About Our Board of Directors &
Board Member Responsibilities

We are looking for dynamic, energetic, and skilled folks to join our Board of Directors to ensure the vision and mission of the Betty J. Borry Breast Cancer Retreats organization is evident through all that we do. If you are interested in serving as a board member or would like to join a committee, please contact us at director@bjbbreastcancerretreats.org for an application.

Board Functions

Betty J. Borry Breast Cancer Retreats’ Board of Directors is responsible for defining and upholding the organization’s mission, vision and values, providing overall leadership and strategic direction to the organization. In addition to setting policies and maintaining the nonprofit’s overall direction, the Board establishes priorities, crafts strategies, supports and oversees the Executive Director position, and ensures that plans and programs are implemented. Board members are also involved in our fundraising efforts, spreading the word about our good work, networking with potential donors, actively participating in fundraising campaigns, and personally donating time and resources to the organization.

Member Responsibilities

Organization and Operations:

  • Ensure that Betty J. Borry Breast Cancer Retreats is run in an ethical and legal manner, and implement good governance practices that establish accountability

  • Support, provide direction to, and work with the Executive Director to create a strategic direction for Betty J. Borry Breast Cancer Retreats and to set short and long term goals and implement policies

  • Approve appropriate compensation and benefits as well as employee policies and procedures

  • Annually evaluate the performance of the Executive Director

  • Annually review and evaluate the performance of the Board of Directors and take steps to improve its performance

Board Participation:

  • Attend at least 80% of board meetings and board activities

  • Actively participate on at least one committee

Community Outreach:

  • Network with appropriate audiences (e.g., potential donors, sponsors, partners, etc.) on behalf of the organization

  • Attend community events and positively represent Betty J. Borry Breast Cancer Retreats

Fund Development:

  • Make a personal financial contribution to the organization

  • Identify potential funding sources and serve as an ambassador in securing organizational funding

Financial Oversight:

  • Set and approve the annual budget

  • Review and understand financial statements as they are submitted to the Board

  • Stay familiar with the organization’s bylaws and operations procedures and suggest updates, as needed

  • Sign a Conflict of Interest form and disclose all potential conflicts in advance

  • Serve as a member of the Board in a manner that represents and promotes the best interests of the organization 

Time Commitment:

  • Each Director is asked to commit to one three-year term. Directors may serve up to two consecutive terms.

  • The full board meets approximately 12 times per calendar year. Meetings are held virtually once a month and generally on Monday nights from 5:30-7:30 PM. The Annual Board of Directors Meeting is an in-person meeting, scheduled at a central location.

  • Each Director is expected to serve on at least one committee, and committee members will work independently and meet separately from regularly scheduled board meetings.

  • On average, each Board Member spends 4-5 hours per month supporting Betty J. Borry Breast Cancer Retreats.

Selection Process:

  • Interested candidates should submit a completed Board of Directors Member Application and attach a resume.

  • Top candidates will be interviewed by the Executive Director and Board Development Committee members.

Nominations will be made to the Board of Directors at one of our upcoming meetings. Candidates will be notified of the result immediately following this process. Contact the Executive Director at director@bjbbreastcancerretreats.org for more information and to request an application.