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Mission Statement

In general terms, a director shall serve as a member of the fiduciary body of the CDA Foundation, vested with the authority to conduct the business of the corporation within the policies established by the Board of Directors.  Directors are voting members of the board and shall be willing to raise funds and develop policies and procedures to ensure the effective operation of the CDA Foundation.  A director need not be a member of the California Dental Association nor a dentist.  Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

1. Be actively involved in the development of policies, programs, and funding priorities of the CDA Foundation
2. Publicly share and support the vision, mission and philosophy of the CDA Foundation
3. Actively solicit and secure financial support for the CDA Foundation’s priorities
4. Personally support the CDA Foundation financially minimally at the $1,000 level or higher.
5. Perform appropriate preparation, have an acceptable attendance record, and participate effectively in board and committee meetings
6. Carry out the board’s roles and responsibilities by providing direction and oversight as to the business affairs of the corporation and allowing staff to manage the day-to-day affairs of the corporation
7. Initiate and engage in forthright and candid discussion on board matters as well interact effectively with the board as a collective group
8. Support all decisions of the board, regardless of personal opinion, and represent this collective decision in public and stakeholder settings
9. Communicate with both the Chair of the Board and the Executive Director of the CDA Foundation
10. Ensure the CDA Foundation’s efforts have acceptable purpose, direction, and clearly support the mission and philosophy of the California Dental Association
11. Develop policies and procedures consistent with the corporation’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and applicable state and federal laws
12. Elect and remove all officers of the corporation
13. Prescribe such powers and duties for the Executive Committee and Committees of Directors that are consistent with the articles of incorporation, bylaws, and applicable state and federal laws
14. Evaluate whether the Executive Director is managing effectively in accordance with the stated purpose, policies, and legal and regulatory requirements
15. Ensure the work of the Foundation is not jeopardized by the risks to which its financial or human resources and public image are exposed
16. Borrowing money and incur indebtedness on behalf of the corporation
17. Review and participate in the short and long-term strategic planning process and approving the budget prepared by staff
18. Review organizational progress against the strategic plans of CDA

Time Requirements

Four quarterly meetings held on a weekday that lasts approximately six to seven hours at the CDA Foundation Headquarters.  Occasional conference calls required to conduct business in between board meetings may occur.

Composition

The board shall consist of designated directors appointed by the CDA Board of Trustees to include:  one who is currently serving as a member of the CDA Executive Committee; two who are currently serving as trustee members of the CDA Board of Trustees; one who is the person currently serving as the CDA executive director; and five to 11 at-large directors.

Terms of Office

The term of office for at-large directors shall be three years.  At-large directors may serve up to two consecutive terms.  The immediate past chair of the board shall serve a one year term as a non-voting ex officio director.  The remaining directors shall be designated or appointed annually and may serve unlimited consecutive terms.