Board of Directors
About Board of Directors
United Way of Morris County receives oversight and direction from two important bodies: the Board of Directors and the Advisory Council. By having two groups with distinctly different but critical roles, we are able to engage strong community leaders in the work of governance, strategy, and advocacy. These two groups also provide the opportunity to be more inclusive of diversity and differing perspectives within the organization.
The all-volunteer Board of Directors governs United Way of Morris County, determining policy and overseeing every aspect of the organization. Board members are responsible for ensuring that the organization and its member agencies operate in the interest of Morris County and adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards.
While serving on the Board of Directors, members perform a variety of functions for United Way of Morris County, including:
- Helping the organization foster good relations and create new relationships with key community partners and public officials.
- Ensuring legal and ethical integrity, maintain accountability
- Approving and support United Way's positions on key health and human service issues in our community
- Ensuring alignment of appropriate goals and financial means needed to achieve the organization's mission
- Approving, monitoring, and strengthening the organization's programs and services for optimal results
- Enhancing the organization's public standing by serving as knowledgeable ambassadors and advocates of United Way
- Participating in committee activities and actively promote our initiatives
- Actively supporting campaign and fundraising efforts by establishing links to potential donors and networking into companies
- Assisting in recruiting new board members to include those with expertise and good standing in the community, ensuring appropriate diversity
- Selecting (and dismissing) the chief executive and assess performance annually
