BOARD MEMBER POSITION DESCRIPTION

BOARD MEMBER POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Delhi Center has been a gathering place for local residents and organizations throughout Orange County for
more than 40 years. We provide the tools for individuals and families to improve their lives through programs and
activities in Health, Financial Stability, Education and Community Engagement. We’re changing and improving
families, one home at a time. Our Vision is to be a model for service delivery and leadership development. Our
Mission is to advance self-sufficiency through sustainable programs in health, financial stability, education, and
community engagement. Our Values are: Innovation, Collaboration, Service, and Integrity.
Title/position: Board Member
Duties/expectations: The Board will support the work of the Delhi Center and provide mission-based
leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by Delhi Center’s chief executive
officer (CEO), the Board-CEO relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is
both critical and expected. Specific Board Member responsibilities include:
1. Serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO while supporting and implementing Delhi Center’s strategic plan.
2. Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by Delhi Center for evaluating its impact, and regularly
measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics; reviewing agenda and supporting
materials prior to board and committee meetings.
3. Approving Delhi Center’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of,
and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities.
4. Contributing to an annual performance evaluation of the CEO.
5. Assisting the CEO and fellow Board Members in identifying and recruiting other Board Members.
6. Partnering with the CEO and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out.
7. Serving on at least one Committees or a task force.
8. Representing Delhi Center to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization.
9. Ensuring Delhi Center’s commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities Delhi
Center serves.
10. Pledging and fulfilling an annual financial commitment of support.
Fundraising: Delhi Center Board Members will consider Delhi Center a philanthropic. So that the Delhi
Center can credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals, Delhi Center strives
to have 100 percent of Board Members make an annual contribution.
Length of Term: Three years, which may be renewed up to a maximum of two consecutive terms, pending
approval of the board.
Location: Delhi Center, 505 E. Central Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92707
Meetings and time commitment:
• The board of directors meets January through December once a month on the second Tuesday of the
month from 5:30p.m to 7:30p.m.
Delhi Center 505 E. Central Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707 (714) 481-9600 www.delhicenter.org
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Committees of the board meet an average of once a month, pending their respective work agenda.
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Board members are asked to attend at least one special event or meeting per year.
Qualifications and Requirements: This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate
about the Delhi Center’s mission and who has a track record of board leadership. Selected Board Members will
have achieved leadership stature in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. Their
accomplishments will allow them to attract other well-qualified, high-performing Board Members.
Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:
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Professional experience with leadership accomplishments in business, government, philanthropy, or
the nonprofit sector.
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A commitment to and understanding of Delhi Center’s beneficiaries.
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Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening,
facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals.
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Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of Delhi Center’s
beneficiaries.
Service on Delhi Center’s Board of Directors is without pay, except for administrative support, travel, and
accommodation costs in relation to Board Members’ duties.
Benefits: Grow your skills and become engaged in your community. Board Members have experienced:
satisfaction from growing and improving positive change in our community; feeling good by doing good;
collaboration with like-minded individuals; sharing skills and knowledge with others and learning new skills;
recognition for their diligent efforts; satisfaction of giving back to our community; being a positive influence
on the success of Orange County; in addition service can be fun!
How to apply/contact information: To apply, complete a Board Member Application at the Delhi Center:
505. E Central Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92707 Application does not guarantee acceptance. All applicants are
considered for formal nomination and possible consideration by the entire Board.
For more information, contact Adrian J. Molina at (714) 309-6659 or email [email protected]
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Delhi Center 505 E. Central Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707 (714) 481-9600 www.delhicenter.org