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Role of The Parmenter Foundation Board Trustee

1. Support the Foundation’s mission, purposes, goals, policies, strategies, and programs.
2. Recruit and introduce potential nominees to the Board or committees who are accomplished and passionate and who can make significant contributions to the Board and further the Foundation’s mission.
3. Contribute to the work of one or more committees of the Board.
4. Attend fundraising events and education activities hosted by Parmenter.
5. Serve as an ambassador by promoting Parmenter and its interests, raising awareness about our educational content and resources in MetroWest communities.
6. Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director as s/he develops and implements the strategic plan.
7. Assist and support the Foundation to fulfill leadership roles and staff needs.
8. Contribute to an annual performance evaluation of the Executive Director.
9. Contribute to Board of Trustees evaluations.
10. Be open to discussing board membership goals and future leadership roles over time.

1. Read all materials provided in advance of all Board’s bi-monthly meetings, annual meeting, and scheduled committee meetings, attend these meetings virtually (preferably) or in-person and productively engage in discussion to accomplish the sharing of best ideas, discussion, and decisions, as well as the work and implementation of strategies.
2. Unless otherwise specified, keep all board deliberations and documents confidential.
3. Bring to the attention of the co-presidents and committee chairs agenda items for board and committee meetings to ensure that significant topics for discussion matters are addressed.
4. Consider, review, and vote on Parmenter’s annual budget, audit reports, material business decisions, grant awards, strategies, policies, and procedures meeting all legal and fiduciary responsibilities.

1. Read, understand, and comply with all Parmenter bylaws and policies.
2. If you are unsure about a matter regarding adherence to policy, contact the Governance Committee Chair, Co-presidents, or other relevant committee chair for counsel.

1. Faithfully read and understand the Foundation’s financial statements, annual budget, investment, and endowment reports to sustain Parmenter’s financial resources.
2. Help the Board fulfill its fiduciary responsibility, including its annual audit and filing of federal and state tax returns.

1. Commit to serving a three-year term and, if eligible, re-appointment for two additional terms.
2. The intention is to have trustees enjoy, be productive and grow into leadership and executive roles during their tenure.

1. Read, understand, and assist in the execution of the Foundation’s Development Plan.
2. Advocate as an avid ambassador on behalf of the Foundation to promote its interests and to create and leverage opportunities for its fundraising success.
3. Recognize the Foundation as one of your top philanthropic priorities among your charitable interests by contributing a gift that represents one of your largest annual donations and that is commensurate with your interest and ability.
4. Support staff and the Executive Director to solicit donations by identifying new prospects, introducing your network to the Foundation, and participating in the engagement and introduction of donors and prospects.
5. Help create opportunities to educate and deepen donors and prospects connections to the Foundation.
6. When appropriate, generously participate by contributing a multi-year investment to any special campaigns the Foundation may conduct to provide growth capital to fund strategic priorities, celebrate birthdays and anniversaries, etc.

If you are interested in applying to become a member of our Board of Trustees, please complete and submit your application using our online form.