St. Charles City-County Library Foundation

Board of Director Duties

Adopted: November 15, 2007

The St. Charles City-County Library Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation, organized under the laws of the State of Missouri, exclusively for literary and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, and particularly to solicit, receive, hold, and administer gifts, and to do such other lawful acts and undertake such other enterprises for literary and educational purposes for the support and benefit of the St. Charles City-County Library District (SCCCLD) or closely allied causes.

The Board of Directors is legally and morally responsible for all fiduciary obligations of the St. Charles City-County Library Foundation (Foundation).  The Board has the authorization to appoint a SCCCLD staff liaison to assist with necessary Foundation business. 

·        Ensures that legal requirements for conducting business are met

·        Adopts, amends, and operates within the bylaws of the Foundation

·        Formulates policies to fulfill the mission of the Foundation

·        Approves and monitors finances of the Foundation to the benefit of the SCCCLD, or for closely allied causes

·        Ensures availability of sufficient funds to meet Foundation objectives

·        Authorizes and approves annual budget and audit for the Foundation

·        Manages and maintains Foundation properties or investments

·        Disburses or donate amounts, as determined by the Foundation board

·        Identifies and nurtures individual donors for the benefit of the Foundation

·        Identifies and nurtures business contributors for the benefit of the Foundation

·        Publicly supports and participates in Foundation fund raising events

·        May conduct capital campaigns designed to raise funds for the capital projects of the SCCCLD

·        Understands and communicates the mission and purpose of the Foundation to the community

·        Serves as an advocate to enhance the image of the Foundation in the community

·        Demonstrated interest in goals of the Foundation

·        Available to serve a three-year term

·        Available to attend Foundation board meetings – Typically held the 3^rd Thurs of every other month at 3:30 p.m.

·        Willingness to make a commitment to the Foundation in time and personal resources

·        Participate on board committees

·        Willingness to represent the Foundation in the community

Specific experience and/or knowledge in at least one of the following areas:  finance, fundraising, legal, public relations, management/administration, non-profit organizations, or libraries is helpful.