Mission Statement
The Adirondack Scholarship Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children, regardless of race, gender, or orientation, by providing them with tuition assistance to Pok-O-MacCready Camps, as well as facilitating access to other Adirondack children’s camps and institutions. In a world increasingly dominated by virtual interactions and disregard for the environments in which we live, we believe there is formative power in this unique Adirondack summer camp experience that promotes stewardship, builds character, and forms friendships that last a lifetime.
The Adirondack Scholarship Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children, regardless of race, gender, or orientation, by providing them with tuition assistance to Pok-O-MacCready Camps, as well as facilitating access to other Adirondack children’s camps and institutions. In a world increasingly dominated by virtual interactions and disregard for the environments in which we live, we believe there is formative power in this unique Adirondack summer camp experience that promotes stewardship, builds character, and forms friendships that last a lifetime.
Board Member Job Description
Orientation and training can be provided to make sure all directors are comfortable and knowledgeable in their role; previous board experience is an asset but not required.
Qualifications
A team player with an interest in children’s summer experience and social equity with the willingness to:
• Commit time for 3 board meetings each year: 2 remote via phone, 1 in-person with travel reimbursed (remote options available if necessary), plus 1 recommended visit to Pok-O-MacCready while camp is in session.
• Commit additional time for committee meetings and planning sessions.
• Act as an advocate for the foundation.
• Volunteer at special events as available.
• Engage in critical thought and be committed to a vibrant future for the organization.
• Prepare well for meetings, reviewing and commenting on minutes and reports.
• Listen well and be thoughtful in considering issues.
• Get to know other directors and build a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus.
• Actively participate in the board’s annual evaluation and planning efforts.
• Understand the fiscal implications of decisions and be comfortable holding fiduciary responsibility for the foundation, it’s assets, and activities.
Responsibilities
• Provide strategic leadership
• Be knowledgeable about the organization’s values, mission, programs and performance
• Be an ambassador for the organization and promote its work in the community
• Ensure the organization’s financial viability and sustainability
• Develop policy frameworks
• Employ and evaluate the performance of the Executive Director
• Participate in fundraising efforts
• Make a personally significant contribution to the Foundation
To carry out these responsibilities, the Board meets three times throughout the year as described above. In addition to attendance at meetings, you may be required to participate on committees or carry out other duties that are in-line with your professional area of expertise.
The Board is comprised of no fewer than 8 and no more than 12 members elected after an interview process with the nominating committee. Terms are 4 years and are staggered so that no more than half of the Directors are being replaced or re-elected in any given year.
Orientation and training can be provided to make sure all directors are comfortable and knowledgeable in their role; previous board experience is an asset but not required.
Qualifications
A team player with an interest in children’s summer experience and social equity with the willingness to:
• Commit time for 3 board meetings each year: 2 remote via phone, 1 in-person with travel reimbursed (remote options available if necessary), plus 1 recommended visit to Pok-O-MacCready while camp is in session.
• Commit additional time for committee meetings and planning sessions.
• Act as an advocate for the foundation.
• Volunteer at special events as available.
• Engage in critical thought and be committed to a vibrant future for the organization.
• Prepare well for meetings, reviewing and commenting on minutes and reports.
• Listen well and be thoughtful in considering issues.
• Get to know other directors and build a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus.
• Actively participate in the board’s annual evaluation and planning efforts.
• Understand the fiscal implications of decisions and be comfortable holding fiduciary responsibility for the foundation, it’s assets, and activities.
Responsibilities
• Provide strategic leadership
• Be knowledgeable about the organization’s values, mission, programs and performance
• Be an ambassador for the organization and promote its work in the community
• Ensure the organization’s financial viability and sustainability
• Develop policy frameworks
• Employ and evaluate the performance of the Executive Director
• Participate in fundraising efforts
• Make a personally significant contribution to the Foundation
To carry out these responsibilities, the Board meets three times throughout the year as described above. In addition to attendance at meetings, you may be required to participate on committees or carry out other duties that are in-line with your professional area of expertise.
The Board is comprised of no fewer than 8 and no more than 12 members elected after an interview process with the nominating committee. Terms are 4 years and are staggered so that no more than half of the Directors are being replaced or re-elected in any given year.