Board of Directors

Roman Shield is governed by a Board of Directors composed of 5–15 members (targeting 9) who bring expertise in finance, law, healthcare, autism services, fundraising, marketing, and community engagement.

Board members serve 3-year terms with a maximum of two consecutive terms (6 years). This ensures fresh perspectives while maintaining institutional knowledge.

Officer Positions

  • Board Chair / President — Leads board meetings and strategic direction
  • Vice Chair — Supports the Chair and leads in their absence
  • Treasurer — Oversees financial reporting and audit
  • Secretary — Maintains records and governance documents

Fiduciary Duties

Every board member upholds three core fiduciary duties:

  • Duty of Care — Act with the care a reasonably prudent person would exercise
  • Duty of Loyalty — Put the organization’s interests ahead of personal interests
  • Duty of Obedience — Ensure the organization follows its mission and bylaws

Board Commitments

Meetings: Quarterly (2–3 hours each)
Committee service: At least 1 standing committee
Financial contribution: $500–$2,500 annually
Board giving: 100% participation expected
Time: 20–30 hours per year

Standing Committees

Committees provide focused oversight and drive organizational effectiveness.

Finance Committee

Monthly meetings. Oversees budgets, financial reporting, investment of trust assets, audit coordination, and fiscal responsibility. Chaired by the Treasurer.

Governance Committee

Quarterly meetings. Board recruitment, orientation, evaluation, bylaws review, conflict of interest policy, and organizational compliance.

Programs Committee

Quarterly meetings. Oversees the seven pillars of support, beneficiary outcomes, service quality, and program development and evaluation.

Development Committee

Monthly meetings. Fundraising strategy, donor relations, grant applications, corporate partnerships, and special events planning.

Transparency Commitments

Financial Transparency

  • Annual independent audit
  • Overhead ratio target: less than 15%
  • 6–12 months operating reserve by Year 3
  • Public financial reporting
  • IRS Form 990 available upon request

Organizational Integrity

  • Written conflict of interest policy
  • Annual disclosure by all board members
  • Whistleblower protection policy
  • Document retention policy
  • Regular governance self-assessment

Board Expertise Requirements

We seek board members who bring specific expertise aligned with our mission:

Finance

Trust administration, investment management, nonprofit accounting

Legal

Disability law, trust law, nonprofit compliance

Healthcare

Autism services, therapy, medical care coordination

Fundraising

Development strategy, donor relations, grant writing

Marketing

Brand, communications, community engagement

Community

Local connections, advocacy experience, family perspective

Interested in Board Service?

We’re building a board that reflects the expertise and compassion our mission demands. If you’re interested in serving, we’d like to hear from you.

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