• Proficiency in written communication 
• Understanding of Board member staff relationships

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 President's role in the tasks which accomplish these responsibilities include:

• Lead in the development of a long-range plan and in facilitating strategic planning
• Facilitate approval of the annual budget, review of the financial statements on a regular basis, review of the public policy program and approval of the public policy priorities, and recommendation of Bylaws changes and resolution proposals
• Work with Board and staff on recommendation of qualified members for appointive positions
• Approve, with the Board, the hiring of the Executive Director
• Plan and carry out the Annual Meeting and biennial Convention
• Take part in Board and committee meetings which review and approve of programs and issues
• Participate in leadership training opportunities
• Prepare a biennial report to the Convention and submission of a written annual report to the Board
• Maintain the confidentiality of the Executive Session

Specific responsibilities of the President:

• Represent AAUW and serve as spokesperson on issues and projects that will help promote AAUW's mission
• Work with other organizations to pursue common goals
• Encourage activities and projects at all levels that will advance equity for women and girls

Specific tasks of the President:

• Preside at all meetings of AAUW
• Chair meetings of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee, and serve as an ex officio member of all committees except the Nominating and Audit Committees.
• Advise the Executive Director
• Execute, with the Secretary of the corporation, all legal documents of AAUW.
• Appoint the chairs and members of such special committees as are approved by the Board of Directors
• Call special meetings as provided for in the Bylaws.
• Serve as a member of the Advisors of the Fellowships Fund

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