OTB Board Member Expectations Sheet

 

Over the Bridge Future Fishers Foundation

Board Member Expectations

 

Purpose

 

The OTB Board of Directors helps protect, guide, and grow the mission of Over the Bridge Future Fishers Foundation. Board members are expected to lead with integrity, keep the mission centered, and support the long-term health of the organization.

 

Mission Focus

 

Board members must support OTB’s purpose of connecting youth to their community, the outdoors, stewardship, mentorship, and opportunity. Every decision should reflect and protect that mission.

 

What We Ask of Board Members

 

Board members are expected to:

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• Support and uphold OTB’s mission, values, and reputation

• Act in the best interest of OTB at all times

• Attend board meetings consistently and come prepared

• Participate in thoughtful discussion and decision-making

• Maintain confidentiality when sensitive matters arise

• Avoid conflicts of interest and disclose any that exist

• Serve as a positive representative of OTB in the community

• Offer their skills, experience, and relationships to help OTB grow responsibly

• Support fundraising, partnerships, sponsorship development, and community engagement as able

• Encourage strong governance, accountability, and transparency

• Respect the roles of founders, leadership, volunteers, families, and youth served

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Ideal Contributions

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We value board members who bring strengths in areas such as:

 

• Community connectionsYouth programming

• Events and outreach

• Sponsorships and fundraising

• Marketing and communications

• Finance, legal, or nonprofit governance

• Education, conservation, outdoor recreation, or hospitality

• Parent and family perspective

 

Board Culture

 

OTB is building a board that is:

• Mission-centered

• Community-rooted

• Thoughtful and collaborative

• Protective of the organization’s purpose and integrity

• Willing to work, not just hold a title

 

Term and Commitment

 

Board members should understand that this is an active leadership role, not an honorary title. Service includes regular engagement, sound judgment, and a genuine commitment to helping OTB grow the right way.

 

Final Note

 

Board service at OTB is about stewardship. We want leaders who care deeply about kids, community, and the long-term future of the organization — and who are willing to help protect that vision as OTB grows.