National Board Member Orientation

2013 National Board Retreat

Table of Contents
Vision and Mission II. Timeline III. Strategic Partnerships IV. The Last 1000 Days V. National Office VI. AVANCE Site Location VII. Structure VIII. AVANCE: Parent-Child Education Program IX. National Board of Directors X. Board Development XI. Responsibilities XII. Expectations XIII. Forms I.

Our Mission
Unlocking Americas potential by strengthening families in at-risk communities through effective parent education and support programs.

Our Vision
We envision a future where we live in a world in which children and parents advance to their fullest potential, transforming the communities in which they live.

Strategic Partnerships

Social Impact Exchange

Ready Nation

Zero to Three

America Forward

Bezoss Family Foundation

National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA)

NBCs Education Nation

The Last 1000 Days

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

AVANCE, Inc. 2013 National Office Organizational Chart

National Board of Directors

President/CEO
Compliance Director Board Liaison Policy Analyst

Advisory & Chapter Boards

Chapters

Chief Operating Officer

Licensees

Chief Program Officer

New Mexico Regional Director

Director of External Relations

VP of Finance

Kellogg Project Director

Business Development

Training Coordinator

Licensees
Grant Manager Communications Coordinator Research Specialist Vac. Grant Writer Trainer Trainer

Data/Eval Tech RGV Executive Director Data Asst.

Finance
Prospect Research Assistant

Accountant VAC.
Staff Accountant

HR Director

IT Manager

7/25/2013

Payroll/Benefits Administrator

IT Support Specialist

Nationally Recognized Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP)

2 Generation Model

Outcome based

9 month curriculum

Adult literacy classes

General Educational Development (GED) Diploma, college and workforce ready

National Board of Directors

AVANCEs Board Development

National Representation across Industry Sectors
Geographic Diversity Areas of Expertise

Ethnic Diversity

Texas, California, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Indiana and the District of Columbia

Gender Diversity 8 males 5 females

Government Relations Consultant Services Law/Legal Services Education Energy Foundation Real Estate Transportation

10 Hispanic 2 White 1 Asian

Representation

13 At-Large and 1 Chapter Rep (Rotating Seat)

Responsibilities
Committed to the mission of AVANCE
The board creates and review a statement of mission and purpose that articulates the organization's goals, means, and primary constituents served.

Support and evaluate the CEO

The board ensures that the chief executive has the moral and professional support he or she needs to further the goals of the organization.

Ensure effective planning

Our boards must actively participate s in an overall planning process and assists in implementing and monitoring the plan's goals.

Ensure adequate financial resources

One of the board's foremost responsibilities is to assist in securing the adequate resources for the organization to fulfill its mission.

Protect assets and provide proper financial oversight

Our board assists in developing the annual budget and ensuring that proper financial controls are in place.

Build a competent board

All boards have a responsibility to articulate prerequisites for candidates, orient new members, and periodically and comprehensively evaluate their own performance.

Enhance AVANCEs public standing

The board should clearly articulate the organization's mission, accomplishments, and goals to the public and garner support from the community.

Expectations

Serve on a board committee

Attend and participate in quarterly meetings

Visit an AVANCE Site

Participate in the annual strategic planning AVANCE retreat

Conflict of Interest Policy

AVANCE Inc. receives donations and grants from a variety of sources. Our organizations ethics standard is to conduct itself beyond reproach. As such we ask our Board Members to sign a Conflict of Interest form which is required by some of our donors.

Confidentiality Agreement
Many issues that come before our board deal with personnel issues, finances and other items which should be treated with extreme confidence. We ask that each of our Board members sign our Confidentiality Agreement.

Board members are expected to be zealous advocates on behalf of AVANCE Inc., enthusiastic communicators of our mission and vision, and to play an integral role in leadership and outreach activities. - Dean Aguillen, Chairman of the Board

Congratulations! *You just completed your new board member orientation*

Please print out your certificate of completion, sign and scan or mail to Lucy along with your Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Agreement forms