LWVUS Board of Directors Members and Officers Job Descriptions

As the League of Women Voters embarks on its second century, the organization continues to empower voters and defend democracy in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. Virgin Islands. This grassroots organization, with more than 750 State and Local affiliates, is transforming itself by centering its mission and empowering all Leagues. Through its strategic guidance and oversight, the Board of Directors plays a vital role in defining and ensuring the League’s future success. See more in FAQs.

As a governance board, League board members have core organizational responsibilities, including

• To make decisions on behalf of LWVUS, putting the interests of the organization before their personal and professional interests
• To uphold the policies of a nonpartisan and diverse, equitable and inclusive (DEI) organization
• To work collaboratively and embrace different perspectives and apply a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion lens in doing its work
• To fulfill legal responsibility of ensuring that the organization complies with the applicable federal, state, and local laws and adheres to its mission
• To support and affirm the organization’s mission impact
• To serve as a liaison to select state Leagues
• To serve on Board committees and task forces as assigned
• To work collaboratively with LWVUS staff as assigned

Specific Roles and Expectations

Fiduciary

• Ensure adequate financial resources are available for the League’s mission.
• Review and understand LWVUS financial statements.
• Understand and approve the League’s national budget ensuring that the budget reflects the overall strategic direction and advances the long-term fiscal health of the League.
• Ensure that the appropriate annual audit is performed.
• Review and understand the investment policy and ensure that it is followed.
• Financially support the LWVUS/LWVUS Education Fund (EF) at an amount that is meaningful to them

Strategic Planning

• Provide guidance in developing, approving, and supporting organizational strategy. Learn more about the LWV Transformation Journey at lwv.org/transformation.
• Annually evaluate the LWVUS using performance measurement metrics developed by the CEO and approved by the Board.
• Develop the strength of the Board itself through training, self-assessment, and board education.

Chief Executive Officer Oversight

• Select and hire (when needed) a chief executive officer (CEO) to oversee and manage daily operations.
• Provide support and guidance to the CEO.
• Evaluate the performance of the CEO on a yearly basis.

Duties of the LWVUS Board President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary are outlined in Article VII of the LWVUS bylaws.

Application

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APPLICATION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2024-2026

Applications are due on Friday, October 27, 2023.