National Board Member Orientation
2013 National Board Retreat
Table of Contents
Vision and Mission II. Timeline III. Strategic Partnerships IV. The Last 1000 Days V. National Office VI. AVANCE Site Location VII. Structure VIII. AVANCE: Parent-Child Education Program IX. National Board of Directors X. Board Development XI. Responsibilities XII. Expectations XIII. Forms I.
Our Mission
Unlocking Americas potential by strengthening families in at-risk communities through effective parent education and support programs.
Our Vision
We envision a future where we live in a world in which children and parents advance to their fullest potential, transforming the communities in which they live.
Strategic Partnerships
Social Impact Exchange
Ready Nation
Zero to Three
America Forward
Bezoss Family Foundation
National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA)
NBCs Education Nation
The Last 1000 Days
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
AVANCE, Inc. 2013 National Office Organizational Chart
National Board of Directors
President/CEO
Compliance Director Board Liaison Policy Analyst
Advisory & Chapter Boards
Chapters
Chief Operating Officer
Licensees
Chief Program Officer
New Mexico Regional Director
Director of External Relations
VP of Finance
Kellogg Project Director
Business Development
Training Coordinator
Licensees
Grant Manager Communications Coordinator Research Specialist Vac. Grant Writer Trainer Trainer
Data/Eval Tech RGV Executive Director Data Asst.
Finance
Prospect Research Assistant
Accountant VAC.
Staff Accountant
HR Director
IT Manager
7/25/2013
Payroll/Benefits Administrator
IT Support Specialist
Nationally Recognized Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP)
2 Generation Model
Outcome based
9 month curriculum
Adult literacy classes
General Educational Development (GED) Diploma, college and workforce ready
National Board of Directors
AVANCEs Board Development
National Representation across Industry Sectors
Geographic Diversity Areas of Expertise
Ethnic Diversity
Texas, California, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Indiana and the District of Columbia
Gender Diversity 8 males 5 females
Government Relations Consultant Services Law/Legal Services Education Energy Foundation Real Estate Transportation
10 Hispanic 2 White 1 Asian
Representation
13 At-Large and 1 Chapter Rep (Rotating Seat)
Responsibilities
Committed to the mission of AVANCE
The board creates and review a statement of mission and purpose that articulates the organization's goals, means, and primary constituents served.
Support and evaluate the CEO
The board ensures that the chief executive has the moral and professional support he or she needs to further the goals of the organization.
Ensure effective planning
Our boards must actively participate s in an overall planning process and assists in implementing and monitoring the plan's goals.
Ensure adequate financial resources
One of the board's foremost responsibilities is to assist in securing the adequate resources for the organization to fulfill its mission.
Protect assets and provide proper financial oversight
Our board assists in developing the annual budget and ensuring that proper financial controls are in place.
Build a competent board
All boards have a responsibility to articulate prerequisites for candidates, orient new members, and periodically and comprehensively evaluate their own performance.
Enhance AVANCEs public standing
The board should clearly articulate the organization's mission, accomplishments, and goals to the public and garner support from the community.
Expectations
Serve on a board committee
Attend and participate in quarterly meetings
Visit an AVANCE Site
Participate in the annual strategic planning AVANCE retreat
Conflict of Interest Policy
AVANCE Inc. receives donations and grants from a variety of sources. Our organizations ethics standard is to conduct itself beyond reproach. As such we ask our Board Members to sign a Conflict of Interest form which is required by some of our donors.
Confidentiality Agreement
Many issues that come before our board deal with personnel issues, finances and other items which should be treated with extreme confidence. We ask that each of our Board members sign our Confidentiality Agreement.
Board members are expected to be zealous advocates on behalf of AVANCE Inc., enthusiastic communicators of our mission and vision, and to play an integral role in leadership and outreach activities. - Dean Aguillen, Chairman of the Board
Congratulations! *You just completed your new board member orientation*
Please print out your certificate of completion, sign and scan or mail to Lucy along with your Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Agreement forms
