Board Member Job Description

Position

Director, PROVENIQ Foundation Board of Directors

Term

Three-year term, renewable for up to three consecutive terms (nine years maximum).

Time Commitment

Approximately 8—12 hours per month, including Board meetings, committee meetings, preparation, and event/fundraising participation.

Core Responsibilities

• Attend all regular Board meetings (every other month) and relevant committee meetings.
• Review meeting materials in advance and come prepared to participate.
• Serve actively on at least one standing committee.
• Exercise fiduciary duties of care, loyalty, and obedience.
• Support the organization’s fundraising through personal giving, door-opening, or active stewardship.
• Maintain confidentiality of all nonpublic information.
• Disclose conflicts of interest and complete annual disclosure forms.
• Complete onboarding and sign the Director Acknowledgment.
• Support the CEO in executing board-approved strategy without micromanaging operations.
• Represent the organization positively in the community.
• Participate in the annual Board self-assessment.
• Comply with all governance policies including the Board Constitution, Conflict of Interest Policy, Confidentiality Policy, and ADA Policy.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission of animal welfare and PROVENIQ Foundation.
• Willingness to serve without compensation.
• Relevant expertise in one or more of the Board’s competency areas (governance, finance, legal, technology, animal welfare, philanthropy, community leadership).
• Ability to work collegially and respect the founder-led governance model.
• No disqualifying conflicts of interest.

What the Corporation Provides

• D&O liability insurance coverage.
• Reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred in performing Board duties.
• Thorough onboarding and governance orientation.
• Meaningful opportunity to shape the future of animal welfare infrastructure.

Summary