SMCIL seeks Volunteer Leaders to join our Board of Directors
SMCIL, a 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to ensuring we have knowledgeable and involved Board Members to guarantee maximum impact. Our Board of Directors consists of leaders from our community who are dedicated to the organization’s mission. Board membership is a wonderful opportunity to serve the community and make a difference in the lives of hundreds of people living in Southern Maryland. We welcome individuals who are seeking opportunities to be active ambassadors for SMCIL and will be fully engaged in creating financial and organizational stability as well as community visibility. Board members are expected to attend bi-monthly meetings held in the evening and participate in one Committee depending on their interest and expertise. Individuals with disabilities or family members of an individual with a disability are highly encouraged to apply.
SMCIL welcomes your interest and participation! If you are interested, please email our Executive Director, Lidiya Belyovska at lbelyovska@smcil.org.
SMCIL BOARD COMMITTEES
Executive Committee: The Executive Committee is comprised of the President, the Vice President, the Secretary, and the Treasurer. When the Board of Directors is not in session, the Executive Committee shall possess and exercise all powers of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation that lawfully may be exercised by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is responsible for recommending and overseeing procedures for the evaluation of the job performance and salary of the Executive Director and, as necessary, for succession planning.
Finance Committee: The Finance Committee is responsible for oversight of the financial operations of the Corporation. Committee members review, discuss and recommend changes to the proposed annual Corporation budget; review and discuss the financial statements in an advisory capacity; participate in the Corporation’s audit, if required; recommend and review financial policy and procedures; periodically, review and discuss the quality, quantity, substance and dissemination of financial information provided to the Board of Directors; monitor the investment of the Corporation; and develop, with the assistance of the Executive Director, an annual fundraising development plan for the Corporation, subject to approval by the Board.
Board Development Committee: The Board Development Committee is responsible for oversight of the Board of Directors’ governance activities and Board development. The committee acts as a nominating committee; recommends to the Board candidates for open director and officer positions, and director vacancies; leads the orientation for new members of the Board, ongoing Board development and leadership development, and regular review of the Corporation’s By-Laws; monitors compliance by the Board of Directors with applicable law and best practices for nonprofit Corporation and Board member participation and compliance by Directors with the Corporation’s conflict of interest policy; and facilitates ongoing Board self-assessments.
Fundraising Committee: The Fundraising Committee is responsible for reviewing, organizing, and promoting all fund-raising activities, developing and maintaining media contact lists, developing strategies to encourage new or increased contributions, helping to recruit sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events, and cooperating with other Board committees, as appropriate.