Requisite skills and experience:

• Previous service on the AAUW, Educational Foundation or LAF Boards and previous fundraising experience
• Previous service on a non-profit Board of Directors
• Capability of assisting President in coordinating special committees of the Board
• Ability to serve in the President’s stead when necessary
• Administrative abilities to coordinate work of the Board
• Oral and written communication skills

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

• 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 approve 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 finances and insure sound fiscal management
• Support the work of the organization with a significant financial contribution
• Possess facility with computing and other technologies

The vice president’s role in the tasks that accomplish these responsibilities include:

• Work with 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 members for appointed 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 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:

• Perform the duties of the President when the President is unable to serve
• Program and development responsibilities:
• Plans with the staff, the ongoing fundraising efforts
• Plans, with the staff, strategies for fund development, potential sources of funding, and guidelines and criteria for fundraising recognition and incentives
• Participates with staff in the preparation of development materials
• Communicates where appropriate with state and branch fundraising chairs
• Oversees the various awards programs and panels 

Specific tasks:

• Perform tasks and serve on committees as the President may request
• Report for the Executive Committee to the Board of Directors at Board meetings, at the direction of the President

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