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Board Member Mission, Role and Expectations

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Mission

Since founded in 1997, Pet OverPopulation Prevention (POPP) has become recognized as a
progressive non-profit that combats pet homelessness and overpopulation by educating the
public on the importance of spaying and neutering pets, providing financial assistance to public
and other rescue organizations, and providing various methods of caring for and finding homes
for feral, abandoned, and homeless pets.

Role

A primary responsibility of the board of directors is to participate in the development of policy
and major decision-making at board meetings, which are held monthly. Another key
responsibly is to be active on an ongoing basis in a committee of the board and to assist with
fundraising. This year, nominees will be asked to identify a committee where they would like to
make a commitment before they are voted on the Board. A list of committees and descriptions
are also included in this mailing.

Expectations

Each individual board member is expected to:

  • Become familiar with Pet OverPopulation Prevention’s mission, policies, programs, and needs
  • Faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements
  • Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in
  • identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for Pet OverPopulation Prevention to advance its mission
  • Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve Pet OverPopulation Prevention’s mission
  • Help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence public policy
  • Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in monthly board meetings
  • Participate fully in one or more committees and fundraising efforts
  • Make POPP your personal philanthropy
  • Follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions
  • Sign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings
  • Maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of Pet OverPopulation Prevention

Committees

Executive Committee:

  • President: Sherry Kowalski
  • Vice-President: Rik Mikals
  • Treasurer: Teresa Isaacson
  • Secretary: Amanda LaRiviere

Spay and Neuter Committee:

  • Community Outreach

Volunteer Committee:

  • Volunteer Cultivation and Retention

Fundraising Committee:

  • Events
  • Grants
  • Marketing
  • Donor Cultivation and Retention

Operations Committee:

  • Clinic/Building
  • Clinic Business Plan

If you wish to be considered as a candidate for the Board of directors, please send a
letter/email to president@popptricities.org indicating your areas of interest and how you
would contribute to POPP’s mission. After an initial review, you will be asked to attend a short
orientation meeting to review the board responsibilities and to learn more about POPP.

POPP TriCities · 1506 Rd 40 · Pasco, WA 99301
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