The Governance/Nominating Committee on behalf of the Board supports the long-term effectiveness of the Board and Board operations by recommending best practices in governance to the Board to fulfill the Foundation’s mission and vision and the long-term viability of the Board.  The Committee also supports the long-term effectiveness of the Board by overseeing a process of nominating well-qualified candidates for Board and Committee memberships and Board officer positions.

The Finance/Investment Committee monitors on behalf of the Board and oversees, guides and supports the efforts of the President/CEO and staff in assuring that the Foundation is in good fiscal health.  The Committee works with staff to develop effective financial and investment policies consistent with the Foundation’s mission and vision.  The Foundation’s good fiscal health involves three distinct areas of responsibility:  finance and accounting, investments, and the annual independent audit.

The Gift Planning and Marketing Committee monitors on behalf of the Board and oversees, guides and supports the efforts of the President/CEO and staff in assuring that the Foundation has the financial resources to carry out its mission and vision.  Additionally, the Committee reviews and approves plans for effectively communicating the Foundation’s brand and message to the community.

The Grants Committee monitors on behalf of the Board and oversees, guides and supports the efforts of the President/CEO and staff in recommending to the Board grant awards that fulfill the Foundation’s mission and vision.  Grants are the end result of fundraising, investment of funds and community study.  Grants that positively impact the community are one of the true measures of a successful community foundation.