Let's Shake the Table, Inc.

Let’s Shake the Table, Inc.
Board Responsibilities
​​Specific Responsibilities of the Director, Community Partnerships

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The Director, Community Partnerships is a high-visibility board member. As our key community liaison, your biggest ongoing goal will be building relationships in the community on behalf of Let’s Shake the Table, Inc.

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2024 Goals (Draft to be finalized along with 2024 Board by EOY)

• Secure food/bev and venue sponsor for Let’s Shake the Table, Inc. events 

• Manage any promised guest posts, promo materials, etc.

• Ideate, source and manage organic relationships that further organizational goals (in-kind donations, cobranded content, etc.)

• Keep internal team aware of external partner activities, development opportunities and organic relationship management

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General Board Responsibilities

Mission

Empower Black, Charlotte-based women to shake the table in the communication space through perspective, experience and advocacy.

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

• carrying out the mission and purposes of the organization
• strategic and organizational planning
• ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
• fundraising and resource development
• approving and monitoring the organization’s programs and services
• enhancing the organization’s public image
• assessing its own performance as the governing body of the organization

All board members are expected to contribute 12 hours/month for the duration of their position. Responsibilities have been divided accordingly.

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Expectations of all Board Members

Each individual board member is expected to:

• know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs
• faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements
• serve as active advocates for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission
• leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve the organization’s mission
• help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence public policy
• prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings
• be reachable within 48 business hours (unless reasonable, prior notice is given)
• follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions
• maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of the organization
• support social and digital efforts by creating, publishing and engaging with content