Our board is responsible for the organizational health and well-being of Mount Madonna School. The responsibilities, outlined below, are carried out collectively by the full board, in collaboration with the Executive Council:
Strategy and Vision
- Be well‑informed of our mission and long-range strategies for the sustainability of the school
- Approve strategic plan, assist in the efforts to achieve our goals, monitor progress and evaluate outcomes
Advocacy and Outreach
- Serve as an ambassador to key organizational stakeholders, including parents, faculty, students, donors, government entities and other nonprofit/nongovernmental organizations
- Increase awareness of the school in different networks and communities
- Represent the school positively both publicly and privately
Development and Fundraising
- Shape development strategy and help to lead fundraising progress and performance
- Participate personally in fundraising efforts, including annual giving
- Identify donor prospects, make introductions, invite them to school events
- Make a personal leadership gift in order to establish meaningful giving levels
- Determine major capital campaign projects and assist in fundraising efforts
- Suggest and review grant recommendations
Financial Oversight
- Develop basic knowledge of the school’s budget and be responsible for the school’s financial well-being
- Approve annual operating budget and review year-end financial statements
- Approve tuition annually
- Advise the finance committee on major financial priorities related to capital campaigns, loans and adopting financial policies
- Establish and periodically review investment policies
Leadership Development
- Approve Executive Council members
- Identify, cultivate and recruit strong candidates for the Board
- Complete biannual self-assessment of Board performance
Personal Involvement
- Attend four board meetings annually
- Actively participate in events and committees
- Follow the School’s conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies
