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Cherry Hill Seminary 2010 Board OrientationTRANSCRIPT
Presenting: Board Orientation
Cherry Hill Seminary
Section1
Overview of theNonprofit Sector
Overview of the Nonprofit SectorAmerica’s Three Sectors
Nonprofit Sectorl Charitable organizations, membership associations, professional societies
Public Sectorl Government and public educational systems
Private Sectorl Business and industry
Overview of the Nonprofit SectorWhat Is the Nonprofit Sector?
l Advocacy and public education groupsl Membership associationsl Environmental and conservation groupsl Performing arts and fine arts organizations
l Churches, temples, and mosquesl Credit unionsl Veterans and service clubsl Sororities and fraternities
t Homeless shelters and soup kitchensl Colleges and universitiesl Support and counseling servicesl Hospitals and community health centers
Overview of the Nonprofit SectorTypes of Nonprofits
Charities (Section 501(c)(3) of IRS tax code)l Special Olympics, YMCA, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Professional and Trade Associations (501(c)(6))
l American Dental Association, AARP, National PTA
National Social Welfare Organizations (501(c)(4))
l NAACP, National Organization for Women, Sierra Club
Social Organizations (501(c)(7))l Swimming clubs, garden clubs, alumni associations
Overview Of The Nonprofit Sector
What Is the Nonprofit Sector?l Approximately 1.6 million nonprofit organizations in the U.S.
l Combined revenues of more than $670 billion
l One in 12 Americans works for a nonprofit
l 56 percent of adults
volunteer for nonprofits
l Combined contributions of
$190.16 billion in 1999
Section 2
About Cherry Hill Seminary
About Cherry Hill Seminary
MissionCherry Hill Seminary provides quality highereducation and practical training in Paganministry.
About Cherry Hill SeminaryVision
Cherry Hill Seminary supports Pagans and their communities by —
Providing an extensive education in diverse aspects of Pagan philosophy, practice, and skilled ministry;
Supplementing existing ritual and magical skills with training for professional ministry and counseling;
Serving as an ongoing resource for individual continuing education; and
Providing a forum for scholarship and community
About Cherry Hill SeminaryHistory1996 Founded by Kirk White in Bethel, Vermont.
Privately-owned, site-based classes at White’s homePastoral Counseling Dept. started by Cat Chapin-Bishop.
2000 Incorporated in the state of Vermont2003 Judy Harrow, Macha NightMare, Laura Wildman-Hanlon begin teaching2006 White applies for tax-exempt status in March
White asks Holli Emore to chair a new board of directors.2007 January – First board of directors.
IRS grants tax exemption in March2008 Board asks Emore to resign as board chair, come to work as director
First board retreat, March 1, in Columbia, SC.Cynthia Collins named Academic Dean in fallFirst annual appeal fundraising raises over $11,000
2009 Second annual appeal raised about $22,000Fall rollout first master’s level courses for degrees
About Cherry Hill Seminary
Programs• Began offering five master’s degrees in fall 2009,
including a Master of Divinity• Continue to offer certificate level classes, called PCELL
Department.• Additional one unit hour topical courses called
“Foundations” • Residential “intensives” at retreat or conference
locations• Anyone may take a course; if not a matriculated student
they must have permission to audit a master’s class.
About Cherry Hill Seminary
FinancesSources of Income, 2009:
• 57% tuition ($16,000))• 39% contributions ($11,000)• 4% sales & student fees ($1,000
Current Budget: < $50,000(underfunded at this time)
About Cherry Hill Seminary
Strategic Plan: Year 1Goal 1: Build financial foundation Goal 2: Build academic foundationGoal 3: Marketing PlanGoal 4: Leadership & Organizational Capacity BuildingGoal 5: Develop Programs
About Cherry Hill Seminary
Strategic Plan: Year 2
Goal 1: Continue building financial foundationGoal 2: Meet most state requirements for licensure.Goal 3: Marketing ImplementationGoal 4: Leadership & Organizational Capacity BuildingGoal 5: Develop Programs
About Cherry Hill Seminary
Strategic Plan: Year 3
Goal 1: Continue growing programGoal 2: Prepare for accreditation application.Goal 3: Marketing OngoingGoal 4: Leadership & Organizational Capacity BuildingGoal 5: Develop Programs
About Cherry Hill Seminary
• Master’s & PCELL rollout• Student & faculty/staff handbooks• Identify & recruit needed faculty• Online CHS library • Marketing plan, director, research• Expand board• Hire administrative support• Expand fundraising
Section 3
About the Board
About the Board
Current Board Officers• Aline O’Brien, Board Chair (Class of 2011)• William Blumberg, Vice-Chair (Class of 2012)• Ryk Hall, Treasurer (Class of 2012)• Tony Mierzwicki, Secretary (Class of 2011)
About the Board
Committees• Executive Committee, Aline O’Brien, Chair• Board Development committee, Aline O’Brien, Chair• Finance committee, Ryk Hall, Chair• Fundraising Committee, Kirk Thomas, Chair• Accreditation Committee, Michael McDermott, Chair• Strategic Planning Committee, William Blumberg, Chair• By-Laws Committee, Gretchen Faulk, Chair
About the Board
Board Composition and Recruitment• 15 board members• Meet monthly, with occasional exceptions• Three-year terms• Two consecutive term maximum service• Board Development Committee leads
recruitment and nominating process
About the Board
Reading List• Bylaws• Board policies• Board biographies• Prior year’s annual audit• Budget• Annual report• Strategic plan• Case statement
About the Board
Board Calendar• Board meetings / dates• Fund-raising events / dates• Chief executive performance
evaluation / date• Annual retreat / date• Annual audit / date
Section 4
Board Roles andResponsibilities
Board Roles and Responsibilities
Organizational Governance
l Authority
l Accountability
Board Roles and Responsibilities
Key Roles of the Board• Set Organizational Direction• Provide Oversight• Ensure Necessary Resources
Board Roles and ResponsibilitiesSet Organizational Direction
Responsibilities:– Participate in regular strategic planning
(every three years)» Determine organization’s mission» Set the vision for the future» Establish organizational values» Set major goals and develop strategies» Approve operational or annual plans
Board Roles and Responsibilities
Ensure Necessary ResourcesResponsibilities:
• Hire capable executive leadership• Ensure adequate financial resources• Promote positive public image• Ensure the presence of a capable and responsible
board
Board Roles and ResponsibilitiesProvide Oversight
Responsibilities:• Oversee financial management• Minimize exposure to risk• Measure progress on strategic plan• Monitor and evaluate programs and services• Provide legal and moral oversight• Evaluate the chief executive (annually)• Evaluate itself (every two to three years)
Board Roles and Responsibilities
Individual Board Member Responsibilities– Act in Accordance
With Legal Standards
Duty of Loyaltyl Show undivided allegiance
to organization’s welfare
Duty of Carel Stay informed and ask questions
Duty of Obediencel Stay faithful to the organization’s mission
Board Roles and Responsibilities
Individual Board Member Responsibilities
l Serve as ambassadors to the community
l Volunteer services to the organization outside of their board work
l Work on committees and task forces
l Participate in the governance of the organization
Board Roles and Responsibilities
Individual Board Member Responsibilities– Participate in Fund-Raising Activities
l Make a personal financial contribution
l Provide names of potential donors
l Visit funders
l Write thank-you notes
l Attend fund-raising events
l Act as a resource to director of development and chief executive