LIA Seeking Associate President

The Lordship Improvement Association, Inc. (LIA), seeks self-nominations for the Board position

of Associate President.

The LIA is a non-profit, volunteer organization operated by a 6-member volunteer Board of

Governors. Since 1924, the LIA’s mission has been to enhance and preserve the distinctive

character and natural beauty of the Lordship waterfront community. The LIA serves as Trustee of

The Bluffs, an approximately 9-acre coastal Land Trust, comprised of a lawn slope, dunes, and

Russian Beach. As Trustees and Stewards of The Bluffs, the Board holds a fiduciary responsibility

to seek to preserve and protect this area for current and future residents of Lordship.

Associate President

Purpose:

The Associate President of the Corporation shall:

 in the absence of the President, perform the duties of the President, and when so acting

shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President;

 be responsible for advancing the organizations mission, strategic priorities, and

operational goals;

 develop and maintain relationships with donors, community partners, professional

organizations, and government agencies;

 assist with fundraising and grant opportunities;

 monitor program performance and organizational outcomes;

 ensure programs and activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, organizational

policies, and Board directives;

 perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to the Associate President

by the President or by the Board of Governors;

 and, be the Chair of the Nominating and Recognition Committee.

Minimum qualifications for an LIA Board member

1. Be a current member of the LIA;

2. Live in Lordship;

3. Be available to attend monthly evening Board meetings;

4. Be willing to serve on committees and attend committee meetings;

5. Be prepared for Board or committee meetings by reviewing agendas and meeting

minutes, and completing any agreed-upon activities on a timely basis;

6. Stay informed of Board and committee matters and actively participate in discussions and

decisions;

7. Be involved in various LIA events when available;

8. Become familiar with LIA Bylaws, land trust standards and 501c3 non-profit regulations;

9. Be collaborative, a team player able to work well in a group;

10. Be proficient in Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Any of the following additional qualifications would be a bonus:

A. Experience on a non-profit board and familiarity with 501c3 non-profit regulations;

B. Knowledge of environmental-related issues with a focus on preservation;

C. Fundraising and/or grant writing experience;

D. Leadership and verbal communication skills;

E. Written communication skills (newsletters, reports, studies, etc.);

F. Strategic planning experience;

G. Community coalition building.

Lordship residents interested in serving as Associate President are requested to provide a note

of intent to serve on the Board of Governors and relevant qualifications to hold the position to

LordshipIA@gmail.com.