Responsibilities of Individual Board Members

Each individual board member is expected to:

• Know the Gardens’ mission and policies, programs, and needs as well as understand its collective purpose
• Faithfully read and understand the Gardens' financial statements and board materials in advance of meetings
• Serves as active advocates and ambassadors for the Gardens
• Fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the Gardens to advance its mission
• Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to achieve the Gardens' mission • Give a meaningful personal financial donation – OR Be a member of the Gardens
• Help identify personal connections that can benefit the Gardens’ fundraising and reputational standing, and influence public policy
• Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings
• Participate fully in one or more committees or task forces
• Engage in learning opportunities to better understand the community we serve
• Respect the experiences of all who bring their voices and lived experiences into the boardroom and the organization

• Uphold the legal duties and laws regarding nonprofit governance
• Follow the Friendship Botanic Gardens’ bylaws, policies, and board resolutions
• Sign an annual conflict of interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings
• Maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of the Friendship Botanic Gardens