Summary of Duties: Advisory Board Vice Chair

(Back to Hope Foundation)

The Advisory Board Vice Chair serves as a strategic partner to the Advisory Board Chair and Executive Director, providing leadership, operational support, and governance oversight to help advance the organization’s mission. This role functions as the board’s “second-in-command,” ensuring continuity, stability, and effective collaboration across all areas of the nonprofit’s work.

Leadership & Support

• Acting Chair Responsibilities: Serves as the primary backup for the Advisory Board Chair, stepping into their role when the Chair is absent, unavailable, or delegating key responsibilities.

• Board Operations: Works closely with the Chair to ensure meetings are well-organized, productive, and aligned with organizational priorities.

• Executive Collaboration: Partners with the Executive Director to support high-level decision-making, strategic planning, and organizational performance.

Strategic & Operational Oversight

• Departmental Support: Provides insight, accountability, or leadership over priority areas such as fundraising, programs, community outreach, finance, or marketing.

• Strategy Execution: Helps translate the board’s strategic goals into clear initiatives, actions, and outcomes—ensuring plans move from concept to implementation.

• Program Monitoring: Reviews and supports program development, delivery, and evaluation to ensure mission effectiveness and measurable community impact.

Governance & Committee Leadership

• Executive Committee Membership: Often serves as a member of the Executive Committee, collaborating with the Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and other board officers to provide organizational oversight.

• Special Projects & Committees: Leads ad hoc committees or task forces, and undertakes special assignments that require focused leadership or problem-solving.

Financial & Fund Development Responsibilities

• Financial Insight: Offers input on budgeting, financial strategy, sustainability planning, and organizational fiscal health—sometimes supporting or partnering with the Treasurer or finance committee.

• Fundraising Leadership: Plays an active role in fundraising campaigns, development strategies, grant opportunities, and donor stewardship. Helps cultivate relationships with current and prospective supporters.

External Relations & Community Engagement

• Stakeholder Partnerships: Builds and strengthens relationships with donors, partners, community leaders, volunteers, and key stakeholders.

• Organizational Representation: Represents the nonprofit at events, community functions, or meetings when needed—serving as an ambassador for the mission.

• Communications Support: Helps amplify organizational visibility by supporting outreach campaigns, public messaging, and advocacy initiatives.

Overall Purpose

The Advisory Board Vice Chair helps ensure the nonprofit operates with integrity, clarity, and strategic intention. They provide leadership that strengthens board effectiveness, supports staff, expands community relationships, and contributes directly to the organization’s long-term success.