Board of Directors

Expectations of a board member

Each individual Local Motion Board member is expected to:

• Know the organization’s mission, policy positions, programs, and needs
• Faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements
• Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for Local Motion and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for Local Motion to advance its mission
• Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve Local Motion’s mission
• Help identify connections that can benefit Local Motion’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence policy
• Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in monthly, one hour, Board meetings. Virtually or in-person
• Participate fully in one or more committees (1-3 hour commitment per month)
• Follow Local Motion bylaws, policies, and Board resolutions
• Maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of Local Motion
• Sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings
• Actively engage in fundraising for Local Motion in whatever ways are best suited for you. This may include identifying prospective donors, assisting with donor cultivation and stewardship, direct membership or sponsorship solicitation, writing thank you notes, assisting with special events, and the like. You will make a good-faith effort to do your best and raise as much money as you can.
• Encourage and support the Local Motion staff.

Note: Board terms are two-year terms with the possibility to re-apply for two additional two-year terms, not to exceed a total of six years.

About the Local Motion Board of Directors

As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the Board is responsible for:

1. Determining the mission and purpose of the organization
2. Selecting and evaluating the performance of the CEO
3. Providing strategic and organizational planning
4. Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
5. Fundraising and prospective donor development
6. Approving and monitoring Local Motion’s policy positions, advocacy, and programs
7. Enhancing Local Motion’s public image in the community
8. Assessing its own performance as the governing body of Local Motion

Current Board Members