Board of Directors Member; Unpaid

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We are looking for an experienced professional to join our Board of Directors. Joining Laguna Ocean Foundation’s Board presents an opportunity to channel your expertise towards a cause that we truly care about: ocean health.

Our Directors play a pivotal role in our organization, driving Fundraising, Programmatic, and Events efforts and ensuring good stewardship of the organization.

We are particularly looking for someone who is passionate about the work of Laguna Ocean Foundation, with a background in finance or legal and experience working at a senior level, whose confidence in reviewing and analyzing financial information will assist us to fulfill our commitment to the nonprofit sector good governance principles.

The Board of Directors is responsible for the effective governance of the organization and holds the Executive Director of Laguna Ocean Foundation, Inc to account for Laguna Ocean Foundation’s mission and vision.

As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for:

• Safeguarding the mission of the organization and understanding its collective purpose
• Selecting, supporting, and evaluating the performance of the Managing Director
• Strategic and organizational planning
• Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
• Fundraising and resource development
• Approving and monitoring the organization’s programs and services
• Enhancing the organization’s public image
• Assessing its own performance as the governing body of the organization
• Ensuring legal and ethical integrity

Each individual board member is expected to:

• Know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs as well as understand its collective purpose
• Faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements and board materials in advance of meetings
• Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization
• Fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission
• Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to achieve the organization’s mission
• Help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and influence public policy
• Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings
• Participate fully in one or more committees as required
• 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

We seek individuals who:

• Share our passion for achieving our goals and mission.
• Bring extensive, recent and relevant experience in finance, legal, fundraising, operations.
• Experience analyzing, distilling and communicating key financial information at a senior, strategic level.
• Knowledge of the risks organizations face and experience with their review, assessment and overall management.
• Knowledge and experience of good governance practices in keeping with Laguna Ocean Foundation’s status as a charity and company limited by guarantee.
• OR bring extensive conservation and science experience.

Directors need to be able to give enough time to advise in relation to their area of expertise and play a full role in wider discussions and decision‑making. The time commitment is approximately ten days a year and includes:

• Monthly Board meetings – usually two hours in duration
• Quarterly Committee meetings, held two to three weeks ahead of each Board meeting – usually 1.5 hours in duration
• Attendance at key Laguna Ocean Foundation events and meetings as required

Directors are appointed for an initial term of three years and can be re‑elected for a second term. After six years, Directors may be appointed for a third term upon unanimous approval by the full Board of Directors.

Laguna Ocean Foundation is committed to working inclusively. We aim to meet Board members’ access needs to enable them to engage fully. Meetings are virtual and/or in‑person.

The ideal candidate will be a US citizen and able to participate in meetings scheduled in PST.

In compliance with law this is an unpaid voluntary position. Reasonable expenses may be claimed including travel costs for attending Board, Committee and other meetings.

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