Board Development
The purpose of a volunteer board
The alumni board, whether it is the corporate IUAA Board of Managers or a local board in your own community, is a critical part of the overall support structure that sustains our world-class university. Here are the primary responsibilities for your board, adapted from Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards by Richard T. Ingram (BoardSource®2009):
1. Determine mission and purposes.
Using the IUAA’s Organizational Plan as a guide, develop your own board goals and mission.
2. Ensure effective planning.
Set a schedule of activities so volunteers know what to expect.
3. Monitor and strengthen programs and services.
Plan great programs and then evaluate their effectiveness using the tools IUAA has put in place.
4. Protect assets and provide financial oversight.
Work with your executive staff or liaison to follow compliance and reporting procedures.
5. Build a competent board.
Recruit the best and brightest talent for your community based on goals and outcomes you want to achieve.
6. Ensure legal and ethical integrity.
Follow federal and local laws and comply with IU’s and IUAA’s Code of Ethics.
7. Build and enhance IUAA’s public standing.
Represent the very best of IU in all your interactions, and perpetuate the good work of the Alumni Association by sharing your story.