Board engagement and governance emerged as a top priority as part of our most recent strategic planning process. Accent Pontiac’s bylaws call for up to 21 members. Our Board currently has several vacancies and we are looking to fill Board officer roles.

Service on Accent Pontiac’s Board of Directors is without compensation, except for reimbursement for administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs in relation to Board Members’ duties.

• A commitment to and understanding of Accent Pontiac students, families, and the Pontiac community.  

• A commitment to championing policies and practices of cultural equity that empower a just, inclusive, equitable nation.

• Integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of Accent Pontiac students and families. 

• Diplomatic skills, including a gift for cultivating relationships and building consensus among diverse individuals. 

• Lived experience in the Pontiac community or professional experience in business, law, music, education, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector.

Responsibilities for Board members include:

• Dedication to the mission of Accent Pontiac.

• Attendance at and participation in Board and Committee meetings.

• Participation on at least one Standing Committee and a willingness to chair said Committee. 

• Participation in Board retreats. 

• Participation in at least one fundraising event. 

• Advising the Executive Director on the development and implementation of Accent Pontiac’s Strategic Plan.

• Reviewing outcomes and metrics to evaluate Accent Pontiac’s impact.

• Approving Accent Pontiac’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions.

• Understanding and successfully meeting all legal and fiduciary responsibilities. 

• Contribution to an annual performance evaluation of the Executive Director.  

• Identifying and recruiting other Board members. 

• Representing Accent Pontiac to stakeholders.

• Ensuring Accent Pontiac’s commitment to a diverse Board and staff that reflects the communities Accent Pontiac serves.

Board members will consider Accent Pontiac a philanthropic priority. Board members will make introductions and create new relationships on behalf of Accent Pontiac for funding, expansion, and achieving the organization's Strategic Goals. All Board members make an annual contribution that is commensurate with their capacity so that Accent Pontiac can credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals.

Accent Pontiac Board Members have the potential of serving two consecutive 3-year terms. After serving a second 3-year term, a period of one year must elapse before serving again.

• Board members volunteer about 8-10 hours of their time to the Board each month, or about 120 hours annually.

• Board meetings occur quarterly and last approximately 2 – 2.5 hours.

• Each Board member is assigned to a committee. Committees typically meet monthly for 1 hour.

• Board members spend approximately 2-3 hours per month reviewing materials, preparing for meetings, and completing tasks as assigned by the committee.

• One full-day retreat per year.

• Additional time may be required to address emergent issues, work on taskforces, support Accent Pontiac events, or other matters.