Needs From: University of the Pacific Volunteer Center

Duty Function:

 

The Board ensures that the Organization takes a prudent approach to using assets, including facilities, people, and goodwill. It shall also provide oversight for all activities that improve and sustain the organization. The Board shall make decisions in the best interest of the Organization and not put themselves first. It also ensures that confidentiality is maintained about matters that are discussed in executive sessions. The Board shall know the local, state and federal laws regarding nonprofit organizations. It also ensures that members of the non-profit act ethically, while adhering to the stated mission and purpose of the organization. The Board will oversee the business and fundraising activities of the Organization. The Board will expect board members to contribute some of their own finances, as well as participate in other types of fundraising efforts. Board members shall make a mandatory donation at the beginning or end of the year. The exact mandated amount shall be decided by a Board vote. The Board shall ask people within their personal and professional relationships to make contributions during fundraising campaigns. The Board shall brainstorm, select, and organize fundraising events. The Board shall actively participate in fundraising activities. The Board shall hire or elect to the board at least one trained Grant Writer/Grant Manager to seek available and relevant grant opportunities, complete proposals, and monitor grant activityThe Board shall hold and host ONE annual event and THREE quarterly events for the purpose of fundraising and supporting cancer survivors. The nature of such events shall be discussed and voted on by the Board.

Duty Function:

 

Support and complete Form 990, periodic state filings, bylaws amendments, navigate conflict of interest issues, and facilitate annual meetings. Preparing all documents required to file cases, including briefs and other court documents Working closely with team members to prepare a comprehensive brief on each case that goes to trial Scheduling and conducting depositions of witnesses and experts Researching legal concepts, non-profit case law, judicial opinions, statutes and regulations Make crucial formation and organizational governance decisions. Maintaining accurate files, notes and reports  Negotiating cases to meet the needs of the firm and the client Making sure all parties are carrying out their court order sentence and paying the necessary fines Writing legal documents such as contracts, lawsuits, deeds, wills and appeal.

Duty Function:

 

Study and understand the history, structure, objectives, programs and financial needs of the organization. Research grant opportunities from government and non-government agencies. Draft grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the organization. Submit proposals to grant coordinators for approval. Respond to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals. Maintain positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders. Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities.