The Brian Grant Foundation is looking for leaders with a passion for the Parkinson’s community, fundraising know-how, and strong Oregon/SW Washington connections. Learn more about the requirements for joining our board by reviewing the description below. Email us at [email protected] to learn more.

Purpose of the Board
The Brian Grant Foundation (BGF) Board of Directors serves as the organization’s highest leadership body, guiding its mission to improve the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Collectively, the board is responsible for ensuring strong governance, effective stewardship of resources, and the delivery of high-quality programs and services to our community.

Accountability
Board members are accountable to the foundation’s constituents, the Parkinson’s community, funders, and partners. This includes:
• Advancing BGF’s mission and strategic goals.
• Ensuring responsible use of financial, human, and organizational resources.
• Maintaining the trust of the community we serve through integrity, transparency, and measurable results.

Authority
Individual board members do not have authority to direct or make requests of the executive director or staff, or to speak on behalf of BGF unless given such authority by the board.

Time Commitment
5-10 hours per month (board meetings, preparation, events, other duties as described below)

Term of Office
3 years (unless otherwise determined), term may be renewable by a board vote

Responsibilities
Board members are responsible for acting in the best long-term interests of BGF and the community and will bring to their deliberations a broad knowledge, a long-range view and openness to learning.

Expectations of the board as a whole – As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for:
• Determining the mission and purposes of the organization
• Strategic and organization planning
• Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
• Selecting and evaluating the performance of the executive director
• Fundraising and resource development
• Approving and monitoring BGF’s programs and services
• Identifying prospective board members and helping recruit and mentor them
• Assessing its own performance as the governing body of BGF

Expectations of individual board members – Each individual board member is expected to:
• Know BGF’s mission, policies, programs, and needs
• Faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements
• Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing human resources, financial resources and partnerships necessary for BGF to advance its mission
• Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve BGF’s mission
• Give a meaningful personal financial donation
• Help identify personal connections that can benefit the foundation’s fundraising and reputational standing
• Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings
• Participate fully in committees when needed
• Promote and attend fundraising and organizational events
• Follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions
• Sign an annual Conflict of Interest policy 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 BGF.

Qualifications
• Knowledge of the community and the service area in which BGF operates
• Commitment to BGF’s mission, vision, and strategic directions
• Executive-level or equivalent senior leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to guide strategy, oversee resources, and engage stakeholders
• Availability of sufficient time to devote to board duties, including meetings, committee work, and events
• Commitment to ethical governance, including adherence to legal and fiduciary duties of care and organizational policies
• Willingness to actively participate in fundraising and resource development, including making a personally significant financial contribution to BGF annually
• Ability to work collaboratively with fellow board members, staff, and volunteers, respecting diverse perspectives and experiences
• Commitment to transparency, accountability, and confidentiality in all board matters