Mission: For over a decade, Mosaic: Interfaith Youth Action has brought young people from diverse religious communities together across differences to contribute to the common good. We use an interfaith lens as both a call to action and basis for our mission:
To bridge society’s divides, creating more just, peaceful, and equitable communities through interfaith connection and action.
Purpose: Members of Mosaic: Interfaith Youth Action’s Board of Directors (“the Board”) partner with the Executive Director to lead in all legal, strategic and fiscally responsible ways and means. Directors assist with the general promotion of Mosaic so as to support the organization’s mission, needs and strategic plan.
Primary responsibilities:
- Help communicate and promote Mosaic’s mission, vision, core values, strategic goals and programs to youth, parents, and community organizations in the greater Boston area.
- Stay informed of current programming and, when appropriate, attend and experience organization activities.
- Be alert to community concerns that can be addressed by Mosaic’s Executive Director and/or Board
- Support and collaborate with the Executive Director. Collaborate to shape strategy and annual goals for the organization.
- Serve on at least one standing Board committee.
- Board members may be asked to serve on ad-hoc committees, as necessary.
- Ensure the financial sustainability of the organization; become familiar with Mosaic’s finances, budget, and fundraising needs.100% of Board members are expected to personally support Mosaic at a minimum contribution of $1,500 and assist with fundraising to achieve our annual revenue projections.
- Guard against conflict of interest, whether personal or business-related.
- For parents and relations of participants, separate the interests of Mosaic from the interests of a particular child or constituency.
- Complete the annual Board of Director self-evaluation and Executive Director evaluation within the timeframe determined by the Governance committee.
During Board Meetings:
- Attend, be prepared, and participate fully in all Board of Director meetings.
- State ideas and positions in a respectful tone and manner.
- Use Robert’s Rules of Order to make motions and vote on particular issues and plans of action.
- Keep all Board deliberations and decisions confidential; accept and support Board decisions.
- Parent Directors preface comments based on their perspectives as a parent with, “I am wearing my parent hat…”
Length of term: A Director will be elected for a three-year term. No Director will be elected for more than three (3) consecutive terms unless, at the discretion of the Board of Directors , an exception is granted. Terms commence on the first day of the calendar year, January 1. A Director’s failure to attend three (3) consecutive Board meetings without notice will be deemed a resignation effective on the date of the third missed meeting.
Meetings and time commitment: The Board of Directors meets at least six times during the calendar year. Meetings occur virtually with one in-person retreat each calendar year. Regular meetings typically last 2 hours. Additional time spent includes participation in committee meetings.
