POTLATCH FUND
INSPIRING THE NATIVE TRADITION OF GIVING

BOARD MEMBER COMMITMENT AGREEMENT

Our mission is to expand philanthropy within Tribal Nations and Native Communities in the Northwest by inspiring and building upon the Native tradition of giving.

As a member of the Board of Directors, I agree to abide by the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and policies and procedures of Potlatch Fund; I will avoid any conflict of interest or appearance of conflict: participate in short and long range planning activities; ensure effective fiscal controls and accountability; approve the Potlatch Fund annual budget and help ensure that the Potlatch Fund meet all legal and corporate requirements. I agree that, if at any time, I am unable to fulfill the commitments of a member of the Board of Directors of Potlatch Fund, I will give appropriate notice of resignation, in writing, to the President of the Board of Directors.

Attend Board Meetings

I will faithfully attend, except under extraordinary circumstances, all meetings of the Board of Directors.
[check to confirm attendance]
	January  20xx - Phone & Webinar Meeting [4:00 to 6:30pm Pacific Time]	
	April  20xx – Phone & Webinar Meeting [4:00 to 6:30pm Pacific Time]	
	August 20xx – Phone & Webinar Meeting [4:00 to 6:30pm Pacific Time]	
	November 20xx – Phone & Webinar Meeting [4:00 to 6:30pm Pacific Time]	

Participate in Committee Work

I will serve on at least one Committee and/ or Sub-Committee and faithfully attend meetings. [check all that apply]
	Finance Committee	
	Gala Committee	
	Overarching Grant Committee	
	Governance Committee	
	Sub-Committee: Healthy Pathways for Native Youth Grant Review Committee	
	Sub-Committee: Community Building Grant Review Committee	
	Sub-Committee: Native Student Success Grant Review Committee	
	Sub-Committee: Language Preservation Grant Review Committee	
	Sub-Committee: Native Arts Grant Review Committee	

Make a Financial Commitment

I will make an annual contribution that is meaningful to me. [check all that apply]
Financial	$	
In-kind	$	
Notes:	

Participate in Potlatch Fund Events

I will promote and participate in Potlatch Fund events and activities. [check to confirm attendance]
	Name of Event	Location	Date	# of guests	
	Point-of-Entry Donors Events	TBD	TBD		
	Funders Briefing	TBD	TBD		
	Fundraising Gala	TBD	November 20xx		
	Volunteer Appreciation Event	TBD	TBD		

I will assist in the following way: [check all that apply]
	Annually cultivate relationships with #	donors and prospects	
	Assist with outreach to Tribes, foundations, corporations for potential donations	
	Assist with outreach to potential sponsors for Annual Gala	
	Assist with outreach to potential sponsors for 2 additional events.	
	Other:	
Notes	

Public Relations

I will act in a positive and professional manner within all arenas (community, public meetings and events, etc,) as a representative and advocate of Potlatch Fund. I will promote Potlatch Fund and its programs and activities on an ongoing basis.

Policy Development

I will exercise my best judgment in making all policy decisions and without bias or conflict of interest.

Confidentiality

I will respect the confidentiality of information obtained related to community members, Potlatch Fund staff, fellow member of Potlatch Fund Board of Directors, donors, committee members, volunteers or any other significant person involved with the organization. I will faithfully follow all the policies and procedures regarding confidentiality.

Printed Name

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