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

• Fulfilling the vision, mission and purposes of the PFLAG National and the local Chapter
• Selecting and evaluating the performance of the president
• Strategic and organizational planning
• Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
• Fundraising and resource development
• Approving and monitoring PFLAG Fort Collins’s programs and services
• Enhancing PFLAG’s public image
• Assessing its own performance as the governing body of PFLAG Fort Collins

EXPECTATIONS OF INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS:  Each individual board member is expected to:

• Know the organization’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 the financial resources and partnerships necessary for PFLAG Fort Collins to advance its mission
• Leverage connections, networks and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve PFLAG Fort Collins’ mission
• Help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence public policy
• Prepare for, attend and conscientiously participate in board meetings
• Participate fully in one or more committees
• Follow the organization’s bylaws, policies and board resolutions