Fix Democracy First Education Fund Board Member Application
Please complete this application to be considered to join the Fix Democracy First Education Fund Board.

Fix Democracy First Education Fund (FDFEF) is organized exclusively for non-profit educational purposes, specifically to increase public understanding of the problems confronting democracy in the United States and to promote awareness of solutions in the State of Washington. FDFEF focuses on voter engagement and increasing civic participation to help achieve fair elections and government policies that reflect the will of the people and not the power of money.

Goals for Fix Democracy First Education Fund (FDFEF) board and committee structure/operations:

1. To ensure the FDFEF board of directors encompasses diversity in regards to age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, as well as geographic diversity, experience and representation;
2. To strengthen the board’s statewide presence so as to identify and coordinate voter engagement and organizing strategies and to build a sustainable organization; and
3. To clarify FDFEF’s committees and define roles, responsibility, leadership and committee operation.

Outline of Board Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Legal/Fiduciary Role
     a. Statutory
     b. General Responsibilities:
          i. Governance:
          ii. Oversee/Evaluate Employees
          iii. Review/Monitor Programs
       c. Leadership
           i. In partnership with our 501(c)(4), guide the mission and direction
           ii. Stewardship: Ensure dedication to, and use of assets for, the benefit of the public
               good.
        d. Specific Responsibilities:
            i. Hire/support/evaluate/discharge staff
            ii. Review and approve annual budget
            iii. Review and approve major organizational decisions, commitments, and plans
                 including expenditures,
                 loans, and leases
            iv. Evaluate progress toward program and financial goals
            v. Ensure the continuity of the organization through development of resources
            vi. In conjunction with 501(c)(4), provide leadership on organizational transition, 
                 structure and planning
            vii. Conduct affairs of the board including board development, transition, and 
                  effectiveness
         e. Meeting Specific Responsibilities Through:
             i. Recruitment and Orientation of board members
             ii. Information Flow: Financial statements, reporting re: programs, operations and
                 planning
             iii. Each Director's Exercise of Informed, Independent Judgement
             iv. Appropriate Board Organization and Continuity
             v. Board Meetings, Agendas, Minutes, Documentation
             vi. Appropriate Committee Structure
             vii. Protecting Assets of Organization

 2. Necessary Supporting Functions
      a. Fundraising
      b. Planning & Organizing
      c. Public and Community Relations
      d. Accounting & Finance
      e. Others as Needed
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