Join the Board of Directors

Expectations & Responsibilities:

• Act as an ambassador of the Michigan Lupus Foundation among professional and personal networks.

• Support the organization’s mission, goals, policies and services to improve the quality of life for those living with lupus through support, education and research with the goal of finding a cure.

• Commit to attend Michigan Lupus Foundation board meetings and meetings of other committees on which they serve. Board members must attend a minimum of 50% of all board and committee meetings annually.

• Be well prepared for all board and committee meetings by reviewing the agenda and any supporting materials provided to you prior to the meeting.

• Be respectful and open to the potentially conflicting opinions and points-of-view of your fellow directors.

• Make an annual donation to the organization of $500, which may be raised through fundraising.

• Fulfill your fiduciary responsibilities, including reading, understanding and monitoring the financial statements.

• Contribute to the organization’s fundraising efforts by providing and cultivating prospects.

• Support and attend Michigan Lupus Foundation programs, events and activities.

• Adhere to the organization’s conflict of interest policy and code of ethics.

Restrictions:

• All directors, officers, committee members and employees of the foundation shall scrupulously avoid conflicts of interest between their own personal or financial interest and those of the foundation.

• Refrain from acting independently of the board without prior express permission of the full board.

In return for your committed volunteer service, we ensure:

• You will receive your board packet prior to each regular meeting to allow time to review all materials.

• There will be an open door to the Executive Director and Board Chair.

• There will be clear communication about the needs and issues relevant to the Michigan Lupus Foundation.

• We will attempt to ensure you have the materials necessary to be an ambassador for the mission in the community.

The Michigan Lupus Foundation’s full by-laws can be found here.